Graduate Visa: new immigration route launched
The new Graduate Visa is now live. The route is available to overseas students who have completed a degree at undergraduate level or above and have a visa as a Student in the UK at the time of application.
The new Graduate Visa is now live.
The new Graduate Visa route is available to overseas students who have completed a degree at undergraduate level or above and have a visa as a student in the UK at the time of application. The route allows a graduate to remain in the UK to work for up to 2 years. Those with a doctorate may stay for up to 3 years.
The Graduate Visa route is unsponsored; therefore, graduates do not need a job offer or a sponsor to be eligible. This is welcomed by UK employers and UK graduates.
Promotional material: The Graduate route: information for international students
If you are unsure if you are eligible for this route, feel free to get in touch.
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