International students to remain eligible for post-study visa if in the UK by 6th April 2021

Today, the UK Government has announced new Covid-19 Guidance for Tier 4 Sponsors and students that international students will remain be eligible for the two-year post-study work (PSW) visa after graduation if they begin or continue their studies online in the 2020/21 academic year. This means that international students will still be eligible to access the new graduate immigration route as long as they are in the UK by 6th April 2021 and complete the final semester of their studies in the UK. Earlier this week the former universities minister Jo Johnson recommended doubling the duration of the post study work visa from two to four years with a range of measures that would recover the higher education sector. If you are planning to come to the UK for higher study contact our expert team of counsellors digitally.