Updates for Students

Earlier this year, the Government announced that they are going to introduce measures to limit what is allowed on a Student visa.

From January 2024, it is proposed that overseas students, except for those who are in the UK on post-graduate routes, will not be allowed to bring any dependent family members. This means that spouse's and children of overseas students will have to look at alternative routes if they want to join family UK (who are on the student route) residing in the UK. However, it has been said that the government will work with the higher education sector to explore alternative options, ensuring that students studying at the UK's world-leading universities can bring dependents.

Further potential changes that are said to be included are the requirements in relation to funds that students must have to demonstrate that they can look after themselves and their dependants in the UK, as well as the fact that overseas students will have to officially complete their studies before they are able to switch to a work visa.

The government also intend to stop dishonest international student agents who may be supporting inappropriate applications.

It is believed that further information will be released on this later in the year and we will of course keep you updated, but the proposed changes are fairly radical in their nature, and face significant opposition.