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Post study work schemes inquiry

Inquiry

Government Response published

Special Report: Post-study work schemes: Government Response to the Committee's Fourth Report of Session 2015–16
Special Report: Post-study work schemes: Government Response to the Committee's Fourth Report of Session 2015–16 (PDF 220KB)

The Committee has invited evidence on the following issues:

What impact has the closure of the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Visa had on:
(a) Further and Higher Education Institutions in Scotland?
(b) Economic growth in Scotland?
(c) The ability of Scottish employers to find skilled staff?
(d) Raising the skill levels of Scotland’s own young people and attracting skilled workers from the rest of the United Kingdom?
How effective are current Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) and 2 (General) visas for enabling international students to remain in Scotland, after completing their studies, to contribute to the Scottish economy?
(a) What are the limitations of current arrangements?
To what extent is the competitiveness of Scottish universities driven by factors such as the availability of post study work schemes, as compared to the quality of education?
What progress has been made on discussions between the UK and Scottish governments to explore the possibility of introducing formal post study work schemes for international students in Scotland?
How should any post study work scheme for international students in Scotland be structured?

Work news

Westminster Hall debate on post-study work schemes for Scotland

Scottish Affairs Committee report to be debated in Westminster Hall

2 December 2016

Government rejects calls for greater flexibility in post-study visa rules in Scotland

Scottish Affairs Committee publishes Government Response to their post-study work schemes report

28 October 2016

Chair and minister discuss post-study work schemes

Scottish Affairs Committee Chair meets Scottish Government minister to discuss work scheme progress

26 February 2016

UK Government must take post-study visa problems seriously

Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on post-study work visas

15 February 2016

Secretary of State explains statement on post-study visas

Scottish Affairs Committee questions Rt Hon David Mundell MP, Secretary of State for Scotland

19 January 2016

Immigration Minister questioned on post-study work schemes for Scotland

Scottish Affairs Committee questions Minister and other experts on post-study work schemes for Scotland

9 December 2015

Post-study work schemes evidence in Aberdeen

Scottish Affairs Committee takes evidence from representatives from higher education, industry and trade unions

27 November 2015

Post study work schemes inquiry launched

Scottish Affairs Committee looks at case for allowing international students to stay in Scotland for post-degree work

19 November 2015

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