UK to limit international student dependant visas as migration rises
The UK government is set to limit dependant visas for international master’s students on one-year courses, according to new reports.
The UK government is set to limit dependant visas for international master’s students on one-year courses, according to new reports.
The UK government is considering limiting dependant visas as the number of students bringing family members with them increased in 2022.
The UK secretary of state for education has shown strong support for international students and the wider sector, with reports that she will resist any potential cuts to international student numbers by the Home Office.
The ability for UK masters and PhD students to bring dependants is key in allowing UK universities to recruit students from a wider range of countries and compete against other study destinations, the UK government has emphasised.
Rising numbers of international students bringing dependants with them to study in the UK, especially from Nigeria, is leading to new challenges for universities supporting families in planning for their arrival and finding accommodation.