On May 14, 2024, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) released its swift assessment of the Graduate visa route, a task assigned by the UK government. The MAC examined whether the route was prone to misuse or unfit for its purpose. Conclusively, the MAC advised the government to maintain the route in its current configuration.

The Committee observed that the Graduate visa route has effectively fulfilled the government’s intended objectives, detecting no substantial evidence of misuse. This recommendation is expected to be positively received by employers, as the Graduate visa route offers an extra avenue for accessing skilled talent.