Post Study Work Permit In Scotland 2017
Study abroad in Scotland! It is a great option to get your Post Study Work Permit in Scotland 2017. Every year many students from various countries apply for study in Scotland.
If you are a non-EU student who has just finished studying in UK, then you must be eagerly waiting to continue your stay. Particularly, if you find difficulty in finding work immediately after completing your degree, then you can make use of Post Study Work Permit (PSWP) or Graduate Entrepreneur visa to continue your stay and gather some experience to kick start your career in form of a business.
If you are an international student in the UK, getting a visa to stay on after you graduate is easier than ever.
You might have graduated from your education and looking for a job but still live in the country of your study. Now the question you have to ask yourself is whether you should stay in the country or move back home. There are many benefits
Post Study Work Permit In Scotland 2017
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland is renowned for its breathtaking outdoor landscape, mountains, lochs and glens.
Scotland is less than one hour from London by plane, and just over 90 minutes from Paris. With international airports close by and a host of European cities a short flight away, Scotland is a wonderful base to explore the best locations in Europe.
Scotland has multiple top and famous universities including the University of St. Andrews, University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh. With warm and friendly people, vibrant cities and beautiful surroundings, a lot of international students settle in Scotland after completing their studies. Scottish cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow are popular among students, and some of the best places to live in the UK as a student.
Also read: For more post-study options in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeland or Europe, check out our other post-study articles!
Scotland has always been an open and welcoming nation, and that welcome has been extended to the many people from around the world who choose to study, live, work and raise their families here.https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-6982704556438860&output=html&h=250&adk=885796922&adf=2818110865&w=250&lmt=1659466197&psa=1&channel=9593645725&format=250×250&url=https%3A%2F%2Fimmigrationandmigration.com%2Fpost-study-work-options-how-to-get-a-work-visa-in-scotland-after-studies%2F&fwrattr=true&wgl=1&uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiOC4wLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDMuMC41MDYwLjEzNCIsW10sbnVsbCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siLk5vdC9BKUJyYW5kIiwiOTkuMC4wLjAiXSxbIkdvb2dsZSBDaHJvbWUiLCIxMDMuMC41MDYwLjEzNCJdLFsiQ2hyb21pdW0iLCIxMDMuMC41MDYwLjEzNCJdXSxmYWxzZV0.&dt=1659466196285&bpp=43&bdt=3158&idt=1429&shv=r20220727&mjsv=m202207270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Dc1a2067bcd527ba2%3AT%3D1657793477%3AS%3DALNI_MbaLLA24NiUjJhgYQ987cvdIy_PfA&gpic=UID%3D00000a1d3dd3aeed%3AT%3D1657793477%3ART%3D1659427119%3AS%3DALNI_MalKSWYiEmJ_W9ookMY8N8wlo81rA&correlator=7169186967581&frm=20&pv=2&ga_vid=1604719112.1657822304&ga_sid=1659466196&ga_hid=150923467&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=50&u_h=768&u_w=1366&u_ah=728&u_aw=1366&u_cd=24&u_sd=1&dmc=8&adx=550&ady=3295&biw=1349&bih=657&scr_x=0&scr_y=1194&eid=44759876%2C44759927%2C44759837%2C44763505%2C31068670%2C42531607%2C31064019&oid=2&pvsid=2224252938314103&tmod=1829309546&uas=0&nvt=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&eae=0&fc=896&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1366%2C0%2C1366%2C728%2C1366%2C657&vis=1&rsz=o%7C%7CeEbr%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=0&bc=31&ifi=4&uci=a!4&btvi=1&fsb=1&xpc=UvzsQFnaw9&p=https%3A//immigrationandmigration.com&dtd=1557
International students make up almost a quarter of all students at Scottish universities and make a significant financial and academic contribution to the Scottish institutions. They bring important social, cultural and economic benefits to the society and add to the diversity to communities, enriching the learning experience and supporting local businesses and jobs.
Scotland was one of the industrial powerhouses of Europe from the time of the Industrial Revolution onwards, being a world leader in manufacturing. This left a legacy in the diversity of goods and services which Scotland produces, from textiles, whisky and shortbread to jet engines, buses, computer software as well as banking, insurance, investment management and other related financial services.
How Brexit affects EU students
Last 31 December 2020, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) ended. And, at the heart of it will be the Points-Based Immigration System.
Common Travel Area (CTA)
The Common Travel Area is an open borders area comprising the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands.
Under the CTA, British and Irish citizens can move freely and reside in either jurisdiction and enjoy associated rights and privileges, including the right to study, work and live in both territories. This means that Irish students will not be affected by the changes brought about by the UK’s exit from the EU.
EU Students before Brexit
EU students already in the UK before 31 December 2020 have to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to retain their rights to study, work and live in the UK prior to the UK exiting the EU. The deadline for registration under EUSS is on 30 June 2021.
EU Students after Brexit
From January 2021, EU students who come to the UK to study and wish to stay after completion of their studies have to abide by the new immigration rule, Points-Based Immigration System, similar to non-EU students.
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New Graduate Route
The new route will be launched in the summer of 2021, meaning that any eligible student who graduates in the summer of 2021 or after will be able to apply. This includes students who have already started their courses. There will be no limit to the graduates admitted to this route.
The new route will allow graduates to apply for a visa to remain in the UK for two years after completing their studies so they can look for work or start work at any skill level. PhD graduates can stay back in the UK for three years instead of two years.
Under the Graduate Route, you will be able to work, or look for work in any sector, at any level and you will also be able to switch into the skilled work route if you meet the requirements.
You have to take note that the time spent on this permit does not count towards the 5 year Indefinite Leave to Remain or permanent residency requirement, so the sooner you switch your visa the better.
You qualify for this route if you meet the following conditions:
- have a valid Student or Tier 4 visa
- have successfully completed a degree at undergraduate level or above in the summer of 2021 or after
- you must have completed the entirety of the degree inside the UK except for:
- Permitted study abroad programmes that take place outside the UK.
- Distance learning due to COVID-19. At present, guidance states that you must return to the UK before 6 April 2021 at the latest before completing your studies to be eligible.
- Distance learning due to COVID-19 and you are starting a one-year master’s course in January 2021, you will need to arrive in the UK by 27 September 2021 and complete the final semester of your studies in the UK in order to be eligible to apply for the Graduate Route.
- have not previously been granted a visa under the graduate immigration route
- have permission from your financial sponsor (only if your financial sponsor was a government sponsor)
To apply, you need to be inside the UK. As this is a new route, we have limited information for the visa application process. This page will be updated once the authorities will release more details.