--- title: "Visas for Graduates of UK Universities" slug: "graduate-visa" date: 2024-03-30 modified: 2024-12-14 author: "First Last" description: "Visas for Graduates of UK Universities Acquiring your Sponsor Licence provides access to a global talent pool. Allowing you to source and recruit the best and most skilled candidates from anywhere in the world for your organisation.   Book Your Call" canonical_url: https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/personal-immigration/work-visas/graduate-visa/ source: https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/personal-immigration/work-visas/graduate-visa/ word_count: 1328 reading_time: "7 min read" schema_type: "WebPage" robots: "index, follow" lang: en-US --- # Visas for Graduates of UK Universities ## Visas for Graduates of UK Universities Acquiring your Sponsor Licence provides access to a global talent pool. Allowing you to source and recruit the best and most skilled candidates from anywhere in the world for your organisation. [Book Your Call](/contact) Learn More ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4786-677x1024.png) ![UK Graduate Visa](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rectangle-4788-7-740x1024.webp) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4787.png) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Group-1000011186.svg) Rated 5.0 on Google “Absolute Dream to Deal With” Dene Geary “They Handled Everything” Sylvette Jacobs “Professionalism at its Very Best” Jeff Grove UK Graduate Visa Solicitors ## Secure Your Graduate Visa With Rove Legal ## Secure Your Graduate Visa With Rove Legal For international students, the UK Graduate Visa category offers the most freedom in terms of work and travel. Graduates with a doctoral qualification such as a PhD can stay in the UK for up to three years, while all other Graduate visas are valid for two years. If eligible, your family members will be able to join you in the UK as dependants, and you and your family are free to travel abroad and return to the country as you wish. Most jobs are permitted under this visa, including self-employment and voluntary work, and you do not need to have a job offer before applying. You must apply for a Graduate visa before your student visa expires, but you don’t have to wait until you have formally graduated. If you are coming to the end of your student visa, get in touch today for personalised legal support in applying for a Graduate visa. 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This includes verifying that you can financially support yourself and any dependants during your stay. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Line-28.svg) ### Proactive Advice Preparing your UK visa application is a complex and time-consuming process. Our immigration law experts will help you to gather all required documentation, alleviating the stress and giving you the best chances of submitting a successful application. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Line-28.svg) ### Expert Lawyers It is not possible to extend your Graduate visa, and this route does not lead to settlement. If you’d like to stay in the UK beyond your visa expiry date, we will advise you on the best immigration routes for your circumstances. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4772.jpg) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4773.jpg) ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rectangle-4774.jpg) Our Process ## 3 Easy Step to Your Visa ## 3 Easy Step to Your Visa Say goodbye to complicated immigration applications and endless documentation. Our senior partners are ready to make the process smooth and easy for you! 1. Contact us to book your complimentary consultation Fill in our [contact form](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/contact/) with a brief overview of your situation and we will be in touch as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation with our immigration law experts. 2. We’ll review your case and provide a quotation During your free consultation, we will provide guidance on how we can support you with your immigration needs. Once we have assessed your current situation and objectives, we will advise on the best course of action. 3. Leave the complex legal matters to us Once you have approved the quote, we will supply you with our full terms of business. After the terms have been agreed to, we will work closely with you (or on your behalf where appropriate) to achieve your immediate and long-term UK immigration goals. ## Success Stories ## Success Stories Sorry, your ID is maybe not correct (If you did not place any ID that means auto-detect does not work.). 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Their knowledge of immigration law is second to none. The fast efficient way that they deal with situations is first-class professionalism at its very best. Once you have used Jay and his team you will never use anyone else. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/quotes.jpg) Jay Moghal of Rove Legal is extremely professional and has deep and impressive knowledge of all aspects of immigration law and procedure. He is creative and a great communicator, fierce and energising, encouraging the pursuit of his clients’ cases with impeccable judgement. I would not hesitate to recommend Jay. His knowledge and professionalism shines through in every event. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/quotes.jpg) Jay and his team assisted with switching over from a student BRP to a spousal one. All I had to do was show up to my appointment and take my fingerprints/photos. They handled the rest! What a dream. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/quotes.jpg) Rove Legal were an absolute dream to deal with. Jay Moghal was our appointed lawyer and he was excellent to deal with. He ensured we submitted all of the required documents and when our application was delayed with COVID challenges he chased the UK Government to expedite the issue and ensure a successful outcome. Highly recommend Rove Legal and Jay to anyone who needs immigration to support. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/quotes.jpg) Highly recommended. Jay is a thorough professional, who reviewed the case in depth, looked after all the aspects and his suggestions on what I should submit with the case were spot on. I don’t think my case would have been accepted without his help. ![](https://rovedev.republicmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/quotes.jpg) I had a very good experience with Mr Jay Moghal. I faced a couple of problems and appreciate his professionalism and transparency to deal with my issues and solve the problem. I highly recommend him. YOU MAY WONDER ## Frequently Asked Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions What are the eligibility requirements for a UK Graduate Visa? To apply for a Graduate visa, you must already be in the UK on either a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa. You must have successfully completed your course, whether that was a bachelor’s degree, postgraduate degree or another eligible course. For your course to be eligible, the provider must be listed with the Home Office as a licenced sponsor that has a ‘track record of compliance’. Approved educators are listed with the status ‘Student Sponsor – Track Record’ You need to have studied in the UK for at least 12 months, if the total length of your course is more than 12 months. If the total length is shorter than 12 months, you need to have studied for the total length of the course. How long will it take to receive a decision about my visa application? Most applicants receive a decision on their visa within eight weeks of submitting their application. If your student visa expires before you’ve received a decision, you will be permitted to remain in the UK while you wait for the Home Office’s response. How much does a Graduate visa cost? The application fee for the Graduate visa is £715. You and any dependants will also be subject to the healthcare surcharge which is usually £624pp for each year you intend to be in the UK.