The Department for Enterprise says almost half of business immigrants asking for its backing are turned down.
A Freedom of Information request to the department asked about those applying for visas to move here under rules for innovators and start-ups.
In its response the department said of 302 applications for endorsement under the scheme, 163 had been turned down.
And it added although 32 of those decisions had been challenged, none of the appeals had succeeded.
Are UK laws compromising Manx government cybersecurity?
Do UK laws threaten the Manx government's cybersecurity on apple devices?
Motorway delays may hit ferry passengers enroute to Heysham
Passengers on the early morning ferry from Heysham should leave themselves a little extra time to get to the port this month.
Advertising boards planned for major housing development
A developer's applied for planning permission for advertising boards as it hopes to start selling hundreds of new homes in Braddan.
Airport warns of flight disruption in morning's mist
The airport's warning of disruption because of weather this morning.
Help coming for school run parents, says minister
Relief is coming for motorists around a school in the south of the Island, according to Education Minister Daphne Caine.
Welcome Centre services to expand outside Douglas
New support hubs will open around the Island soon, offering face-to-face help as more government services move online.
Council says lights will be seasonal, not Xmas
Douglas Council says it wants to clarify lights in eight locations around the capital in January and February won't be Christmas illuminations.
Company plans to turn Snakepit into saunas and ice baths
A company's applied to turn a piece of disused land in the centre of Douglas into a wellness spa.
