• The UK and Indian governments have committed to creating a new visa program, the Young Professionals Scheme, which would be available to graduates aged 18-30 or applicants in this age group with comparable professional experience.
• Successful applicants will receive a two-year permit which allows work and stay in the host country.
• Though this program is innovative, the impact of it is low in the United Kingdom, considering the country already receives 53,000 Indian students per year, most of whom will qualify to remain for two years after completing their degree under the Graduate route, which is being launched July 1, 2021.
• The Indian government has not confirmed the details of this program.

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