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ARTICLE · 13 SEPTEMBER 2019

Visa Route For Graduates Seeking Work Forthcoming

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The UK Prime Minister has announced plans to allow international graduates to stay and find work in the United Kingdom for up to two years after graduation under

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  • The UK Prime Minister has announced plans to allow international graduates to stay and find work in the United Kingdom for up to two years after graduation under a new visa that is reportedly expected to apply for students starting in the academic year 2020/2021.
  • Eligible students must have successfully completed a degree from a trusted UK university or higher education provider.
  • During the two-year period, graduates will be able to apply for any role and will not be restricted by skill level or salary threshold, whereas currently graduates only have four months to find a role suitable for Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship.
  • Employers will also benefit from being able to hire skilled graduates who may not otherwise be able to meet the requirements for a Tier 2 (General) visa immediately upon graduation, whereas currently graduates cannot be offered a permanent role unless they can switch to a Tier 2 (General) or other visa.

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