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Graduate Visa — Post-Study Work Application Tools

Check eligibility, prepare supporting statements, and audit Graduate visa applications before submission — for students who have completed a qualifying UK degree and want to stay and work.

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What the Platform Does

Tools built specifically for Graduate Visa cases

  • Eligibility confirmation — degree completed at a licensed HEI on the Register of Licensed Sponsors
  • Application timing check — ensuring the application is made within the permitted window
  • Supporting statement for applications where additional context is needed
  • Pre-submission audit identifying any compliance issues
Key Requirements

What applicants must meet

  • Successfully completed a degree (bachelor's, master's, or PhD) at a Higher Education Institution that holds a Student sponsor licence
  • Application submitted while still in the UK and before the Student visa expires
  • Cannot have previously held a Graduate visa
What We Check For

Common refusal grounds — caught before submission

Degree not completed at a licensed HEI — institution lost its licence before the degree was awarded
Application submitted after the Student visa expired
Applicant previously held a Graduate visa (it can only be granted once)
Degree not at the required level for the Graduate visa
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Graduate visa last?

2 years for bachelor's and master's graduates, and 3 years for PhD (doctorate) graduates.

Do I need a job offer for the Graduate visa?

No. The Graduate visa is unsponsored — you can use it to work (at any skill level), look for work, or set up a business. There is no salary requirement.

Can I switch from a Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes — this is one of the most common transitions. If you secure a job offer from a licensed sponsor that meets the Skilled Worker requirements, you can switch before your Graduate visa expires.

Can the Graduate visa be extended?

No. The Graduate visa cannot be extended. When it expires, you must have switched to another visa category (such as Skilled Worker) or leave the UK.

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