Are you looking for an international career and an opportunity to study and work permanently in the UK? Then take advantage of the UK Government’s Immigration Policy!

The New Graduate Route ensures that international students are able to stay back and look for work in the UK after completion of their university courses. The post study visa regime provides options to Nigerians for a smooth transition to the UK labour market.

So What Are the Benefits of Post Study Work Visa for Nigerian Students in the UK?

1. Two-Year Post Study Work Permit

The Post Study Work permit under the new graduate route is a regime that allows Nigerians studying undergraduate and postgraduate level courses at UK universities to stay back and look for work in the UK for up to 2 years after graduation and completion of their studies.

2. Three-Year Post Study Work Visa Extension for PhD students

This is aimed at providing better post study work options to highly skilled professionals and attracts more talent to the country. As a result, highly skilled PhD students in the UK will is eligible for a 3-year Post Study Work visa extension as part of the Global Talent Drive.

3. No Study Time Limit for Postgraduate Students

The British Government has proposed to remove the study time limit for students studying at postgraduate level for completing their degrees. Also, the government will extend the period of time for which students can come to the UK before the start of their course from 3 to 6 months, providing better opportunities for international students to stay in the UK.

4. Dependent Work Rights

The Post Study Work visa regime also provides work rights for dependent of international postgraduate students in the UK. The dependent are permitted to work at any skill level.

5. Benefit for STEM Graduates

International students with STEM qualifications and job related STEM based PhD degrees is at an advantage under the UK immigration system.

6. Easy to Find Jobs on the Shortage Occupation List

An international student studying any related professional degree at a UK university which comes under skills shortage and is part of the Shortage Occupation list can find it more easier to secure a job in the UK and apply for residency permit under the point-based immigration system.

Don’t forget to educate us on the downsides too

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Don’t forget to educate us on the downsides too

Downside:

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