Friday, July 25, 2008

Indian students get 2 yrs work time in UK

Indian students pursuing education in British universities can now work in the UK for two years after completing their courses, instead of one year as allowed earlier.
Starting from Monday, students can seek employment for up to two years under Tier 1 of the Points-Based System (PBS) introduced by the government in early 2008 to replace an earlier scheme, according to official sources.
The students were allowed to stay in the country only for one year after completion of their studies under the previous International Graduate Scheme (IGS).
Indian and other international students will now be able to work in the UK for two years without the need for a sponsor or a work permit, the sources said. [View Full Article]

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