An informal survey was conducted with top agents across various markets, including Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. According to the survey, the plurality of agents agreed that the ability to work during studies is currently even more crucial to many prospective students than post-study work opportunities.

Government policies impacting whether and how long international students are allowed to work in a country post-graduation have long affected destination popularity abroad. For example, when former Prime Minister Theresa May in the UK prohibited work rights, many UK instructors found it more challenging to attract international students. But because of the 2-3 year work rights restoration last year, UK universities enrolled a record number of students from outside the EU.

Nowadays, the plurality of students are independent and plan to be extra independent when they decide to study abroad. Post-study work rights stay a crucial move to increase international enrolments. In 2022 most international students prioritize the ability to work while learning even above their hope of working after studies or immigrating. We all know studying abroad is something that every student can afford that is why they prioritize working because they can generate at least some income while pursuing their degrees and confidently say yes to any admission offer.

Mostly, it is problematic for students to understand if they will be allowed to work under the guidelines issued by institutions and their visas. For instance, if you check out British, American, and Canadian official guidance, you will notice that the rules are somewhat extensive and likely confusing for students. After going through the government rules regarding work rights, the first question that pops into their mind is how easy will it be for them to obtain an on-campus or off-campus job? So, not even one job opportunity is reserved for international students. That is why international students search and compete for employment with other students or the general public.

Things to consider to ignore this problematic situation?

Affordability is a top consideration for the majority of students who plan to study abroad, and the agents have also agreed that responding to this reality in practical, valuable ways is a true differentiator. Professors or educators play a crucial role and help international students understand the government rules around visas and work permissions so often complicated. But there are miscellaneous other ways to do this-

• You should always communicate clearly with your agents regarding full-time and part-time work rules for international students so agents can provide accurate information in your native language, which is clearly more understandable.


• Institutional websites should explain work-while-study permissions in plain English for international students in the FAQs section on a landing page. There should be a link to the official government regulations for better understanding.

But these two points mentioned above are not enough. There is a clear todo list for career departments of the institutions-

1. To set the seal on the number of sufficient job opportunities available for international students who have been allowed to work under their visa permission. There is a genuine risk of some students being incompetent to continue their studies without a job because of fewer funds.


2. To reach out and request employers within the neighborhood to boost the range of off-campus job opportunities.


3. To be always available in live events such as seminars and webinars to respond to the questions asked by prospective students regarding work opportunities.


4. To help, acknowledge, and guide international students learn about and applying for jobs during their studies.


5. To work on boosting on-campus working opportunities for international students if there are too few.

The ways mentioned above will have a more splendid concentration on students' queries and needs about working while studying and relieve some of the stress that international students always have when choosing where to be taught.