Scotland’s Migration Service: performance data
Quarterly performance data of Scotland's Migration Service.
Overview
Scotland’s Migration Service is an online information and advice resource for migrants, employers, and investors. The service contributes towards efforts to grow our economy, address demographic challenges, and fill skills gaps by attracting and retaining international talent.
Launched initially in March 2024 and then expanded in November 2024 the service offers free, practical support to help users navigate the UK immigration system and manage relocation or business needs.
We are now starting to publish service data on a quarterly basis following a period of data collection process refinement.
Scotland’s Migration Service provides support across three main levels:
Digital platforms
Online hubs offering:
- information for migrants
- information for employers and investors
Webinars
Live sessions and recordings for employers and investors.
One-to-one appointments
Personalised advice is available for:
Employers in Scotland
- assistance with attracting, hiring, and retaining international workers
Inward Investors
- support identifying immigration routes to start or grow a business in Scotland
Pre-move migrants
- individuals planning to move for work or to join family needing help with immigration aspects of the relocation journey
- international alumni (graduated within the past 5 years) seeking to return for work, study, or family reasons needing help with immigration aspects of the relocation journey
Post-move migrants
- recent arrivals (within the last 24 months) needing help settling into their communities and understanding their immigration options
- people who live in Scotland with limited leave to enter or remain in the UK needing immigration support to navigate a range of circumstances
- international students exploring post-study options to remain in Scotland
- graduates currently on a graduate visa transitioning into employment in Scotland