The UK yesterday opened its new “high-potential” visa route for graduates of the top-ranked universities worldwide, but it has attracted criticism for not including any African, Latin American or Caribbean institutions. 

Graduates from eligible universities who have been awarded a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the last five years can apply for the two-year work visa without a prior job offer, while PhD holders can apply for a three-year visa. 

The list for degrees awarded between November 2021 and October 2022 includes institutions from the USA, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, Canada, Singapore, France, China, Australia and Germany. 

The new route is part of the UK government’s move towards a “points-based” immigration system, which UK home secretary Priti Patel said “puts talent and ability first”. 

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