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Barriers to post-study visa have ‘detrimental impact’ on graduates

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Report urges policymakers to back post-study visa amid tepid government support

A lack of awareness among employers and low levels of support from policymakers are stifling the potential of the two-year post-study work visa for international graduates, according to a report.

The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services found that while international graduates benefited from the visa, which was reintroduced in 2021, there were “disheartening tales” from university leavers who struggled to find work in the UK jobs market.

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