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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Overseas Students

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department applies any targets, quotas or caps, formal or informal, to the number of Student route applications granted or refused by nationality.

Answer

The Student route is a global, points-based immigration route. There are no targets, quotas or caps to the number of Student applications granted or refused. Applications are considered on their individual merits against the requirements of the Immigration Rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35285
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Overseas students Visas
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk