DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IDEAS
Visa options for working in the UK
To stay in the UK to work after your studies, international students will need permission in the form of a visa, unless you are an EEA or Swiss national. The rules about working in the UK are complex and change frequently, so be sure to check for full and up-to-date information. The University’s visa and immigration advisers give regular talks at the Careers Service on the current work visa options and can also cover individual queries. Check our Events Calendar on CareerConnect for details. Regrettably, the Careers Service’s staff cannot advise on visas.
New immigration system launches on Monday 5 October 2020
The Home Office announced, as this publication was ‘going to press’ in September 2020, that legislation has been laid in Parliament for a new Student Route that will start on Monday 5 October 2020 and replace the Tier 4 system. It will be similar to the Tier 4 system with some slight changes to make the process easier for student visa applications. The primary reason for the change is to include EU/EEA (excludes Irish nationals) and Swiss
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