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Graduate caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Graduate route.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
1 July 2021
Last updated:
3 August 2026
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  1. Updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

  2. Published version 5.0 of the Graduate route guidance, a full list of changes can be found in the guide.

  3. Updated information in the 'Eligibility' section about assessing applications for dependent partners and dependant children and about proof of relationship for dependant partners.

  4. Graduate caseworker guidance updated.

  5. Updated sections on 'Study in the UK requirement' and 'Covid-19 concessions'.

  6. First published.

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Graduate caseworker guidance

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This guidance tells caseworkers how to consider applications from people who wish to remain in the UK to work, or look for work, under the Graduate route of the points-based system.

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