UK opens new post-study work visa route for Indian students

UK graduate immigration route: The United Kingdom (UK) has opened a new graduate immigration route which is likely yo benefit Indian students. It will allow them to stay longer in Britain after they have finished their studies to look for jobs. The graduate immigration route was launched by UK home secretary Priti Patel. The talented international students who received their degree would be provided opportunity to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, at any skill level for at least two years. Also Read | Another jolt to common man! Now, LPG cylinder price hiked Meanwhile, a majority of applicants would be able to apply for the graduate route in a fully digital way using the “UK Immigration: ID Check” smartphone app. Also Read | In another setback for common man, Amul increases price of milk Successful applicants would be issued an eVisa after which they would be able to access this status whenever needed to prove their rights in the United Kingdom. The change in regulations is likely to benefit tens of thousands of Indian students, the British high commission stated. More than 56,000 Indian nationals were granted a UK student visa in the past year. It witnessed a 13 percent rise over the previous year and Indians accounted for almost a quarter of all student visas issued by the UK. The graduate route has also been established on India-UK cooperation on migration issues. It may be recalled that the two countries, on May 4, signed a new migration partnership, including the creation of a young professionals’ scheme. -PTC News

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