New British policy to attract foreign graduates

The proposal, defended by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, appears to be on his way to see the light of day.

The new policy ends one of the most immigration policies raised by former Prime Minister Theresa May when she was interior minister in 2012. The job search for graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree was reduced from two to four months only. After two-year study "very generous."

The policy has been blamed for the reluctance of international students to study at British institutions, which has deprived the country of the services of top students who can contribute to boosting the UK economy after completing their university education, and has led to a decline in university incomes.

The move culminates in Johnson's campaign to extend after-school visas in April with a draft amendment to the immigration law that calls for a two-year extension of work visas. Under the new policy, visas will have no maximum, and will allow graduates from British universities to apply for jobs regardless of their skills or subject they have studied. The government said the aim was to hire talented graduates in disciplines such as mathematics, engineering and technology.

Johnson's proposal comes at a time when Britain's exit from the EU is accelerating, even without an agreement. European Union.

Great opportunities for work
From next year, all international graduates receive a two-year job search in the UK, increasing their chances of finding long-term employment after study. This procedure goes beyond the last Migration Advisory Paper in the Ministry of Interior, which has proposed a maximum extension of four months to six months, and a maximum for those with a doctorate to one year.

The British government said that international students will henceforth be able to reside and work in the UK after graduation. There will be no limit on the number of students who can apply, because students with a student visa will be able to apply for a switch to a skilled worker visa if they find a job that meets the relevant criteria.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new immigration route for international students was part of making Britain "open to the brightest and best of the best from around the world." He added that this would also be seen as a step to show that Britain is still a labor-attracting country although it is pushing ahead with exit plans.

The new work visa after study will enter into force for students who start studying at the university level or higher in 2020, and is open to graduates in any subject and to jobs in any sector.

The government said students will need to complete a degree with a successful degree from a trusted UK university, or from a higher education provider with a good track record in supporting immigration verification.

Delight in educational institutions
In a joint statement, Education Minister Gavin Williamson and Home Secretary Pretty Patel said the government plans to increase the number of international students coming to the UK by 30% by 2030. “The international students are important to our country and provide some of the most important skills we need across our workforce,” he said. ". "They are strengthening our economy and testifying to our openness to talent."

The higher education sector also welcomed the announcement. "Evidence suggests that international students are achieving significant positive social outcomes for the UK as well as £ 26 billion in economic contributions," said Alistair Jarvis, UK University Chief Executive.

"But for a long time, a shorter job search after graduation has made the UK unattractive to these students," Jarvis said. Jarvis stressed that the new policy will not only enable employers to reach talented graduates from all over the world, but also that these students have lifelong ties with the UK where a recent study showed that 77% of graduates want to maintain links with Britain and 88% will return For tourism.

The UK currently ranks second after the United States as a destination for international students, with British universities welcoming nearly 460,000 students to study each year.

The new international student visa comes after Boris Johnson announced last month that "elite" researchers and scientists would be able to take advantage of the fast and untapped visa path.