UK universities call for reviving post-study work visa popular with Indians

Date: 5^th Sep 2018

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/uk-universities-call-for-reviving-post-study-work-visa-popular-with-indians/story-gOiu88LHsBI3lhP41Jj7hI.html

We are looking at strong resistance in support of international student by Universities UK (UUK), the umbrella body representing all British varsities. They are of the opinion that students should be allowed two years after completing studies, which will also benefit British employers when uncertainty linked to Brexit is leading to a dwindling labour pool.

Few days back at http://gkworks.in/ we posted an article which was then just a possibility but now actions are being taken to make the situation less hostile for international students which is great indication for people planning to go UK for study abroad degree. A visa rule popular with Indian students, which allowed them to work for two years after completing studies, should be revived to send a more welcoming message to international students at a time when Brexit is looming, UKuniversities said on Tuesday.

The key Migration Advisory Committee, which advises the government on immigration, is due to report on the impact of international students this month.

The ability to work in a skilled job for a limited period after graduation is, for many prospective international students, an important part of the overall package when deciding where to study.

This improved post-study visa would put UK on a par with what is offered by countries such as the US, Canada and Australia.

So the point is, even though it may seem that Brexit is making things look tough for study abroad the truth is they need us, without international students their economy will collapse. At http://gkworks.in/ we have been studying this pattern since a long time and eventually UK will turn back to its old policies within a few days.  For next update stay tuned and visit http://gkworks.in/study-and-settle-abroad/choose-country-university-study-abroad/ for more.