'In time, we expect British students to study in India'

The United Kingdom released the Immigration White Paper, which introduces a stricter framework for foreigners coming to the UK via work, study, and settlement routes.

- ALISON BARRETT, COUNTRY DIRECTOR INDIA, BRITISH COUNCIL

On May 12, the United Kingdom released the Immigration White Paper, which introduces stricter framework for foreigners coming to the UK via work, study, and settlement routes. It can impact international students - as it has proposed to reduce the time of the Graduate Route visa (allowing students to work in the UK after completing their studies) to 18 months, instead of 24 months. But Alison Barrett, country director India, British Council, told FE'S Vikram Chaudhary that despite these changes, the UK continues to be a great study destination, with its institutions remaining open, diverse, and welcoming for foreign students. Excerpts: