UK’s New Visa Rules Turns to be Favourable For International Students

To combat Covid 19, visa rules have been applied to several countries, and the U.K. is not an exception to that. In the U.K., international visits were prohibited, and the U.K. government has decided to consider the safety of native people. It was a great concern for international students as they were supposed to face visa-related issues. However, the matter is that the immigration plan in the U.K. has been changed, and the country has implemented new visa rules. In this paper, a discussion regarding the new visa rules in the U.K. will be elaborated, and the implication of the rule on students is going to be highlighted. However, before starting a discussion regarding this matter, it is essential to discuss the new immigration system in the U.K., and a discussion regarding the system is going to be elaborated here.

New Immigration System in the U.K. from January 1, 2021

This immigration system is applied to E.U. people and non-EU people. For E.U. people moving to the U.K. from January 1, 2021, having a visa for work is necessary. This same rule has been applied to people who belong to other nations. However, for Irish Citizens, the rule is not applicable as they are still getting the opportunity to work in the U.K. even without having a visa. However, this kind of Visa-related rule was a true concern for international students studying or having a plan to study from the U.K. The new plan has been easeful for these students, and a discussion regarding the new plan will be elaborated in the following section.

A detailed discussion regarding the new Visa rules

It is a fact that numerous people have a dream to complete their study from the U.K. It is an effective idea and can help students in regard to paving their career development path. However, the matter is that the Covid_19-related difficulties and the barriers that have been implemented in regard to the travelling process have made it difficult for these students to make their dreams come true. In such a situation, they are finding a new visa plan advantageous to them. By considering this new plan, it can be stated that students are required to follow some significant steps for making a successful student visa application. First of all, it is important for them to have a certificate of acceptance for studies. If any student makes an application without having the certificate, the application would not be granted anyhow. Secondly, adequate financial stability is required for the Visa application’s successful acceptance. Students face the requirement to pay the full fee for the first year of study and the living expenses. A piece of excellent knowledge in English is required to get the visa for travelling to the U.K. Students are also In this regard, students are required to be well aware that UKVI would not refund any amount in cases if the application form would not be accepted. In this regard, the UKVI would take eight weeks to process the application. If a visa is refused, then the application would face the requirement to wait for the next intake. It is a fact that many students who have visited the U.K. for satisfying study-related purposes may show interest in working. According to the new visa plan, students can work 10 to 20 hours per week while staying in the U.Kto to accomplishing the study-related courses. However, students have to remember that this facility is limited during term-time. However, off-term students can take the facility of working full time, which is advantageous to them. International students are suggested to use the facility wisely. They should try to work in such industries where the job-related demand is high and where they want to work in the future. By considering the previous incidents, it has been possible to find out that students, who have been working well for 1-2 weeks, get adequate chances from employers to get better job-related opportunities. This is the reason why students are required to work well by considering this part-time work as an integral part of their career development process. As per their performance, they can get the facility of doing full-time positions, and this experience can help them understand how U.K. employers find, recruit and retain employees. It is definitely an excellent opportunity for all of the U.K. students, and they have to use the opportunity widely. By considering all of these factors, it can be stated that the job-related opportunity that this new visa plan is providing to international students are influencing their career development process positively, and it can be regarded as a significant reason why international students are getting ease while coming to know about this new visa plan. The U.K. offers up to 3 years of unsponsored extension of graduate visa for the students who have completed their studies successfully from the U.K. Another considerable opportunity can influence international students to complete their graduation and post-graduation from the universities in the U.K. In the following section, a discussion regarding the visa application process is going to be elaborated.

Process of Visa application

Now, the new routes for immigrants have been opened for applicants who want to study, work or live in the U.K. They can apply for the visa online, and the payment can also be made through the internet. When applying for a visa, people will face the requirement to provide their biometric information. It is expected that everyone is providing information while being honest and in an accurate manner. Hopefully, this plan is highly effective for international students, and the students are expected to utilize all of the opportunities provided by this new visa plan effectively. It will ultimately help them to make their career-related dreams come true.