PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Call for Fair Graduate Route Visa Decisions End Inconsistent Home Office Policy

Govt. Must ensure consistent Graduate visa decisions by formally recognising lawful variation from FLR under Section 3C. Discretion should apply where delays are beyond students’ control, especially late award reporting. Clear guidance is needed for caseworkers & universities must report awards.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Apr – Jun 2025

03 JUN 2025
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The purpose of section 3C leave is to prevent a person who makes an in-time application to extend their leave from becoming an overstayer while they are awaiting a decision on that application and while any appeal or administrative review they are entitled to is pending. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
07 APR 2025
Petition created

Background

Govt.& the Home Office should change their policy to uphold fairness, legal consistency & the UK’s reputation.  The Home Office is failing to apply its own rules consistently, while universities delay reporting awards issues beyond students’ control. This results in injustice, uncertainty, and loss of future opportunities for graduates. It undermines confidence in the UK’s immigration system and deters future international students.It affects UK Int'l market not suitable for naitonal interest.