Will the UK reintroduce a post-study work visa in 2018?

Yes, the UK reintroduced a post-study work visa policy for foreign students in 2019, not 2018. The UK government announced that it would bring back the Post-Study Work Visa, known as the Graduate Visa, starting on July 1, 2021.

Key Details of the Graduate Visa:

• Duration: The Graduate Visa allows international students who have completed a degree in the UK to stay and work in the country for up to 2 years after completing their studies. PhD graduates can stay for 3 years.

• Eligibility: To apply for the Graduate Visa, students must have successfully completed a bachelor's, master's, or PhD at a recognized UK higher education institution while holding a valid Student Visa.

• Work Rights: Graduates can work at any skill level during this time and do not need a job offer to apply. It is a flexible visa that offers freedom to work in most sectors.

This policy was part of the UK government's broader efforts to attract and retain international talent after concerns over reducing opportunities for international students to stay and work post-graduation under previous immigration rules.

The reintroduction of this policy provided an exciting opportunity for international graduates, allowing them to gain work experience in the UK before potentially transitioning to other visa types like the Skilled Worker Visa if they meet the necessary criteria.