| In order to apply for a work permit you need | | | | veterinany surgeons are also needed. |
| to be in a good position to work. This could | | | | |
| mean you are highly skilled with a degree, or | | | | If you fall into any of these categories you |
| it could just mean you have an employer ready | | | | should certainly be successful in gaining a |
| to take you on. Highly skilled migrants | | | | UK work permit. The actual process is |
| could apply for the Highly Skilled Migrant | | | | relatively easy and shouldn't take more than |
| Programme (HSMP). Successful applicant of | | | | a couple of weeks to complete. Once an |
| this type of visa will be allowed to work | | | | online application form (WP1) is filled out |
| anywhere in the UK for two years and longer | | | | it will need to be sent to the Home Office |
| if you can prove your in full time employment | | | | Border and Immigration Agency in order for it |
| when your two years runs out. | | | | to be improved. You will need to send copies |
| | | | of all academic/professional qualifications. |
| Those that are not highly skilled will not be | | | | Your past employer's references covering, |
| able to apply for a work permit themselves. | | | | ideally, the last 5 years your employment. A |
| Only employers can apply for a work permit. | | | | signed contract if applicable and the |
| These employers need to prove the chosen | | | | employer's proof that they have been trying |
| candidate is experienced enough to be granted | | | | to find employers in the UK, by copies of the |
| a work permit, or that they have a UK degree | | | | advertisements. (This is only if the job in |
| equivalent qualification, NVQ at level III | | | | question is not in the official shortage |
| or above or a HND level occupation. | | | | list.) |
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| As well as the ability to work with | | | | Once your work permit has been granted the |
| equivalent qualifications employees also need | | | | original document will be sent to you by your |
| to prove they have tried at great lengths to | | | | employer as you will need it in your |
| employ an EEA resident including | | | | possession before you enter the UK. You will |
| advertisements in the paper, advertisements | | | | also need to present your documents, your |
| in the local job centre, internet advertising | | | | work permit, passport and any necessary Visas |
| and have allowed four weeks for any | | | | to the immigration officer based at the port |
| responses. | | | | of entry. Once you have done this you will be |
| | | | granted entry for the duration of the work |
| There are some jobs that do not need to be | | | | permit. However if you are classed as a visa |
| advertised before an employer applies for a | | | | national you simply just need to arrive in |
| work permit. These are positions of high | | | | the UK with your work permit and your |
| level executive and positions on a board of | | | | passport, it should be noted that your |
| directors where the migrant would be | | | | passport needs to be valid for at least six |
| reporting directly to the board of directors. | | | | months from your date of entry into the UK. |
| There are lots of skilled positions on the | | | | If you are not classed as a visa national you |
| official shortage list which also fall into | | | | will need to apply for an Entry Clearance |
| this category. These include the healthcare | | | | Visa at your nearest British Embassy based in |
| profession including Doctors, Dentists and | | | | your home country. |
| Consultants, teachers for all subjects which | | | | |
| are covered by compulsory schooling. | | | | Carolyn is the webmaster of Immigration |
| Another category on the official shortage | | | | consult, experts in UK Work Permits and HSMP |
| list is all work in the Ground Engineering | | | | Visa. |
| and general engineering sector. Also | | | | |