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Working in the United Kingdom

Working in the United Kingdom. Julia Jackson Solicitors Jo Holliday, Student Advice Centre 12 th November 2007. Introduction. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Work Permits The Five Year Plan International Graduates Scheme. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. Points based Scheme

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Working in the United Kingdom

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  1. Working in the UnitedKingdom Julia Jackson Solicitors Jo Holliday, Student Advice Centre 12th November 2007

  2. Introduction • Highly Skilled Migrant Programme • Work Permits • The Five Year Plan • International Graduates Scheme

  3. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme • Points based Scheme • 75 points needed • Two Stage Application Process at present

  4. Qualifications • 75 - MBA Provision • 50 - PhD • 35 - Masters • 30 - Degree

  5. Bands A to E Band A 5 - £16,000+ 10 - £18,000+ 15 - £20,000+ 20 - £23,000 25 - £26,000 30 - £29,000+ 35 - £32,000+ 40 - £35,000+ 45 - £40,000+ Income

  6. UK Experience • UK Earnings • UK Graduation • 5 points

  7. Age • 27 or under - 20 • 28 or 29 – 10 • 30 or 31 – 5 • 32 or over – 0

  8. English Language • Required for all applicants • Bachelor’s degree taught in English – must obtain letter of confirmation • IELTS level 6 or above within the last two years

  9. Visa or Switching • Depends on UK Immigration Status • Timing • Costs

  10. Tier 1 • First quarter 2008 • 75 Points • Points as at present but no MBA Provision - on line application with check boxes • IELTS level 6.5 • Single application process

  11. Work Permit • UK Based Employer • Employer/Employee Relationship • Resident Labour Market Test • Shortage Occupations

  12. Work Permit • Pay & conditions • Skills and Experience • Duration

  13. Work Permit – Visa or Switching • Depends on UK Immigration Status • Timing • Costs

  14. Tier 2 • 50 Points needed • Qualifications • NVQ 3 – 5 points • Bachelors – 10 points • Masters – 10 points • PhD – 15 points

  15. Tier 2 • Prospective Earnings • £15-18K – 5 points • £18-19.5K – 10 points • £19.5 to 21K – 15 points • £21k+ - 20 points

  16. Tier 2 • Shortage Occupation – 50 points • Job offer passes resident labour market test – 30 points • Intra-company transfer – 50 points

  17. What is the IGS scheme? • Replaced Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme from 1 May 2007 • Allows most students to remain in the UK to work for 12 months on successful completion of the course

  18. IGS: eligible courses • Bachelors degree • Masters degree • PhD degree • Postgraduate certificate e.g. PGCE • Postgraduate diploma

  19. What work am I allowed to do? • Do not need a job offer • No restrictions – you will not need a work permit • Can set up in business • Can switch into other categories e.g. work permit or HSMP

  20. How do I know if I qualify for the scheme? • Successful completion of course within 12 months of expiry of student visa • Intention to work during 12 month period • Able to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants • Intend to leave the UK unless granted permission to switch under other worker categories • Must have valid student visa to apply in the UK

  21. All students: when should I apply? • Within 12 months of successful completion of course (expiry of student visa) • Options to apply in UK or from home country

  22. Charges • In UK-£395/£595 • Home country -£200

  23. Dependants • You can include: • Spouse • Unmarried partner • Same-sex or civil partner • Children under age of 18 • Right to work with no restriction

  24. How do I apply in the UK? • Wait for final results • Complete FLR(IGS) form • Apply before student visa expires • Use the on-line guide: http://www.shef.ac.uk/union/advice/international/igs.php

  25. Can I start a job before I get the IGS permission? • Yes, provided it is not a permanent role. • See letter from Home Office on website • Guide for Employers: http://www.shef.ac.uk/union/advice/international/employers-guide.php

  26. Advice and help • Advice@sheffield.ac.uk • Sheffieldunion.com/advice • Julia@juliajacksonsolicitors.com

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