Yes, international students can stay in the U.K. to work after graduation, you may secure a job with sponsorship. Eligible graduates will be able to apply to stay in the U.K. to work for two years after they study or freeze, if you’ve completed a PhD 3 years.
What is a Post Study Work (PSW) visa?
The UK government confirmed that the ‘Graduate Route’ for all the International students will open for the applications on 1st July 2021. This is known as the Post Study Work visa. The Graduate route provides an opportunity for international students who have completed their Degree or Master’ to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, at any skill level for 2 years visa or 3 years visa PHD students.
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If my dependants are born in the UK, can they apply?
Yes your dependants will be eligible to be granted the same leave time period as you if your child is born in the
How do I apply to the graduate route?
The application process will be slightly different to what you experienced when you first applied to study in the UK. For the vast majority of applicants, the process will be entirely digital, and if your application is successful, you will be issued with an eVisa.
You will need the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number from your current Student (or Tier 4) visa to apply under this route.
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Our Top Post Study Work Visa FAQ’S
The visa application fee for the Graduate route is £822 per person and you’ll need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The IHS costs £1,035 per person year which needs to be paid in full when applying.
The post study work visa allows international students to stay, work or look for a job in the UK after they graduate. You will be issued with a 2 years PSW visa having completed a degree or Master’s or 3 years PSW visa upon completion of a PHD.
Once the PSW visa expires, those who are looking to stay longer in the UK need to apply to a Skilled Worker Visa.
