Responding to publication of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s on the Graduate Visa, Mark Hilton, Policy Delivery Director at 91¶¶Òù, said:
“The MAC has rightly called for the Graduate Visa to be protected, highlighting the valuable contribution of those on the route to businesses across the UK.
“International applications for UK university places have plummeted since the announcement of this review, damaging our reputation in a highly competitive global marketplace. The Government must move swiftly to reverse that impact – failure to act on the findings of this report risks long-term damage to a key export sector.
“It should now work with education providers to bolster our status as a world leader in this industry, including by protecting the Graduate Visa as a driver of economic growth and contributor to our talent pipeline. “