The government has officially abandoned the proposal to eliminate the post-study work visa. This success reflects the collective dedication of everyone who participated in this campaign. Please remain vigilant as we monitor the implementation of these new policies in the coming months.
March 23, 2011
Final supporters
ISA UK launched this petition in response to UKBA’s latest proposals on the student immigration system.
The UKBA’s consultation is to reform the student immigration system and expects to achieve the following.
• Raising the level of courses students can study. Only Highly Trusted Sponsors will be able to offer courses to adult students at National Qualification Levels 3,4 and 5.
• Introducing tougher entry criteria for students other than child students.
• Ensuring students return overseas after their course.
• Limiting the entitlements to work and sponsor dependants.
• Simpler procedures for checking low-risk applications.
• Stricter accreditation procedures for education providers in the private sector.
We think if these draconian changes are implemented, it will be detrimental to UK Plc. What the proposal seemingly fails to recognise is the positive cultural and economical contribution of international students to the UK. The UK Council for International Student Affairs(UKCISA) estimates that international students contribute £2.5 billion to the UK economy in university fees alone. The British Council reports that the most recent estimate of the economic contribution of international students to the UK is £12.5 billion per year.
One aspect of these proposals is a plan to scrap the post-study work visa (henceforth referred to as PSWV). This category was created in order to retain the UK’s best international graduates and to make UK university education more attractive to students. International students currently studying here in UK were essentially promised a two year Tier 1 PSWV upon choosing to study in the UK.
The principles of fairness and predictability require that no retrospective changes should be applied to current students. We believe that retrospective changes send a negative message to current and future students and the public in general.
Therefore, we the undersigned request the UK Govt. not to implement these draconian changes and to uphold and preserve the British value of fairness in tough times.
Updates
January 31, 2011
We are currently formalizing our correspondence with the relevant government departments to ensure these concerns are addressed directly. Your commitment to this cause provides the necessary weight for these discussions as we press for administrative transparency.
January 31, 2011
The scale of the response to this petition demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting the international education sector. This growing momentum reinforces our position as we prepare to present these concerns to the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2011
6 Comments
My flatmate is going through this and it is absolute hell. Keep our unis global!
absolute joke of a policy.
The immigration system in this country is a complete shambles. Stop punishing students for wanting a good education.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?? It just drives talent away from the UK. So short sighted.
Ridiculous rules. We are losing so many bright kids because the home office is obsessed with targets. Sort it out.
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The government has officially abandoned the proposal to eliminate the post-study work visa. This success reflects the collective dedication of everyone who participated in this campaign. Please remain vigilant as we monitor the implementation of these new policies in the coming months.
March 23, 2011
Final supporters
ISA UK launched this petition in response to UKBA’s latest proposals on the student immigration system.
The UKBA’s consultation is to reform the student immigration system and expects to achieve the following.
• Raising the level of courses students can study. Only Highly Trusted Sponsors will be able to offer courses to adult students at National Qualification Levels 3,4 and 5.
• Introducing tougher entry criteria for students other than child students.
• Ensuring students return overseas after their course.
• Limiting the entitlements to work and sponsor dependants.
• Simpler procedures for checking low-risk applications.
• Stricter accreditation procedures for education providers in the private sector.
We think if these draconian changes are implemented, it will be detrimental to UK Plc. What the proposal seemingly fails to recognise is the positive cultural and economical contribution of international students to the UK. The UK Council for International Student Affairs(UKCISA) estimates that international students contribute £2.5 billion to the UK economy in university fees alone. The British Council reports that the most recent estimate of the economic contribution of international students to the UK is £12.5 billion per year.
One aspect of these proposals is a plan to scrap the post-study work visa (henceforth referred to as PSWV). This category was created in order to retain the UK’s best international graduates and to make UK university education more attractive to students. International students currently studying here in UK were essentially promised a two year Tier 1 PSWV upon choosing to study in the UK.
The principles of fairness and predictability require that no retrospective changes should be applied to current students. We believe that retrospective changes send a negative message to current and future students and the public in general.
Therefore, we the undersigned request the UK Govt. not to implement these draconian changes and to uphold and preserve the British value of fairness in tough times.
Updates
January 31, 2011
We are currently formalizing our correspondence with the relevant government departments to ensure these concerns are addressed directly. Your commitment to this cause provides the necessary weight for these discussions as we press for administrative transparency.
January 31, 2011
The scale of the response to this petition demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting the international education sector. This growing momentum reinforces our position as we prepare to present these concerns to the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2011
6 Comments
Just let them study. It brings money and life to our cities. Not hard to understand.
My flatmate is going through this and it is absolute hell. Keep our unis global!
absolute joke of a policy.
The immigration system in this country is a complete shambles. Stop punishing students for wanting a good education.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?? It just drives talent away from the UK. So short sighted.
Ridiculous rules. We are losing so many bright kids because the home office is obsessed with targets. Sort it out.
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Just let them study. It brings money and life to our cities. Not hard to understand.