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UK Move To Deport Nigerians, Other Foreign Students- See why

The UK government is considering stricter regulations for international students, including Nigerians, who have low grades while studying in the country. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) will scrutinize the existing two-year graduate visa program to assess its potential misuse and impact on net migration.

Key Points:

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC): The MAC will review the existing two-year graduate visa program to address concerns about misuse and impact on net migration.
Concerns About Misuse: There are concerns that the visa scheme is being used for low-skilled jobs or as a two-year stay in the UK, without specific employment requirements.
Academic Performance Benchmarks: The MAC is considering the introduction of minimum grade thresholds or specific course achievements as eligibility factors for the visa.
Additional Restrictions: Other potential restrictions under consideration include limiting the visa to graduates of certain universities or specific courses, and restricting visa holders to specific job types or activities.

Professor Brian Bell, Chairman of the MAC, highlighted the absence of academic performance benchmarks in the current visa criteria. The committee aims to review whether there should be requirements for specific grades in university courses.

The review by the MAC suggests a reevaluation of the two-year graduate visa program to ensure it aligns with the government’s migration goals and addresses concerns about potential misuse. It may lead to the introduction of stricter eligibility criteria for foreign students.