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UK - Visas and Work Permits
Are you wanting to work or re-locate to the UK? Do you need
to check if you need a work permit or do you want to apply now?
Do you want to find out if you need a visa to be in the UK?
Here, theCATERINGjob have provided you with some
information on working in the UK and have teamed up with SkillClear
who can off you further advice and assistance with any questions
and queries you may have.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Information
Gaining a work permit can be a frustrating and complex process.
If you wish to gain assistance with your immigration requirements
you should seek Professional Advice and Legal Representation.
In the UK such representation or advice should only be provided
by a company authorised by the Office of the Immigration Services
Commissioner (OISC), as recommended by the Home Office. Other
countries have similar requirements for ensuring that any advice
provided is correct.
We recommend SkillClear
Immigration and Work Permit Services. SkillClear will provide
a free initial assessment of your case and advise you of the
various options, along with recommending the best course of
action and providing full representation for your application.
You will also find free online assessments available for Skilled
Worker Visas, such as the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Programme).
Visas are required for different nationalities and the foreign
and commonwealth office (FCO) offers advice on what you need.
Visit their UK
visas website, a joint home office and FCO unit which runs
the UK's visa service overseas. You can find out whether you
need a UK visa and how you go about applying for one.
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Work Permits
Employers must apply for work permits, not the employee and
they must prove that you are the right person for the job. You
must have a job before arriving in the UK and to stay you must
continue to work for the same employer. For more information
visit the Immigration
and Nationality Directorate (IND)'s government work permits
web site.
Work
Permits (UK) is part of the Home Office's Immigration and
Nationality Directorate and they administer the work permit
arrangements on behalf of the UK government. This site provides
information on the Work Permit arrangements, application forms
and guidance on how to apply.
Some companies cannot guarantee that they will be able to obtain
a work permit on your behalf. In such cases, you may want to
read up on the subject by looking at the following websites:
 Work
Permits (UK)
Immigration
and Nationality Directorate (IND)
These sites will provide you with a full range of visas and
work permits, applications and advice. The IND are responsible
for immigration control and consider applications for permission
to stay in the country and becoming a British citizen. When
considering immigration to the UK, their website will help you
to understand your rights and responsibilities in all respects!
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Highly skilled migrant scheme
This scheme was introduced in 2002 but been extended indefinitely
due to its effectiveness. It provides the opportunity for those
qualifying as highly skilled to come to the UK. Applications
can be found on the Immigration
and Nationality Directorate (IND) website or from British
Embassies and High Commissions overseas.
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Embassies and Consulates
In order to locate and view the contact details of the UK's
embassies, high commissions and consulates in any country over
the world visit the foreign
and commonwealth office (FCO) website. They are the UK's
Government department responsible for foreign affairs.
Some 'British Information Service' or 'High Commission' include:
Australia
Canada
South
Africa
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