Global Talent & Immigration Policies – Will They Ever Align?
Developed countries around the world are experiencing demographic shifts leading to labor shortages that are expected to only get worse. In recent years, accessing global talent pipelines has become a priority for many companies. However, immigration policies don’t always support these goals. For example, recent announcements from Canada and the Netherlands to cap the number of international students, new UK immigration rules to restrict international students from bringing their families, and the recent introduction of legislation in Spain to require all students doing internships in the country to register and contribute to social security. On the other hand, countries like Singapore, Japan, Germany, and even the US are either introducing new policies or using existing policies to attract more foreign-born talent to fill critical skills gaps, particularly in STEM sectors, including promising permanent residency for highly skilled professionals.
In this session, we will explore this conundrum further by looking at how different countries are approaching this issue and how higher education institutions that are helping students transition into global careers are navigating these challenges and opportunities.
Speakers
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Dr. Jeet Joshee, Associate Vice President, Office of Int’l Education and Global Engagement, California State University, Long Beach (Moderator)
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Pina Mistry, Senior Manager, Fragomen
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Colin Blackburn, Director and Founder of The European Student Placement Agency
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Orlagh Mailey, Immigration Strategy Manager, Amazon