Scotland has introduced a new visa plan aimed at helping international graduates transition into the workforce and address the country’s population and economic challenges.
The Scottish government has outlined the proposal for the ‘Scottish Graduate Visa,’ a two-year visa that will bridge the gap between the Study and Graduate visas and the Skilled Worker Visa.
According to Business Today, international graduates in Scotland must qualify for a Skilled Worker visa to secure long-term employment.
To be eligible for the Skilled Worker visa, graduates need a confirmed job offer in a role that meets specific requirements, including an annual salary of at least £38,700, or the “going rate” for the job.
However, the new Scottish Graduate Visa aims to make this transition easier by providing graduates with more time to gain work experience before they qualify for the Skilled Worker visa.
Details provide that the Scottish Graduate Visa would be valid for up to two years, during which…
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