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PR after Study in the UK
The usual route is: graduate Route (2 years; 18 months for applications from January 2027), skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor and settlement (ILR) after qualifying years on a work route — the government has proposed longer qualifying periods. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Graduate Route: 2 years
- Skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor
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PR after Study in the UK
The usual route is: graduate Route (2 years; 18 months for applications from January 2027), skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor and settlement (ILR) after qualifying years on a work route — the government has proposed longer qualifying periods. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: GOV.UK — Student visa
UK at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students; full time in official vacations
- Minimum pay
- National Living Wage £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21+ (from April 2026)
- After graduation
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
- Longer term
- Skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor; Settlement (ILR) after qualifying years on a work route — the government has proposed longer qualifying periods
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in the UK
- 01
Stage 1
Graduate Route (2 years; 18 months for applications from January 2027)
- 02
Stage 2
Skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor
- 03
Stage 3
Settlement (ILR) after qualifying years on a work route — the government has proposed longer qualifying periods
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students; full time in official vacations
National Living Wage £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21+ (from April 2026)
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
Possible routes: Graduate Route (2 years; 18 months for applications from January 2027), Skilled Worker visa with a licensed sponsor and Settlement (ILR) after qualifying years on a work route — the government has proposed longer qualifying periods.
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