The UK Migration Advisory Committee has recommended keeping the graduate route work visa, also known as the post-study work (PSW) visa, in its current form:
There is no evidence of widespread abuse of the UK’s graduate visa route, the government’s immigration advisers have concluded, despite repeated claims from senior Conservatives that it is being exploited to enter the jobs market.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) said the graduate visa entitlement – allowing international students to work for two or three years after graduating – should remain in place. Members said the risks of abuse were relatively low and were “not undermining” the integrity and quality of the higher education system.
It means, Nepalese students planning to study in the UK this year have a reason to cheer. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended keeping the graduate route work visa, also known as the post-study work (PSW) visa, in its current form. The UK Graduate Route Visa is a post-study work visa introduced in July 2021. It specifically targets international students who have recently graduated from a UK university. This decision provides stability and opportunities for international students, including those from Nepal.