Since 1st July 2008, International students who have graduated in United Kingdom within the last 12 months could apply for a 2 years visa to look for a job in the UK, even without the sponsorship from a British employer. This is known as the Post-Study Worker in Tier 1’s point based system.
The International Graduate Scheme (IGS) has been replaced by the Post-Study Worker Scheme in Tier 1.
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