12/05/2025
*The UK government has announced major changes as it releases its immigration white paper – including a shorter Graduate Route and stricter compliance rules.*
- The Graduate Route will be reduced from two years to 18 months
- Use of the Agent Quality Framework will become mandatory for any institution using recruitment agents to attract international students
- Compliance requirements for institutions sponsoring international students will be tightened
- New English language requirements for student dependants and skilled workers
The UK government's immigration white paper is tightening every area of the UK's immigration system, including study, work and family.