Market & Regulation
AI Fails to Automate UK Tech Immigration Compliance
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Why it matters
- →AI's inability to automate sponsor licence management poses a significant risk for UK tech companies reliant on international talent.
- →Non-compliance can lead to revoked licences, impacting both companies and skilled workers.
- →The issue highlights a gap in automation capabilities, even in a sector known for technological innovation.
AI is transforming HR compliance, automating tasks such as background checks and payroll monitoring. However, UK tech companies face a challenge with sponsor licence management for international hires, which remains manual. This creates a significant risk, as non-compliance can lead to revoked licences and visa issues for skilled workers. Despite their expertise in automation, tech companies struggle with this analogue process due to outdated systems. The irony is that the sector most capable of solving this problem is hindered by structural realities beyond its control.
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