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Working in the UK after your studies. understand w prepare w support. International Student Support. Options. Tier 1 – Entrepreneurs and Investors Tier 2 General – skilled jobs with a Tier 2 sponsor Tier 5 – Temporary workers and Youth Mobility Scheme
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Working in the UK after your studies understand w prepare w support International Student Support
Options Tier 1 – Entrepreneurs and Investors Tier 2 General – skilled jobs with a Tier 2 sponsor Tier 5 – Temporary workers and Youth Mobility Scheme PhD route – Doctorate extension scheme (Tier 4) Dependants Spouse or partner of person settled in UK EEA family member UK Ancestry route – Commonwealth + grandparent UK born Turkish Workers – self employment and working rights (Note Tier 3 is currently closed and Tier 4 is student route) . understand w prepare wand then we can support you
Tier 2 requirements: an overview • There are different subgroups of Tier 2: • Main route is Tier 2 (General) • Intra-company transfers which could apply to you if you are employed by a multi-national company outside the UK which has a UK branch • Sportspersons • Ministers of Religion • In order to apply under Tier 2 (General), you must meet all the following requirements: • Job offer from an employer who has a Tier 2 sponsor licence • Your job must have a particular skills level • There is a minimum wage level of £20,500, it can be higher • Usually the job must have been advertised as required by the Home Office, but most Tier 4 students who have graduated recently are exempt from this advertising requirement (resident labour market test) • You have to prove that you have English language skills(your degree) You need a graduate level job offer with a salary of > £20,500
Tier 2 General – Skilled Migrants • To be able to apply for Tier 2, you need a graduate level job offer from an employer who holds a Tier 2 licence ( Issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)) • Check if potential employers are on the Tier 2 register of sponsors - employers (27,578), www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers • If employer is not a Tier 2 sponsor - CEC have an information sheet to give employers • Initial grant 3 years, extension for 3 years, settlement possible after 5 years, from 6 April full 5 years can be granted initially • Full details, www.gov.uk/tier-2-general You need a graduate level job offer with a salary of > £20,500
Tier 2 General – Application options • Tier 2 application options: • Applying in the UK before your Tier 4 visa expires, special provisions for students – no Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) and new entrant salary level • OR • Applying from your home country – Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) applies • except if the job is on shortage occupation list (restricted COS – limit per month) • What is the Resident Labour Market Test? • This is the process an employer must follow before employing a person who is not a permanent resident of the United Kingdom, they must be able to prove that no suitably skilled settled worker could do the job (specific advertising requirements) • What is the shortage occupation list? • Jobs that employers find hard to fill using settled workers, the RLMT does not apply to these jobs. Examples. You need a graduate level job offer with a salary of > £20,500
Tier 2 General – What type of jobs are acceptable? • This is explained in the Codes of practice • The codes of practice tell you what the minimum rates of pay and the skill level are for any job, explains which jobs are acceptable under Tier 2 • All jobs must be NQF level 6 minimum • Details salary requirements by job – all £20,500 or higher • Salary levels differ for ‘new entrant’ and ‘experienced worker’ • Employers use Codes of practice to identify the standard occupational classification for a job they are recruiting for • Codes of practice - www.gov.uk/government/publications/sponsorship-codes-of-practice-for-skilled-workers You need a graduate level job offer with a salary of > £20,500
Tier 2 – Do I qualify for the RLMT exemption? • Student exemption from the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT), if you apply in the UK before your Tier 4 visa expires AND: • You have valid student immigration permission throughout your period of study with a Tier 4 sponsor • You must have completed at least 12 months of study in the UK towards a UK PhD, or have completed and passed a UK recognised bachelor or postgraduate degree or a PGCE (during your current leave or a period of continuous leave) understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Tier 2 – Application process, requirements, costs, & timing • Once you have your Certificate of sponsorship from your employer, fill in online form • You need to maintain £900 (going up to £945 on 1 July) in your bank account for 90 consecutive days (sponsor certification possible from A rated sponsors), timing? • Deadline to apply in the UK is your visa expiry date (benefit from RLMT exemption) • Cost of application – Postal £601, PEO in person £1,001, from Home £514 • New Tier 2 priority applications – process within 10 working days £853 • Are you or have you been financially sponsored ? Unconditional letter required You need a graduate level job offer with a salary of > £20,500
Tier 5 • Purpose –for people coming to the UK through approved schemes that aim to share knowledge, experience and best practice, and to experience the UK's social and cultural life. • 2 Schemes • Youth mobility scheme • Temporary Worker - subcategories: • government authorised exchange • creative and sporting • charity workers • religious workers • international agreement understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Tier 5 – Youth Mobility Scheme • Youth mobility scheme is available to nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, & Hong Kong (SAR), and to British Overseas Citizens, British Overseas Territories Citizens and British Nationals (Overseas). • Allocations by country are: • Australia - 35,000 places • Canada - 5,500 places • Japan - 1,000 places • Monaco - 1,000 places • New Zealand - 10,000 places • Republic of Korea - 1,000 places (certificates of sponsorship) • Taiwan - 1,000 places (certificates of sponsorship) • Hong Kong Special Administration Region - ? • You can work in the UK for up to two years • You can not apply in the UK • 18-30 year olds, and £1,890 in your account on date of application • Full details, www.gov.uk/tier-5-youth-mobility understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Tier 5 – Government Authorised Exchange • Programmes include - work experience programmes (volunteering, job-shadowing, internships ), and research and training programmes • Programmes 12 or 24 months max • National minimum wage applies • Those with Tier 4 (student) leave may be able to apply in UK if meet certain requirement • For more information, www.gov.uk/tier-5-government-authorised-exchange & and list of GAE schemes www.gov.uk/government/publications/tier-5-government-authorised-exchange-schemes • Examples – Bunac, Tier 5 Intern Scheme (http://tier5intern.com/about-the-scheme) , Industry specific and professional bodies e.g. Bar Council, Sponsored Scientific Researcher Initiative (Tier 5 sponsors act as overarching body for the schemes) understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Doctorate extension scheme – Tier 4 • PhD work scheme from 6 April 2013 • Must be studying for a PhD qualification • Apply in UK only, before your course ends via Tier 4 route – speak to an adviser 3 months before your thesis submission • Apply after viva, once submitted corrections (if any), must apply before official completion • 12 months duration – bridge Tier 2 • Maintenance £1,640, for 28 consecutive days • Costs the same as Tier 4 (it is part of Tier 4), postal £422, in person £822(from 6 April) understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Tier 1 – “Exceptional talent” • Tier 1 is for self sponsored individuals and has a number of subcategories: • Exceptional talent – this route is for exceptionally talented individuals who wish to work in the UK in the fields of: • Science • Humanities • Engineering • The arts • Technology • Either: • Already internationally recognised at the highest level as world leaders or emerging leaders in field • OR • Already demonstrated ‘exceptional promise’ and are likely to become world leaders in particular field (from 6 April 2014) • Require endorsement from Designated Competent Body (Arts Council, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy, Royal Society, Tech City UK -recognised world leaders only) • Limited to 1000 per year • No maintenance requirement • Initial grant 3 years and 4 months, extension 2 years, settlement after 5 years • You can find information about all of these schemes at https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-exceptional-talent understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Tier 1 – “Entrepreneur, Investor and Graduate Entrepreneur” • Entrepreneur - is for people who want to invest in the UK by setting up or taking over, and being actively involved in the running of, a business or businesses here (Usual £200,000, minimum £50,000 investment) • Investor - is for high-net-worth individuals who want to make a substantial financial investment in the UK (minimum £750,000) • Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) a scheme for graduates who have been endorsed by their UK university as having developed ‘genuine and credible business ideas and entrepreneurial skills’ • OR • Graduates who have been identified by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) as part of the elite global graduate entrepreneur programme (Sirius offer 100 places per year, www.siriusprogramme.com/) • Sussex has recently submitted an application to the Home Office and we are currently awaiting the outcome. We will inform students as soon as further details become available • 12 months initial grant • Maintenance funds £1890 for entry clearance, or £945 extension in the UK • Possible pathway to full Tier 1 entrepreneur visa • You can find detailed information about all of these schemes at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas understand w prepare wand then we can support you!
Resources and links What help is available to me • UKCISA website, section ‘The next stage’, www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/The-next-stage/Working-after-your-studies/ • See an adviser at a drop-in (Friston – usually 2-4 Monday to Friday, check our website for a monthly timetable) • Email immigration queries to immigration@sussex.ac.uk • Tier 2 sponsor list, shortage occupation list, codes of practice all on UKVI website, www.gov.uk/tier-2-general • Tier 5 information, including Government Authorised Exchange list, www.gov.uk/tier-5-government-authorised-exchange • All fees and maintenance amounts are due to rise in 2014, please check these with us if you are planning an application in advance understand w prepare wand then we can support you!