Can a Master's Graduate Bring Parents to UK on PSW Visa?

Unfortunately, a Post-Study Work Visa (Graduate Visa) in the UK does not allow you to bring your parents along. The Graduate Visa is primarily for the international student who has completed their degree in the UK, and it is designed to allow you to work or look for work after your studies. This visa does not extend to dependents like parents.

However, there are some other routes to bring family members to the UK under different circumstances:

1. Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) Visa:

• If, after your Graduate Visa, you secure a job that qualifies for a Skilled Worker Visa (and meets the salary requirement), you can apply to bring your spouse or children as dependents. However, parents do not qualify as dependents under this visa route.

2. Visitor Visa:

• Your parents can apply for a Standard Visitor Visa to visit you in the UK for up to 6 months. However, this would be a temporary stay, and they wouldn't be able to live or work in the UK permanently.

3. Family Visa (for parents to join a UK citizen or resident):

• If you later become a permanent resident (through a route like settlement), you may be able to sponsor your parents under the Family Visa category. However, this is usually a long process and involves meeting specific criteria, including financial requirements.

Conclusion:

While your Post-Study Work Visa doesn’t allow for bringing parents, you can look into other visa options like the Standard Visitor Visa for temporary visits. For long-term residency for your parents, you would likely need to explore more permanent visa options once you have a more settled status in the UK, such as obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa or later applying for settlement.