An international student caught up in the TOEIC scandal has received his UK biometric residence permit and vowed to return to education in the country.

The UK government's target of attracting 600,000 international students by 2030 is still "completely achievable", according to the Home Office head of Student Migration Policy.

Thousands of international students who have postponed courses at ELT schools in the UK will have to reapply for visas before they can enter the country.

International students in the UK whose visas are due to run out by July 31 will be given a one month “grace period” for them to organise travel.

The UK government has made Tier 4 visa rules far more flexible relating to new visa issuance, extensions and attendance reporting. Institutions will be able to "self-assess" for B1 level as long as they maintain records as to how they are doing so, part of temporary concessions.

The proposed changes require those seeking to work in the UK earn at least £25,600 a year, as well as having specific skills and qualifications.

Campaigners supporting students in the legal battle to clear their names from the accusation of cheating on the TOEIC exam have expressed worry as two incidents, including an overnight detention, affected two of the students involved in the campaign last week.

An immigration tribunal has condemned the Home Office's decision to deport thousands of international students for alleged exam fraud. Here, The PIE News takes a look at the events leading up to the launch of the formal inquiry into the agency announced this week.