UK Going to Block Dependents Visa from Accompanying International Students From 2024
Quick Highlights ● As of January 2023, the UK government will ban international students from bringing their spouse or other dependents with them unless they are studying in a postgraduate course with a research project. ● The decision has been taken to help curb net migration. ● But the graduation route remains unaffected by updated immigration restrictions. Under this route, Eligible students can remain in the UK for 2-3 extended years. ● Students cannot switch to another skilled worker route unless they complete their studies. ● Strategies have been implemented to stop "unscrupulous" agents from migrating students. ● UK government says it remains committed to the UK's International Education strategy. ● The target of 600,000 international students will be met for two consecutive years. In the UK, immigration is at a record high, and the current administration intends to reduce net migration by tightening the profile of immigrants...