[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The UK government has announced its decision to uphold the Graduate Visa route, dispelling previous rumors.
This route allows international students to work or seek employment for up to two years after graduation (or three years for PhD holders). Amidst speculation on social media regarding the possible removal of this visa route, the government has confirmed its continuation.
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However, the Home Office intends to tighten regulations on agents recruiting international students and enforce stricter compliance standards for recruiting institutions.
The government has endorsed the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), which advised against ending the graduate route. There will be a crackdown on unscrupulous agents involved in recruiting international students.
Universities failing to meet stringent compliance standards risk losing their sponsor licenses. Sanctions will be imposed on institutions admitting international students who fail visa checks or do not complete their courses.
The government emphasizes the need to ensure the entry of only genuine students into the visa system and to hold universities accountable for their recruitment practices.
It is notable that recent government measures aimed at curbing immigration include raising the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker Visas and prohibiting international students from bringing dependents to the UK.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
