The UK government continues to consider limiting dependant visas as the number of students bringing family members to the country with them increased by almost 30% in 2022.
British newspaper The Times reported that foreign students could be barred from bringing their spouses and children to the UK unless they study “high-value” degrees, as the government continues to debate policy changes.
According to the newspaper, students will only be able to bring family members if they are studying courses that ministers consider to be of high value to the economy, such as science, maths and engineering.
Currently, students who are studying at postgraduate level can bring family members, no matter which course they are enrolled on.
