The United Kingdom is all set to increase the already high number of immigrants. Their introduction of new changes in the UK work visa for foreign students is the reason for the change. With an aim to increase the number (current being 460,000) by approximately 2 lakhs in next 10 years, the Britain government has come up with this initiative and announced about its introduction next year so that candidates, universities & colleges and stakeholders have ample time to prepare themselves accordingly for the next year. 

Previously, International students could stay and work for just 4 months and the ones at 27 universities on a pilot scheme could get 6 months. As per the new visa norms, without any limit of the number, students from different countries including India will have an option to work or look for work for two years after graduating as compared to the previous plan introduced in 2012. Primarily an important announcement for the students planning to enter the UK in the upcoming 2020-21 academic year, the changes are not applicable for the students who graduate and have their leave expired before the introduction of this route.

Some important factors to be kept in mind about the news visa:

• It will be a 2 year long and separate visa.
• Payment of a UK work visa fee, the new application along with immigration health surcharge will be required for this visa as well.
• The route in no way counts towards the settlement, being non-extendable.
• Graduates who meet the requirements and have an appropriate job in hand have the option to switch into skilled work which is a popular route towards settlement.

The changes have been introduced taking into consideration the various factors considered by students around the globe. Job availability and an opportunity to work is one of the important factors among those.   

A continuous push from both – education and business sectors had been made on the government. It has relaxed the rules for international applicants. An encouragement to the idea was also given by various cabinet members as well. The new government has finally changed the rules with an aim to attract the “best and brightest” of skilled immigrants. Fortunately, the announcement is well received by the respective sectors. This new introduction will put UK back into the position of being the most preferred destinations for students to work. The campaign for this change had been running for the last 5 years.

India, being a country where a prominent number of students plan of immigrating every year. This new policy shall benefit every Indian who is looking for work in the UK. It will not only help them gain global work experience but also manage their expenses. It will also help in investment in the best possible ways. This blog can help you get a complete update on UK work visa.

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New Cambridge College welcomes UK aspirants who are looking forward to getting the full benefit of this scheme. Students can plan their higher studies in the UK. Pay a visit, get clarity on the changed rules, and help us bring you an opportunity to explore your career prospects at a global level.