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🎓 The UK government announced plans to reduce the Graduate Visa duration from two years to 18 months, starting January 2027.
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🕒 This change aims to align immigration rules with the country’s workforce needs and education goals.
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📚 The policy targets international graduates who complete their studies at UK higher education institutions.
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🧳 Students who finish their degrees before December 2026 can still apply for the current two-year stay.
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💼 The 18-month Graduate Visa will still allow graduates to work, switch jobs, or seek full-time employment in the UK.
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🧾 Doctoral graduates will continue to enjoy a three-year post-study work period under the same route.
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🧭 The government believes this reform will help attract skilled talent while preventing visa misuse.
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💬 Universities and education experts are urging policymakers to reconsider the shorter stay to keep the UK globally competitive.
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🌍 The rule may influence students’ decisions when choosing study destinations abroad.
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🕊️ The UK continues to balance its goal of welcoming international talent with tighter immigration control measures.
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