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UK Tightens Visa Rules for Nationalities with High Asylum Claims

UK Tightens Visa Rules for Nationalities with High Asylum Claims

UK tightens visa rules as the Home Office imposes stricter restrictions on nationals from countries with high rates of asylum claims, including Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka, in a broader crackdown on immigration abuse. Under the new measures, work and study visa applications will face tougher scrutiny, with officials using financial records and behavioural patterns […]

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International graduate holding a cap and diploma, symbolising the transition from student visa to work visa in the UK.

From Student Visa to Work Visa: How to Stay in the UK After Graduation

Every year, thousands of international students arrive in the UK, investing in world-class education, building professional networks and gaining skills that could benefit the UK economy for years to come. Yet, when graduation arrives, many find themselves facing an uphill battle to stay and build their careers here. The transition from a student visa to work visa is far from straightforward. While the UK offers several routes to move from a student visa to work visa, each comes with its own complexities.

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UK immigration changes 2025, highlighting new visa rules for care workers and students, reduced overseas recruitment, and fairer immigration policies.

UK Immigration Changes 2025: New Visa Rules for Care Workers and Students Announced

UK Government has announced significant UK immigration changes 2025, introducing new visa rules for care workers and international students. These measures aim to reduce the country’s reliance on overseas recruitment and address record levels of immigration. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates and their implications.

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A line graph showing trends in UK sponsored study visa applications (in thousands) from January 2022 to November 2024. The solid purple line represents main applicants, and the dashed gray line represents dependants. Peaks are visible in summer months each year, with a significant drop in dependant applications starting January 2024. Key annotations include "May 2023: Announcement on dependant restrictions" and "Jan 2024: Most students no longer able to bring dependants," highlighting policy changes that caused the decline.

UK Study Visas Drop by 16% Due to Stricter Rules

The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) paint a striking picture of the decline in UK Study Visas. This downturn is driven primarily by recent policy changes targeting international students and their dependants. Recent statistics released by ONS highlight a significant decline in the issuance of UK study visas, driven by policy

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MAC Finds No Abuse in Graduate Visa Program, Recommends Keeping it Intact—A Huge Relief for International Students

The Home Office requested the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to conduct a review of the Graduate Route. In light of its findings, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has suggested in its recent review that the Graduate visa route should be retained, highlighting its significant advantages for both UK education and international graduates. This visa allows international students to work in the UK for two years after completing their studies. The MAC’s findings are crucial in shaping the future of this visa category.

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