UK Dependent visas saw a 1900% rise for Indian students according to the latest data from the UK Office of National Statistics.
Highest Number of Dependent Visas
The second highest number of dependent visas were secured by Indian nationals, reaching 43,445 in the year ending 2023. It is a significant increase from the 2019 figure of 2,127. Nigerian students have the highest number of dependent visas. The policy was recently altered by the UK, announcing that students starting from January 2024 will no longer be issued dependent visas.
Rise in UK Study Visas
Indian nationals accounted for 27% of all sponsored UK study visas as revealed by the comprehensive data, totaling 1, 33,237 in the year ending September 2023. A 5% increase is signified by this figure, as compared to the preceding year. 4.5 lakh visas were issued globally by the home office. Are you confused about whether you are eligible to settle in the UK or not? UK Points Calculator can help.
A growth was witnessed by dependent visas granted to Indians, from 41,318 in 2019 to 43,445 in 2022-23. The majority of UK-dependent visas are secured by Nigerian students, amounting to 60,506, showcasing a remarkable increase of 4000%.
Visa Trends and Academic Impacts
From January 2024, the new UK visa policy is set to take effect and its impact is already being felt in some UK MBA institutions, affecting admissions. A 117% increase in family visa grants is also highlighted by the data, rising from 37,911 to 82,395.
The largest share (43%) of the 1, 04,501 graduate route extensions granted to former students in the year ending September 2023 are claimed by Indians, further solidifying their presence in the academic landscape of the UK. Best UK Immigration Consultants in India, Oasis Visas are here to help you out if you want to study here.
In obtaining sponsored study visas Chinese nationals closely followed Indians with 1, 08,978 visas granted by the end of September 2023. Grants given to these Chinese nationals were decreased by 7% compared to the previous year. India, China, Nigeria, and Pakistan are the top four countries receiving UK study visas. Do you also want to Work in UK? Oasis can solve this problem for you.
There was a 76% increase in “skilled worker- health and care” visas despite a drop in skilled worker visas for Indians, showcasing evolving trends in the types of visas sought by Indian nationals in the UK.
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