Overview

• The Graduate Route Visa allows international students to work in the UK for up to two years post-graduation.
• Sunak initially considered scrapping the visa to reduce migration numbers.
• Key cabinet members, including the Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, opposed the plan due to potential negative impacts on universities and the economy.
• International student organizations argued that the visa is crucial for attracting talent and providing career opportunities.
• The government will instead implement tighter regulations on agents and require some students to take English tests.