Do you want access to 16 Million International Jobs?

Well if you’re a student at UCL it’s your lucky day. Here at UCL careers we have just arranged access to THE Amazing, THE Fantastic Going Global site. If you haven’t been on Going Global before you’re in for a treat. The idea of the site is to give you expert knowledge of the global [...]

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Should you disclose your nationality on your CV?

Lately I have seen a number of International Students who have asked me the same question, “should I put my nationality on my CV?” and “will this affect how employers view my application?” My view is to be upfront about this… Remember an employer will read your CV and may well work out you are [...]

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International student visa advice!

Do you want to find out about your visa options after studying? Are you confused by the different visa, not knowing which one applies to you? Help is at hand! Visit UCL Rights and Advice this summer to find out the latest about the post study work visa, get the answers to questions about working [...]

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Job search in the USA

If you are thinking about working in the USA here are some top tips, gleaned from our friends at International Futures during Abi Sharma’s time working in the States. Abi Writes… Firstly, if you are thinking about working in the US then the first thing that you need to find out about is visas.  There [...]

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Links from Visa Options Post Study talk

Thanks to all of you that took time out during this busy time to come along to the post study options visa talk today.  Here are some of the links that were mentioned: The UK Boarder Agency’s list of employers that are licensed to employ migrant workers or sponsor migrant students (The Register of sponsors)  [...]

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Word from the top (The Provost on Visas)

Professor Malcolm Grant, UCL Provost has summarised his thoughts about the latest changes to Student Visas and what these implications mean. It seems that planning ahead to secure employment before you graduate will become the normal expectation, which puts UCL students in a favourable light as employers are keen to employ the brightest and best. [...]

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That was unexpected

You may have read the announcement today that post-study work visas are to end. We have been following the developments from the “no change” to today’s shock announcement. The opportunity to gain real work experience in the UK after graduation has been a major incentive for many students we have spoken to about their decision [...]

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UK Border Agency Announces No change to Post Study Work Visa

The Home office’s UK Border Agencies department has announced that it plans to make no changes to the Post-Study work visa. They write, Page 57 confirms at para 7.9 No changes, other than those set out in 7.16 and 7.17 below, are being made to the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) category, which caters for international [...]

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Visa consultation period ends

The 8 week UK student visa consultation period ended on January 31st after attracting more than 30,000 responses. In comments made after the closure, UK immigration minister Damian Green reiterated his plans to reform the current visa system. “I believe attracting talented students from abroad is vital to the UK but we must be more [...]

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Twice for Tuesday

Next Tuesday (25th of Jan) we’ve got not one but two exciting talks lined up for you dealing with all things International. Over lunch (1-2pm) in the Anatomy JZ Young Lecture Theatre, UCL Rights and Advice will  provide you with the latest details on the Tier I Post Study Work visa.  You can find out [...]

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