Immigration Survey Winter 2023 Making sure the immigration system works for startups is a bread and butter issue for Coadec. There are a number of options for startups that are hiring - but we want to build a clearer picture of what is happening on the ground and find out what startups' actual experience is of the visa process.We're running this survey independently, and you will remain anonymous. Question Title * 1. How old is your organisation? Less than a year old 1-2 years old 2-3 years old 4-5 years old 5+ years old Question Title * 2. What stage is your company at? Pre-seed Seed / Angel Investment Series A Series B Series C+ Question Title * 3. To what extent do you agree with the statement: “If I couldn’t find the talent I needed in the UK, hiring from abroad would be a viable option for my business” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 4. In your perception, what are the barriers to hiring from abroad? Cost of the visa Cost of relocation support The time it takes to obtain a visa The complexity of the immigration system The uncertainty of the immigration system Immigration requirements such as minimum salary requirements or skill level requirements Lack of information Non-visa issues (e.g. cultural differences, English language) Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. To what extent would you agree with the statement: “If I had a non-UK national I wished to hire, I would know which paths are available” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 6. To what extent do you agree with the statement “I find the UK’s immigration system easy to understand and navigate” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 7. Do you have non-UK nationals on staff? Yes No Next