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International student policy at stake in UK Cabinet reshuffle
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International student policy at stake in UK Cabinet reshuffle

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle could have a significant impact on the UK’s positioning towards international student recruitment.

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From Application to Graduation: Your Guide to the UK Student Visa
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From Application to Graduation: Your Guide to the UK Student Visa

Embarking on a journey for higher education in the United Kingdom is an exciting venture, but the logistics of visas can seem extremely challenging. In this comprehensive guide, we'll be simplifying the UK Student Visa, covering everything from application processes to work rights.

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UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
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UK to expand digital travel to more visitors

Everyone wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need permission to travel in advance of coming here. This can be either through an ETA or an eVisa.

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UK Work Visa opens new opportunities for international workers in 2024
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UK Work Visa opens new opportunities for international workers in 2024

The job market in the United Kingdom offers diverse opportunities, presenting numerous short-term work

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Major changes ahead for UK visa application centres worldwide
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Major changes ahead for UK visa application centres worldwide

Travellers applying for UK visas should be aware of significant changes to the management of visa application centres worldwide.

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New measures set out to reduce net migration
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New measures set out to reduce net migration

New measures to cut historically high levels of net migration have been announced today, bolstering

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eVisa transition: vulnerability support confirmed
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eVisa transition: vulnerability support confirmed

The government is urging all those across the UK who use a physical immigration document to take immediate

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UKCISA responds to Home office proposals on student immigration
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UKCISA responds to Home office proposals on student immigration

Today’s announcement by the Home Office proposes a review of the way universities work with global education agents to recruit international students

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Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas
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Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas

Rishi Sunak is facing a cabinet revolt over plans to scrap a graduate visa scheme that allows overseas students to live and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation.

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Rishi Sunak appears to bow to cabinet pressure over graduate visa scheme
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Rishi Sunak appears to bow to cabinet pressure over graduate visa scheme

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from some of his senior cabinet colleagues over proposed changes to the graduate visa scheme.

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eVisa rollout begins with immigration documents replaced by 2025
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eVisa rollout begins with immigration documents replaced by 2025

The next stage in the government’s plan to modernise the border and introduce a digital immigration system is under way,

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Petition calls on UK government to reconsider healthcare visa term
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Petition calls on UK government to reconsider healthcare visa term

An online petition which urges the UK government to allow foreign healthcare workers, a large chunk of them from India

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Student update: Changes to the Immigration Rules, March 2024
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Student update: Changes to the Immigration Rules, March 2024

The Home Office has published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules which will affect immigration applications for the UK.

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Statement on the MAC review of the Graduate route March 2024
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Statement on the MAC review of the Graduate route March 2024

The Graduate immigration route was created as a post-study work route to attract international students to the UK as part of the UK Government’s International Education

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4 UK visa options for Nigerians and others, without an employee letter
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4 UK visa options for Nigerians and others, without an employee letter

The UK has made some immigration changes and recently, visa fees have risen. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

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UK home care providers lose workers as immigration rules tighten
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UK home care providers lose workers as immigration rules tighten

UK home care providers have started losing workers due to the tightened immigration rules by the Home Office.

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Lamentations in UK as international students number drop on strict student visa rule
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Lamentations in UK as international students number drop on strict student visa rule

Officials in UK universities worry about the economic fallout from a sharp decline in international student enrollments due to strict immigration policies.

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Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions
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Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student

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Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration
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Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration

Measures to transform the UK’s legal migration system, bolster border security and drive down unsustainable and unfair levels of migration will come into force within weeks,

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Tough government action on student visas comes into effect
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Tough government action on student visas comes into effect

Restrictions to student visa routes came into effect yesterday, as the government continues to slash migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.

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UK sets April deadline for new Skilled Worker applicants to meet hiked salary requirements
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UK sets April deadline for new Skilled Worker applicants to meet hiked salary requirements

The United Kingdom has announced elevated salary requirements for workers who want to enter the country under the Skilled Worker route

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Increases to the Immigration Health Surcharge
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Increases to the Immigration Health Surcharge

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is increasing

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Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration
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Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration

The UK Government will introduce a plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.

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Changes to student visa route will reduce net migration
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Changes to student visa route will reduce net migration

New government restrictions to student visa routes will cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the UK.

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