Stay in the UK for 2 years (or 3 years if you completed a PhD) to work, gain experience, or start a business. We confirm eligibility, time your application, and prepare a decision-ready file.
Apply after uni reports completion In-country application only 2 years (3 years if PhD) No sponsor required IHS payable Work rights in most jobs
Stay in the UK after successfully completing an eligible UK degree under a Student/Tier 4 visa. Apply once your education provider has reported completion to the Home Office. This route offers flexible work rights but cannot be extended; plan an early switch (e.g., Skilled Worker).
We time filing against expiry, prepare clean evidence, and plan your switch (Skilled Worker/Scale-up).
From eligibility checks to a decision — we prepare a clean, decision-ready application and a plan for your next route (e.g., Skilled Worker) so you don’t lose momentum.
Below are typical Home Office fees and common processing timelines. We’ll confirm the latest figures and service availability during your consultation.
Paid online at the point of application.
Charged per applicant, for each year of permission.
We’ll advise on current service options and realistic timelines.
Answers to common questions about the Graduate (Post-Study Work) Visa route.
It doesn’t lead directly to ILR, but time can count towards the 10-year long residence route. Many applicants later switch to Skilled Worker, Scale-up, or Global Talent.
You can apply once your provider has reported successful completion to the Home Office. You don’t have to wait for your ceremony or paper certificate.
Yes. You can work at any skill level, be self-employed, volunteer, and change employers without sponsorship. You cannot work as a professional sportsperson and you cannot access public funds.
Only if they were already your Student-route dependants (or last granted as such) and continue to meet the rules. Each dependant makes a separate application and pays the fee + IHS.
Standard decisions are commonly within several weeks from identity checks. Priority availability can vary. We’ll confirm current timelines when preparing your application.
Travelling after submitting biometrics/ID can risk treating the application as withdrawn. We usually advise not travelling until a decision, unless we confirm it’s safe for your case.
We’ll tailor this list to your situation. Keep originals handy and provide clear scans (front/back where applicable).
We time filing carefully, align evidence, and avoid errors that cause refusals or invalid applications.
We’ll confirm your eligibility, prepare your Graduate visa, and plan your switch to the next route — keeping your status secure and your career moving.
