Survey 1: Popular science about PSW visa

PSW visa is back !

Will it be a way out for international students?

Q1: What is PSW visa?

The full name of the PSW visa is Post Study Work. The purpose of the visa is to allow university, master's, and doctoral graduates (regardless of subject) to obtain an international diploma in the UK. After graduation, they can have 2 years to work or engage in business activities in the UK ( (regardless of job type), giving international students who want to work locally a full year and 8 months of buffer compared to the current 4 months.

Q2: The origin of PSW?

On June 30, 2008, the British government officially introduced the T1 (point-based system) to replace the early IGS visa and did not require a sponsor (guarantor). It was later canceled in April 2012, discontinuing graduate internships. A way out of finding a job.

Q3: Why does the UK plan to open PSW?

• International students bring huge economic benefits to the UK every year.
  
  It is an important source of cash for universities. The well-known British education group, Russell Group, has stated that overseas students account for one-third of the total number of students in the Russell Group; for the British government, this tax alone , the state treasury can earn 1 billion pounds.
  
  
• The number of international students in the UK is increasing slowly.
  Survey data shows that in the past few years, the number of students choosing to study in Canada has increased by 57%, compared with 45% in Australia and 40% in the United States. In contrast, the number in the United Kingdom has only increased by less than 10%. Therefore, many people in the British education sector believe that the PWS visa is one of the important factors leading to this result.

Survey 2: Actual impact on international students

Q4: Who is eligible for PSW visa?

Q5: When will applications open?

Applications will reopen in summer 2021.

Q6: What are the advantages of PSW visa for international students?

• More job options.
  During the abolition of PSW in the past, many international students had to work in industries where it was easier to obtain a visa in order to get a work visa, resulting in the need to compromise for the visa. However, after the PSW is about to come back, international students will have more time to work in different industries. Find your niche among industries, and you don’t have to worry about visas if you want to change jobs.
• Staying in the UK has become longer.
  Compared with the past, there were only 4 months after graduation. International students can stay in the UK for 2 years. This is undoubtedly a big plus for students who want to find a job in the UK. It is also a good choice if you simply want to experience the British working environment. , overall the flexibility is quite large, and appropriate arrangements can be made according to personal life plans.

Q7: What are the disadvantages of PSW visa for international students?

• PSW visa will directly affect the number of students who stay in the UK after graduation. Seniors within 2 years of graduation will compete with younger students who have just graduated for job opportunities.

• In the past, due to visa restrictions, you had to get a better job to stay. Now you can stay regardless of the job category. Therefore, it is recommended that you plan to use the PSW visa. Students who plan to stay in the UK after graduation need to obtain immigration-related qualifications. Pay attention to career planning!