PSW (Graduate Route) Services

Post-Study Work visa assistance allowing international graduates to stay and work in the UK for 2-3 years.

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Overview

The Graduate Route (commonly known as PSW) allows international students who have successfully completed a degree at UK higher education providers to stay in the UK for two years (three years for PhD graduates) to work or look for work. You do not need a job offer or sponsorship to apply.

Strategic Benefits

  • Stay and work in the UK for 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates) without sponsorship
  • Highly flexible route allowing employment in any sector, at any skill level
  • Transition smoothly onto the Skilled Worker route from inside the UK
  • Complete digital application support via UKVI identity check apps

Why Choose Visa-Pro.uk

We provide a unique combination of expert legal knowledge, responsive customer service, and caseworker precision:

  • Fast-track processing assistance for immediate post-university transition
  • Certified legal strategists protecting your future visa pathways
  • Pre-career guidance to plan your long-term settlement (ILR)

Required Documentation Checklist

You can check off the standard documents below to assess your readiness. Each of these will be audited by our experts to ensure format compliance:

Caseworker Pro-Tip & Audit Warning

You must apply for the Graduate visa from INSIDE the UK. Do not travel outside the UK while your student visa is expiring and before your Graduate application is submitted, or your route will be invalidated.

Application Process & Timeline

Our structured execution timeline for your application:

Step 1: Eligibility Check

Confirming your university has notified the Home Office of your course completion.

Step 2: Application Preparation

Gathering your CAS number and BRP details.

Step 3: Submission via App

Using the UK Immigration: ID Check app for a seamless application.

Step 4: Approval

Receiving your digital immigration status (eVisa).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this visa lead to settlement?

No, the Graduate route does not directly lead to ILR. However, you can switch to a Skilled Worker visa during this time, which does lead to settlement.