April 28, 2022
UK Government to Set up High Selective Visa Scheme
T The United Kingdom plans to boost its skill base by attracting global talent from the best global universities. To achieve this, the government has launched a “highly selective” visa scheme for graduates.
Speaking on the same, Minister for Safe & Legal Migration, Kevin Foster said, “The new High Potential Individual route will make it as simple as possible for internationally mobile individuals at an early stage of their careers who demonstrate high potential to come to the UK,” He further added that the route will support UK employers by enhancing the pool of the highly talented individuals available to UK businesses, by complementing the existing Graduate route which allows a period of post-study work for international students graduating from UK universities.
…the new High Potential Individual route will make it as simple as possible for internationally mobile individuals at an early stage of their careers who demonstrate high potential to come to the UK…
Universities ranked highly in the Times Higher Education World University rankings, Quacquarelli Symonds World University rankings, and The Academic Ranking of the World Universities will all be given top priority for selection.
Under the new visa scheme, international student visas will last for two years for bachelors and masters, and three years for PhD holders. The visa scheme permits graduates to work any job in the UK without sponsorship and a UK university degree. That being said, a £1,270 financial saving to cover living expenses and English language are must requirements.
The government has also planned a new Scale Up visa, expected to open August 22, 2022. This new work visa route will be applicable to both EU and non-EU citizens with graduate level and job offers from Home Office-approved sponsors. The scheme suggests applicants to have a salary level starting from £33,000 and pass English language requirements.
The UK is also planning to launch its electronic travel authorisation for visitors that do not need UK visit visas. The authorisation, which will be issued within hours of the application submission, is expected to see some 30 million applications per year.
Fees for both the High Potential and Scale Up visas will be £715 for both the main applicant and dependents.
Although the government is confident that the High Selective Visa Scheme will enhance the country’s skill base, some have fears that the plan might undermine the UK's graduate route that required students to study in UK universities before gaining access to work.
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