Uk post study work visa latest news

Here are the latest updates on the UK post-study work visa:

New Post-Study Work Visa Route

In August 2021, the UK government announced a new post-study work visa route, which will allow international students to stay in the UK for up to 2 years after completing their studies to gain work experience.

Key Features of the New Visa Route

  1. Duration: The visa will be valid for up to 2 years, allowing students to gain work experience and build their careers in the UK.
  2. Eligibility: The visa will be open to international students who have completed a degree-level course (Bachelor's or Master's) at a UK university.
  3. Work restrictions: Students will be allowed to work for any employer, including startups and small businesses, and will not be restricted to a specific industry or sector.
  4. Salary requirements: There will be no minimum salary requirement for the visa, but students will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in the UK.
  5. Language requirements: Students will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency, which will be assessed through a language test such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Benefits of the New Visa Route

  1. Boost to the UK economy: The new visa route is expected to attract more international students to the UK, which will boost the economy and create new job opportunities.
  2. Career development: The visa will allow students to gain valuable work experience in the UK, which will help them develop their skills and build their careers.
  3. Increased flexibility: The visa will provide students with more flexibility to choose their own work arrangements and career paths.

Timeline

The new post-study work visa route is expected to launch in summer 2022, with applications opening in August 2022.

Other Updates

  1. Graduate route: The UK government has also announced a new graduate route, which will allow international students to stay in the UK for up to 3 years after completing their studies to work or look for work.
  2. PhD students: PhD students will be eligible for a new PhD visa route, which will allow them to stay in the UK for up to 3 years after completing their studies to work or look for work.

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