The United Kingdom has announced
a new visa regime which will allow foreign students stay and work in the
country for two years after graduation.
This is expected to come into
effect for students starting courses in 2020.
The plan is an overturn of
Theresa May’s 2012 immigration policy which mandated foreign students to leave
four months after finishing a degree in the UK.
The new policy would allow the
graduates apply for jobs regardless of their skills or the subject they
studied.
According to the government, this
is aimed at recruiting talented graduates in maths, engineering, technology and
other disciplines.
Boris Johnson, UK prime minister,
said the new policy will enable students to “unlock their potential” and begin
careers in the country.
Gavin Williamson, the education
secretary, said the move will also contribute to the cultural development of
the UK.
“The important contribution
international students make to our country and universities is both cultural
and economic,” he said.
“Their presence benefits Britain,
which is why we’ve increased the period of time these students can remain in
the UK after their studies.
“Our universities thrive on being
open global institutions. Introducing the graduate route ensures our
prestigious higher education sector will continue to attract the best talent
from around the world to global Britain.”
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