UK Immigration - Getting A UK Work Permit

By Mark Walters


When it comes to UK immigration, there are a few things that you will have to keep in mind to ensure a smooth transition into your new life. First of all, a work permit is something that will have to be obtained. If you do not have one, then getting a job is not going to be possible. In most cases, applying for a work permit can be done at the Home Office Border or the Immigration Agency. Keep in mind that there is a two week waiting period.

You will have to realize that sometimes it can take a bit longer than two weeks to get your permit to work. This is because most jobs must have their vacancies advertised ahead of time. This is not always the case, because there are some positions that have a shortage of workers. These include teachers and health care workers. For these jobs, you can usually get your work permit much faster than for other types of job that are not in high demand.

Companies are generally required to be well established before they are able to get work permits for their employees. For companies that have not been around a while, it is still possible to work around this. One of the ways is through the highly skilled migrant program. This program helps workers who are professionals in a certain area to get the jobs that they need, even if they need a permit for it. The good news is, there are alternate programs in place.

During the application process, the person will be able to visit the UK; however they will not be able to engage in any work related activities. They will be able to do some things that are typically allowed of business visitors though. This is allowed for a period of up to 6 months and includes things like advising, consulting and training. It also includes learning about the needs of UK clients, however providing clients a service is prohibited until approval.

When you are getting ready to immigrate to the UK, you will need to keep these things in mind if you intend to work there. The requirements are not necessarily difficult, but you must be able to follow them in order to work. You will have to be prepared for a wait, as it is not something that happens overnight. You can alleviate some of the stress by applying before your move is completed, allowing you to do two things at once.




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