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15th Feb 2012

Britain defines circumstances in which foreign students can stay

Under new rules set to start within weeks, foreign students in Britain will be allowed to remain in the country only if they have graduated from a university and have an offer for a job paying at least £20,000, or $31,500, from a "reputable employer" accredited by the national border-protection agency. Read more on The Chronicle of Higher Education or on Immigration Matters.

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