London, May 12 -- The UK government on Monday announced plans to reduce the length of time, international graduates can remain in the UK after completing their studies.

Under the new rules, the length of time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies will be reduced from five years to 18 months.

"New requirements will be imposed for educational institutions recruiting international students to ensure compliance with the law; The length of time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies will be reduced from two years to 18 months," according to a document reported by Sky News.

Further, the government is also raising English language requirements across every main immigration route.

"New English language requirements fo...