Exempt students who arrived before July from changes to visa/settlement rules

International students can invest over £30,000 in tuition, pay taxes, costly health surcharges, and upfront rent while using minimal NHS services as many are young and healthy. Many work in customer service, regularly pay landlords, and support housing and local economies. Yet we face ongoing uncertainty and repeated threats to leave if permits are not secured. We are not a burden but committed contributors who we think deserve fairness, stability, and the clear post-study pathway that was originally available.