UK to allow foreign students to stay for two years after graduation

International students will be allowed to stay in the UK for two years after graduation to find a job, under new proposals announced by the home office.

The move reverses a decision made in 2012 by then-home secretary, Theresa May that forced overseas students to leave four months after finishing a degree.

Prime minister, Boris Johnson said the change would see students unlock their potential and begin careers in the UK.

Campaign group, migration watch has called the move as retrograde step.