UK — Visa & Study Updates

UK Student Visa Refusals Up 56% in Q1 2026 — Home Office Data Explained

UK Home Office figures for January–March 2026 showed refusals up 56% year-on-year and the refusal rate doubling to 13%. Updated with Q2 2026 data: the quarterly refusal rate eased to 7.6%, issuances fell almost 45%, and the 12-month rolling refusal rate sits at 4.9%.

UK Graduate Visa: Post-Study Work Rights Confirmed for 2026

The UK Graduate visa allowing two years of post-study work rights remains available for 2026, despite earlier speculation it might be scrapped. Here is everything you need to know.