Covid rules relaxed as launch day set for UK post-study work visa

Plan for unsponsored, points-based route features in budget, alongside freeze in fees for 2022-23

3 March

Overseas students will only need to be in country by April to be eligible for post-study work visa if their course is finishing this academic year

7 January

Immigration minister signals dramatic brightening of departmental tone after May era as new ‘streamlined’ student visa route launches

15 October

New Downing Street unit for attracting global talent and review of immigration rules among measures to support research

1 July

Graduate route will allow international students to to stay in the country to work for two years, or three for doctoral students