Petitions/Keep the Graduate Route (PSW Visa) at 2 years for international students
StatusClosed
Opened24 Jun 2025
Closes24 Dec 2025
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We call on the UK Government to keep the full 2-year Graduate Route (3 years for PhDs), dependant rights for taught postgraduates, and consult student communities before future changes that could impact international education and mobility.

We think the changes proposed in the immigration white paper would affect international students unfairly, harming the UK’s global reputation and competitiveness. We think post-study work and family rights are key factors in choosing where to study. We think not implementing the proposals in the immigration white paper would support inclusivity, education exports, and the UK’s relationship with key partner nations.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Chris Murray
1Chris Murray MP
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
121
Yasmin Qureshi
2Yasmin Qureshi MP
Bolton South and Walkden
113
Ian Murray
3Ian Murray MP
Edinburgh South
60
Andy McDonald
4Andy McDonald MP
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
42
Dr Scott Arthur
5Dr Scott Arthur MP
Edinburgh South West
38
Sir Mark Hendrick
6Sir Mark Hendrick MP
Preston
32
Tracy Gilbert
7Tracy Gilbert MP
Edinburgh North and Leith
32
Kirith Entwistle
8Kirith Entwistle MP
Bolton North East
31
Claire Hughes
9Claire Hughes MP
Bangor Aberconwy
26
Afzal Khan
10Afzal Khan MP
Manchester Rusholme
22