The HPI visa lets recent graduates of top global universities work in the UK without a job offer or sponsor. You qualify if an eligible university awarded your degree in the last five years. It is short and cannot be extended, but you can switch into other routes such as Skilled Worker before it ends.
Recent graduates of eligible top-ranked global universities who want to work or look for work in the UK without sponsorship.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
The UK Skilled Worker visa is a points-based work route for professionals with a job offer in an eligible occupation from a licensed UK sponsor, requiring a minimum of 70 points to qualify. To be eligible, you need a job offer, meet the salary threshold, and have a good understanding of the English language.
The UK Global Talent visa is for leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology, offering flexibility and a fast track to settlement without requiring a job offer or sponsor. It requires an endorsement from a recognized body or a prestigious prize.
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa requires applicants to be 18-30 years old (or 18-35 for some nationalities) from participating countries, have a minimum amount of personal savings, and be selected in a ballot, with varying costs and processing times.
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