News & Updates
BRP expiring 31 December 2024? Get your eVisa now!
Do you have a BRP card that shows an expiry date of 31 December 2024? It's time to go digital. Click for more details on what to do next.
The Graduate Route Visa is retained – Government confirms
The University has received confirmation from the Home Office that the government has accepted the Migration Advisory Committees (MAC) (Rapid Review of the Graduate RouteLink opens in a new window) recommendation to retain the Graduate Route Visa in its current form.
This is welcome news for our international students, and ends the uncertainty created since the review was announced earlier this year.
We have also worked with Careers and launched a new set of webpages to provide more tailored support to our international students wishing to pursue their careers in the UK after studies. The page is packed with information and links to explore:
- Career options and job sectors
- Timelines guiding you through before, during, and after your studies
- Part-time work during your studies
- Essential requirements of finding a job
- Visa pathways
- Warwick alumni success stories, and much more…
Please take a moment to look through our Careers support for international students. We hope the information on this page will benefit you immensely.
Not a UK or Irish national? You may need an e-Visa soon
The UK Home Office is changing the way in which non-UK/Irish nationals prove their immigration status in the UK. The new system will gradually replace physical documents (such as BRPs and visa in passports) with a new digital status known as ‘e-Visa’. It is being rolled out in phases and you should expect an email from the Home Office between now and June 2024. It is completely free, and most people can apply with a smart phone. Watch this 2-minute video and read Immigration news for further information.
Once your eVisa has been created please use the View and Prove service to generate a share code and complete the Upload form. The Student Immigration and Compliance team will update your record.
If you require any further support and advice about the eVisa, please contact the Immigration team.
New statement of changes to the immigration rules published on 14th March 2024 by the government
The government published the statement of changes and explanatory memorandum to the immigration rules which will bring into effect some of the recent news about increasing the income threshold for Skilled Worker visas. We have outlined some of the main changes below.
The Home Office have announced some implementation dates for upcoming changes to the immigration rules
The Home Office has issued a new announcement outlining the implementation dates of the upcoming new changes which were published recently. Click here for the Home Secretary’s latest statement.
23 Dec 2023 - Update on Skilled Worker route and other immigration categories
On 21 December 2023, UK government provided further updates since their initial announcement on 04 Dec 2023 on Skilled Worker Route, Spouse/ partner Route, Graduate Route review and Shortage Occupation List.
4 Dec 2023 - Skilled Worker visa salary threshold increase and other immigration changes
On 04 Dec 2023, the UK Government has announced wide-ranging measures aimed at reducing legal migration to the UK. These changes will affect the Skilled Worker Route, Shortage Occupation list, family visa and reviewing the Graduate route.
Immigration Health Surcharge increase to come into effect no earlier than 16 January 2024
On 16 January 2024 (or 21 days after the measure is finalised, whichever is later), subject to parliamentary approval, the immigration health surcharge will increase for all visa applications.
Updates to the immigration rules - Statement of Changes 17th July 2023
The UK government published changes to the immigration rules on 17th July 2023. Some of these changes took effect from 3pm on 17th July 2023. Click on the link above for more information.
Visa concession for Ukrainians - updated 16.03.2022
- Ukrainian nationals on an existing points-based system route (such as a Student visa or a Graduate Route visa) can extend their leave in the UK
- Ukrainian nationals on an existing visitor visa can exceptionally switch into a points-based system immigration route without having to leave the UK
- Ukrainian nationals on an existing visitor visa can apply under the family route for further leave without meeting the immigration status requirement, provided they meet the requirements for leave based on exceptional circumstances
- Ukrainian nationals on an existing seasonal worker visa will have their leave in the UK extended to 31 December 2022
- Ukrainian nationals in temporary HGV/pork butcher jobs will have their leave in the UK extended to 31 December 2022 and will also be allowed to apply to the skilled worker route
- The concession also makes a provision for Ukrainian nationals and their dependants to waive the requirement to provide documentary evidence. This concession applies when you are making a permission to stay application and are unable to provide the required documents. If you wish to rely on this concession, the guidance advises that you will need to provide a written explanation as to why you cannot provide the document that you would normally be required to submit to support your application.
- To be eligible under the documentary evidence concession, you must have lawfully entered the UK prior to 24 February 2022, or made an entry clearance application and arrived in the UK after this date.