In this article we have covered these important points:

Introduction

A common reason behind a student’s apprehension about moving abroad is their lack of knowledge and awareness of the options available PSW in the UK once they are done with their studies.

Why should they study in the UK? How does PSW Visa in the UK work? How to settle in the UK after Master or Bachelors?

What is working in the UK like after masters? Should I stay back in UK after one year? The questions are endless.

Our experience as an immigration law firm with such cases is wide. We have supported numerous students to get their Tier 4 Student Visa and each of them has carved a fulfilling life for themselves in the UK.

In Conversation with Devika Jadhav

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It is astounding how much the country has to offer. From quality educational institutes to exciting entrepreneurship opportunities, and even some extremely scrumptious food. If you’re interested in knowing the fun destinations in the UK, why one should opt for education in the UK or fashion opportunities for aspiring fashionistas in the UK, the video below might just be the thing you’re looking for.

PSW UK options available for students finishing up their course

If, unlike Devika, you want to look for career opportunities and continue living in the UK itself, there are several ways to get a work permit after studying in the UK. Post study work permit enables you to stay back in the UK on a business visa such as an innovator visa or a startup visa. For expanding on the various types available, our esteemed director, Mr. Hemand Laaheru offers his take. He also shares his understanding of what to do after masters in the UK and how to settle in the UK.

The Home Office states that “There is no limit on the number of graduates who can stay in the UK, as long as they get a graduate-level job paying a graduate-level salary…..Students are given four months in the UK after the end of their course to find a job.”

Startup Visa

This visa is for students who have a credible business idea and are endorsed by either

  • The UK higher education institution (HEI) if it is an authorized endorsing body or
  • UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) as part of the elite global graduate entrepreneur program (Sirius)

Typically students need a UK-recognized bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. they would need to satisfy the requirements for maintenance funding and the English language standards, as well as any awards made prior to the date of endorsement.

A detailed overview of UK Start Up visa

Innovator Visa

This visa is for anyone (not just for students) who has a viable, scalable, and innovative business idea and has access to funds for the business. Only a student with prior business management knowledge could successfully navigate this path. – no not really

Know More About UK Innovator Founder Visa

Tier 2 (General)

This category is suitable for nationals outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland who have been offered a skilled job in the UK. It does require the students to find an employer who is registered with the UKVI as a Tier 2 sponsor and the sponsor to be willing to provide a Certificate of sponsorship for the student.

Students seeking to switch from a Tier 4 student visa to the Tier 2 General. must have one of these qualifications from their student visa:

  • a UK bachelor’s degree
  • a UK master’s degree
  • a postgraduate certificate in education
  • a professional graduate diploma in education

The qualification must be awarded by a UK-recognized body or an institution that has a Tier 4 sponsor license.
Before the graduate visa was re-introduced in the UK, UK was considered far less attractive to students from outside the EU when compared to countries like USA, Australia, Canada, France who all offered post study work visas.

Conclusion

Post-study work in the UK has endless possibilities open for anybody who wishes to stay back after masters and pursue work in the country itself. UK Post-Graduate work permit is not a hassle to get once the decision on what visa to go for is made. Working in the UK after masters helps students widen their horizons and provides them with helpful exposure. PSW UK eligibility and how to go about the PSW Visa UK would all be answered by our law firm TheSmartMove2UK.

Is it a good option to go study in UK in 2021 for both study and post study work?

- Question asked in a forum
Yes, you can consider UK for study option in 2021.

Is PSW in UK only for the students who get internship in their second year of post graduation?

- Question asked in a forum
No ,all students would be eligible for the PSW visa who have entered the UK before September 2021 to be eligible for the same.

Is post study work visa in UK given to those who do one year mobile from UK university?

- Question asked in a forum
You can apply for a Graduate visa if you are in the UK, your current visa is a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa, you studied a UK bachelor’s degree, postgraduate degree or other eligible course for a minimum period of time with your Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa, you’ve successfully completed that course.

Smart Assistance for Smart Ambitions

If you would like to apply for a Tier 4 student visa or are already in the UK on a Tier 4 student visa and would like to evaluate your options, you can email us at info@smartmove2uk.com or call on +91 98191 27002 to book an appointment with our Immigration Experts at The SmartMove2UK.

Students who did not received post study work visa in UK earlier after 2012 can get it now after new rule

- General Question

No, PSW Visa is for students who are applying for 2020/21 intake. The students previously studied in the UK can not apply for PSW Visa.

Which months comes under summer 2021 for PSW in UK?

- Question asked in a forum
The graduate visa enabling post study work was launched on 1 July 2021.

All international students who have completed a degree at a Higher Education institution in the UK. Students will need to have a valid Tier 4/Student visa at the time of applying in the UK for the Graduate visa.

International students who have completed a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the UK will be granted a two-year Graduate visa to stay in the UK and work or seek employment.

International students who have completed a PhD in the UK will be granted a three-year Graduate visa to stay in the UK and work or look for work.

International students on the Graduate visa will be able to switch to the Skilled Worker visa and can take advantage of the new entrant minimum salary thresholds.

Dependent family members of international students can apply for a visa, provided they are in the UK and were last granted a visa as a dependent family member of the main applicant. New dependants will not be allowed, other than children born during the course of the student or Graduate visas.

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