UK visa curbs may hit India and China
Britain’s move to abolish the visa that allows Indian and other non-EU students to take up employment in the UK for two years after the completion of their courses is likely to reduce the number of Indians coming here for MBA degrees, an industry body has said.
The London-based Association of MBAs, which accredits business management courses in 70 countries, including the UK, said the proposed move was of “significant concern” and would restrict enrollment of international students from India and elsewhere.
In a speech last week, the immigration minister, Mr Damian Green said that non-EU students could not be allowed unfettered access to the UK labour market amidst growing unemployment in Britain.
He said: “The post study work route was intended to form a bridge between study and skilled work, allowing all international graduates to remain for two years after graduation. To allow unfettered access to the jobs market for two years to anyone with a student visa from abroad is putting an unnecessary extra strain on our own graduates.”
The London-based Association of MBAs, which accredits business management courses in 70 countries, including the UK, said the proposed move was of “significant concern” and would restrict enrollment of international students from India and elsewhere.
In a speech last week, the immigration minister, Mr Damian Green said that non-EU students could not be allowed unfettered access to the UK labour market amidst growing unemployment in Britain.
He said: “The post study work route was intended to form a bridge between study and skilled work, allowing all international graduates to remain for two years after graduation. To allow unfettered access to the jobs market for two years to anyone with a student visa from abroad is putting an unnecessary extra strain on our own graduates.”
