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Indian stakeholders tell of Grad Route impact

The PIE News

With the Migration Advisory Committee set to release its review findings on the UK Graduate Route on May 14, stakeholders in one of its biggest markets have cautioned against any major changes. “But keeping the current scenario in mind, the numbers could be around 70k – 100k or maybe less in upcoming years. .

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Graduate Route key for UK-India relations

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As the UK and India attempt to formulate a free trade agreement, and with the future of the UK Graduate Route uncertain, stakeholders have highlighted the importance of post-study work offerings for bilateral relations between the countries.

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NISAU UK launches Grad route campaign

The PIE News

The National Indian Students and Alumni Union has launched the Fair Visa, Fair Chance campaign in an attempt to defend the UK Graduate Route visa. We must prevent abuse of this route, protect the integrity and quality of our higher education, and ensure it works in our best interests.

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“Not all bad news” as first impact of UK policy hits sector – The PIE Live

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Major student source markets for UK universities are seeing declines in applications in the latest admissions cycle sparking concerns about enrolment numbers in the next intake. “India will continue to be a hugely important market,” said Catriona McCarthy, chair of BUILA and director for Global Engagement at Ulster University. .

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UK policy ‘economically illiterate’ for India relations 

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Lord Bilimoria has criticised the government’s latest immigration policy statement and the detrimental effect it is having on India-UK relations and the wider economy. Bilimoria first proposed a two year post-study visa for the UK to the House of Lords back in 2007. It feels like a bit of deja vu,” recalled Arora. .

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UK: upfront costs ‘too high’ as NHS surcharge rises

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The Immigration Health Surcharge for students applying to study in the UK is set to rise by 66% when it increases from £470 to £776 for students on February 6. The increase will affect all visa routes where the IHS fee is charged. I know quite a few people haven’t even registered with the NHS, which I think people forget.”

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What do international students really think of proposed policy changes?

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The UK’s higher education sector has faced dark clouds recently. Policy changes – both proposed and already implemented – have elicited concern from corners of the UK HE market about the continued appeal of the UK as a premier study destination for international students.

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