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A confident international graduate in professional attire standing outside a modern London office building, holding a diploma folder. The image represents the transition from student life to a professional career under the UK Skilled Worker Visa route.

How to Switch from Student Visa to Skilled Worker Visa in the UK?

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As international students near the completion of their studies in the UK, thoughts often turn towards the next step in their professional journey. For many, remaining in the UK to begin a career is an attractive option. However, doing so requires careful planning, particularly when it comes to switching immigration routes before the expiry of your current visa. Applying in good time not only ensures compliance with immigration rules but also helps avoid potential complications such as overstaying or application refusals.

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UK to Enforce Tougher University Compliance Standards from September

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The UK Government will introduce tougher university compliance standards through more stringent Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) measures for universities from September 2025, marking a significant shift in oversight of international student recruitment. The move, outlined in this year’s immigration white paper, comes amid mounting political and media attention on asylum claims made by individuals holding valid study visas.

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Empty university classroom with books on desks, symbolising potential impact of Foreign Student Ban and tighter UK student visa rules

UK Universities Risk Foreign Student Ban Amid Rise in Asylum Claims

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UK universities could soon face strict recruitment limits or even a foreign student ban if too many international graduates submit asylum claims after finishing their studies. UK Government is preparing to impose new performance thresholds for institutions that sponsor student visas, in a bid to tackle what ministers describe as “misuse” of the immigration system.

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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

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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

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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

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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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