Guidance

Graduate caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Graduate route.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
1 July 2021
Last updated
16 July 2025 — See all updates

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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.

Updates to this page

Published 1 July 2021
Last updated 16 July 2025 show all updates

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

  2. Graduate caseworker guidance updated.

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

  4. First published.

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