👨🎓 🇬🇧 Post Study Work visa is back from July 2021!
There is an exciting development in the UK immigration world - a return of what many of us remember as a Post-Study Work visa. We remember it from before 2012, so after almost 10 years we are glad to see it back from 1 July 2021 under the new name - Graduate Route . It will be available to graduates from UK universities who have completed a degree level course (minimum Bachelor level). Benefits: This visa allows to remain in the UK for 2 years (3 years for Doctoral students) to work for any employer at any skill level as well as set up a business in the UK. It is also a useful visa to buy time, such as to look for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, or to complete 2 years of living together for an Unmarried Partner visa. Does it lead to settlement? No, this visa itself doesn’t lead to settlement (Indefinite Leave) and doesn’t count as a part of the 5-year qualifying period. However, it gives 2 years to look for work, gain the relevant skills, find a Spon...