2024-05-17
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“End the uncertainty”: Protect Graduate Route, sector urges
Urge government to clarify future of Graduate Route.
“End the uncertainty”: protect Graduate Route, sector urges
The Graduate Route visa allows international students to work in the UK for up to two years after graduation. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) found it compelling and without abuse and noted that restrictions on student dependents have decreased applications.
In response to the MAC's findings, the UK's higher education sector has urged the government to retain the Graduate Route. They emphasize the benefits of international students to the economy and education and argue that the route is vital for maintaining the UK's status in global education.
Despite these calls, there is speculation about the government potentially shortening the Graduate Route due to migration concerns. The Home Office has stated it will consider the MAC's report before deciding, and the committee's chair highlighted the need to evaluate the full impact of the dependent rule changes before any further steps are taken.
In response to the MAC's findings, the UK's higher education sector has urged the government to retain the Graduate Route. They emphasize the benefits of international students to the economy and education and argue that the route is vital for maintaining the UK's status in global education.
Despite these calls, there is speculation about the government potentially shortening the Graduate Route due to migration concerns. The Home Office has stated it will consider the MAC's report before deciding, and the committee's chair highlighted the need to evaluate the full impact of the dependent rule changes before any further steps are taken.
