The UK Home Office on Thursday formally announced the new post-study work visa for international students, which would offer overseas graduates from India and other destinations, the option to apply for the right to stay in the country for job experiences at the end of their university courses.

The Graduate route visa, announced last year by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, is now open for applications from this week and is expected to particularly benefit Indian students, who are known to choose their degree courses based on the prospect of work experience. It is designed for international graduates who have been awarded their degree from a recognised UK university to stay on and look for work for at least two years.