Save Our Graduates and their Dependents
Stand with Over 250,000 Graduate & Dependent Graduate Visa Holders whose Visa Sponsorship Path was blocked by the New Immigration Rules.
Together, we can demand fairness, dignity,
and recognition for Immigrants on Graduate Visas and Dependent Graduate Visas who now face uncertainty under new UK immigration rules.
Graduate Dependent & Graduate Visa Holders Affected
Family Impacted
Living in UK for over 3 Years
What Happened and Why It Matters
In July 2025, the UK government raised the skill and salary thresholds for sponsorship and changed the Immigration Salary List and Temporary Shortage List.
Many entry-level and medium-skilled roles that used to qualify for sponsorship suddenly no longer do.
Thousands of international Graduate Visa Holders and Dependent-Graduate Visa Holders who moved here in good faith now face cancelled offers and uncertainty.
What We’re Asking For
- Allow them to apply for sponsorship or an extension with a fair grace period.
- Retrospective protection for Graduate and Dependent-Graduate Visa Holders who had a written job offer or employment before 22 July 2025.
- This is a narrow, time-limited correction, not a broad immigration policy change.
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LEND YOUR VOICE BY SIGNING THE PETITION
We’re calling for one fair fix: retrospective protection
In July 2025, the UK government raised the skill and salary thresholds for sponsorship and changed the Immigration Salary List & Temporary Shortage List. Many entry-level and medium-skilled roles that used to qualify for sponsorship suddenly no longer do.
Thousands of international graduates who moved here in good faith now face cancelled offers and uncertainty
Our Demands to the UK Government
Retrospective Protection for all Graduate Visa Holders and Dependent Graduate Visa Holders
Fair Transitional Arrangements for Employers and Workers
Legal Certainty and Human Fairness
Your Voice Matters
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Behind every statistic is a real person a neighbour, a caregiver, a parent, a worker. We want to hear from you. If you or someone you know has been affected by the new UK immigration changes or the digital visa transition, share your story here. Your experience will help shape awareness campaigns, media coverage, and petitions to Parliament.
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About Us
What We Stand For
We stand for fairness, accountability, and respect for legitimate expectations for all those affected by the July 2025 change of Immigration rules
Our Demands
Retrospective protection for all Graduate Visa Holders & Dependent-Graduate Visa Holders who had sponsorable roles before the rule change.
What We’re Doing
We’re raising awareness, mobilising support, and engaging policymakers through petitions, legal advocacy, community action and charity donations.
Why We Exist
We exist to fight for a fair transition that protects those who sudden immigration rule changes have left stranded unable to continue work or secure sponsorship.
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The Answers to All Your Questions
Many Graduate Visa Holders and Dependent Graduate Visa Holders are uncertain about how the July 2025 immigration changes affect their jobs and future in the UK.
Most Common Questions
This FAQ explains the situation, your rights, and what steps you can take to stay informed and involved.
No — we seek a narrow, time-limited fix.
Ask your employer to confirm in writing that the withdrawal was due to the new sponsorship rules.
Submit your details via our “Share Your Story” form — anonymised if preferred.
Stay informed through our updates and legal guidance page
No. This campaign is non-partisan and policy-focused.
We respect the government’s right to set immigration policy but believe in fair implementation and protection for those already affected by sudden rule changes.
We propose eligibility for:
Graduate visa holders who had a written job offer dated before 22 July 2025 for a role that was sponsorable under the previous rules; or
- Dependent Graduate Visa Holders who had a written job offer dated before 22 July 2025 for a role that was sponsorable under the previous rules
Those who were already employed in such a role and whose employer had indicated an intent to sponsor them before the rule change.
Evidence could include:
Offer letters, emails, or employment contracts
Payslips or HR correspondence
Written communication confirming sponsorship intent
Sign the petition calling for retrospective protection.
Contact your MP (use our template email).
Share your story to help humanise the issue.
Donate to help us with legal support and campaign costs.
Share on social media with the hashtag #SaveOurVisas
- Thousands of graduates and Dependent-Graduates Visa Holders will lose lawful work opportunities.
- Employers will lose trained, skilled staff.
- The UK’s reputation as a reliable destination for international talent may decline.
- Many could face forced relocation despite years of contribution and integration.
It means creating a temporary exception for people who made life and career decisions based on the rules that existed before 22 July 2025.
Specifically, those who already had job offers or were employed in sponsorable roles before that date should be allowed to apply for sponsorship under the old criteria.
This protects them from being punished for policy changes they couldn’t have predicted.
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Our Project in the World
We are a non-profit campaign run by Graduates , Graduate-Dependents, allies, and lawyers asking for one targeted fix:
Retrospective protection for Graduate Visa Holders and Dependent Graduate who had legitimate job offers or were already employed before 22 July 2025.
Every signature brings us closer to justice for thousands affected by the July 2025 rule changes. Lend Your Voice before the deadline!
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The “Save Our Visa” Campaign Launches to Protect Graduate and Dependent-Graduate Visa Holders
A new advocacy movement "the Save Our Visa Campaign" has been launched by a coalition of graduates, dependents, and legal allies to challenge the sudden immigration rule changes introduced in July 2025.The campaign was born out of widespread concern after thousands of Graduate and Dependent-Graduate visa holders found themselves ineligible.
Sadiq Khan Urges Pause on New UK Immigration Rule Affecting Graduate & Dependent-Graduate visa holders.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly urged the UK Government to temporarily pause the implementation of the new immigration rules introduced in July 2025, warning that they may unfairly harm Graduate and Dependent-Graduate visa holders.