Post study Work Visa Updates : What To Expect In May 20th PSW Review
Post study Work Visa Updates : The UK’s graduate visa route, also known as the Post study Work Visa, has been under scrutiny by the Home Office since December 2023. In March 2024, Home Secretary James Cleverly officially commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to conduct a rapid review of the scheme, with the report due in May 2024.
The Home Secretary published new updates about this on 11 and 30th April, respectively, and in his updates we should expect a drastic cut of the visa as well. The general students and dependent visas were reduced by half as compared to last year’s visas, likewise the health and care visas. This means there won’t be a big difference with a graduate or visa. So in today’s post, we will give you some reasons behind the review, the latest updates and potential outcomes based on the current landscape.
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Now let’s look at the updates from the Home Office April 11th and 30th, 2024 on April 30th, 2024. The Home Office provided an update on the general student visa process separate from the ongoing PSW review. Here are the key takeaways.
Streamlined visa application process.
The government aims to introduce a more user friendly and efficient application system for student visas. This includes potentially reducing the required documentation and simplifying the online application portal. Focus on high potential students, there might be an increased emphasis on attracting students with qualifications in fields deemed crucial to the UK’s economic growth strategy. This could involve offering more favourable visa conditions for specific degree programmes.
Combating fraudulent applications.
The Home Office is likely to implement stricter measures to identify and prevent fraudulent student visa applications. This might involve closer collaboration with universities and increased scrutiny of applications.
Let us know why the review of the PSW visa. Home Secretary Cleverly has expressed concerns about the graduate route, potentially undermining the integrity and quality of the UK’s higher education system and being susceptible to abuse. His main reasons for the review were that the Home Office is investigating whether the two year or three year for PhD graduates, Post-study work period is hindering graduates transition into skilled employment within the UK economy. Concerns exist that the route might be enabling graduates to take up low skilled jobs, instead of pursuing careers aligned with their qualifications.
Secondly, there are anxieties that the graduate route might be attracting individuals who prioritize the work permit over genuine academic pursuits. This could potentially involve enrolling in low quality courses solely to gain the visa advantage in the third place. The review aims to assess if the graduate route is inadvertently impacting the quality of the UK’s higher education system. This includes examining the potential for universities to admit students based on their visa eligibility, rather than academic merit.
What to expect from the MAC review results.
While the full picture will only emerge with the official Mac report in May 2024, here are some potential outcomes based on current indications.
Modifications to the PSW visa.
The review might recommend changes to the PSW visas duration, eligibility criteria or associated work restrictions. This could involve shortening the visa period requiring specific job placements, or linking the visa to specific degree programs.
Enhanced safeguards.
The government might implement stricter regulations for universities participating in the Graduate Route Scheme. This could involve mandatory quality checks or closer monitoring of student enrollment patterns.
Potential for suspension or abolition.
While less likely a complete suspension or abolition of the PSW visa remains a possibility, especially if the review finds significant evidence of system abuse or negative impacts on the education system.
The UK’s Graduate Route review has created uncertainty for international students and universities alike. While the final outcome remains to be seen. It is crucial to acknowledge the potential benefits of the scheme in attracting talented graduates and contributing to the UK’s knowledge economy. It is likely that the review will result in some modifications to the PSW visa, with a focus on ensuring its effectiveness in attracting high calibre students, facilitating their transition into skilled employment and safeguarding the integrity of the UK’s education system.
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