Published 21:56 IST, September 11th 2019
UK to extend work visas for overseas students by two years
UK administration announced that they are planning to give 2 years visa extension to the foreign students after completing studies in British universities.
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UK ministration anunced that y are planning to give two years visa extension to foreign students after completing studies in British universities. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson again introduced scheme. This is precisely done to attract number of foreign students, especially after Brexit. return of two-year post-study work visa for international students was reintroduced by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He anunced this as one of government measures to boost numbers of overseas students after Brexit, according to British media reports.
UK to attract more students
Department for Education told international media that, “re is limit on number of international students that can study in UK, and to ensure UK continues to attract and welcome m, post-study leave period will be extended to six months for undergruate and master's students, and a year for doctoral students." authorities will also be improving visa process for applicants and enhance student employment. This is done to meet demands after Brexit. It is considered a political move but with uncertain results.
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Overturning May's decision
This anuncement will overturn decision taken by resa May’s government in 2012 in order to restrict immigration. Earlier decision to revoke visa provision which was criticized as re was a decrease of foreign students who enrolled in British universities. former Education Minister Jo Johnson also campaigned to extend visa period for postgruate. It was his amendment in immigration bill to provide an extended visa for next two years after study period is over.
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Skilled jobs to meet skill requirements
With upcoming visa policy, gruates will be able to fetch job opportunities irrespective of ir skills and subject expertise. government aims at enhancing recruitments at disciplines like maths, techlogy, and engineering. However, Britain Home Secretary in an interview with international media called move foolishness of government. She said that most of medical and research students are performing well without eugh earnings. This move according to her would disrupt m from coming here to work and to live. But Department of Education ensured that this new amendment will open a wave of opportunities and students will be able to switch routes. This will help people discover jobs that meet ir skill requirements.
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21:27 IST, September 11th 2019