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Working in the UK

Working in the UK. International Student Advisers and Careers Consultants, King’s College London. Can I work?. Check your visa Should be allowed to work with restrictions If visa says “no work” or 10 hours rather than 20, see a Student Adviser as could be an error

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Working in the UK

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  1. Working in the UK International Student Advisers and Careers Consultants, King’s College London

  2. Can I work? • Check your visa • Should be allowed to work with restrictions • If visa says “no work” or 10 hours rather than 20, see a Student Adviser as could be an error • Cannot work if it says “no work”

  3. How many hours can I work? • Degree level: should be allowed to work for 20 hours a week in term time and full time in the vacation • Below degree level: 10 hours a week in term time and full time in the vacation • After the end of your studies (end date on your CAS): full time for up to 4 months or until visa expires, whichever is sooner • Summer NOT vacation for Masters students (as you are writing your dissertation)

  4. What Work Can I Do? • Most things, but • Cannot be self-employed • Cannot work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer • Cannot take up a permanent, full time position

  5. Tax and National Insurance • Must obtain a National Insurance Number – everyone pays national insurance • Free, but takes several weeks • Can start work without this, but must have applied for it • Tax: everyone pays this, but can claim back if you do not earn over your personal allowance (currently around £9000 a year) • See website for more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/advice

  6. After your studies Various options including: • Doctorate Extension Scheme (PhD students) • Tier 2 (skilled jobs) • Tier 5 (temporary jobs) • Tier 4 visa for doctors/dentists in training or if continuing with studies • Keep a look out for our workshops throughout the year

  7. Handy Links • www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk – forms, law and guidance • www.ukcisa.org.uk – useful additional guidance for students and recent graduates • www.kcl.ac.uk/advice - us! • www.oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk – how to find professional (regulated) immigration advice • www.careers.lon.ac.uk/international – specialist site from The Careers Group for all things International • Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/kingsinternationalstudentsupport

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