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Discussion in 'Immigration UK' started by dgd287, May 20, 2005.

  1. dgd287

    dgd287 New Member

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    Hi guys,

    Few minutes ago I joined this Forum and I wanna ask you a question - anyone can answer is more than welcome: I got a job offer from an UK employer, but unfortunately I need an UK Work Permit in order to start to work there. Is it a long and difficult process, or it can be done in only several weeks? What do you think?
    Many thanks in advance for your answers!
     
    #1 dgd287, May 20, 2005
  2. EasyExpat

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    It depends on your nationality. If you are american for example, it can take only several weeks but sometimes it takes a few months for other countries. But of course it can be quicker if the company helps you a lot to get all the papers as quickly as possible.
     
    #2 EasyExpat, May 21, 2005
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    Hi guys,

    How about an american who get a one year uk work permit, but would like to travel to france; how long can one stay there legally?
     
    #3 qypaddy, May 23, 2005
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    You need to get a Schengen visa with multi-entrance (maybe it can be part of your work visa, I don't know). Schengen is the name applied to a series of agreements that eliminate border controls between most but not all European countries.

    The government of the following countries signed the Schengen agreements: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

    On March 25, 2001 the following countries became members of the Schengen region: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

    Ireland and the United Kingdom, although members of the European Union, are not part of the Schengen area. However as you ave a work permit in the UK, you do not have any problem to go back to England.
     
    #4 EasyExpat, May 23, 2005
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    hello, im new here.. i have a question. i wish to apply for a job in the UK but i need to have a job offer first before i can apply for a work permit. however, according to UK employer, i need to have work permit first before applying a job.
    now, im so very confused. FYI, i have been working as a secretary for the past few years and im keen to have similar job in the UK.
    your help is very much needed.
    :)
     
    #5 foreigngirl, Jun 1, 2005
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    You can only get the work permit once you've got an offer for a job. The company will have also to justify that they employ you.
     
    #6 EasyExpat, Jun 4, 2005
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    hey, thanks for your info.
    i have registered myself with a recruitment agency some time ago and they advised me to be in the UK for the interview. my question is what is the chances for me to get a job as i heard that's not easy to apply one unless if im looking for a waitress job. is it true?
     
    #7 foreigngirl, Jun 6, 2005
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    It all depends on your qualification.
    Good luck :)
     
    #8 EasyExpat, Jun 6, 2005
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    thank you..
    mm... do you have a vacancy? hehehhehe..... im kidding..
    i'll start look for jobs now..
    :)
     
    #9 foreigngirl, Jun 6, 2005
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    HSMP

    Can someone tell me about the HSMP from UK and if I get accepted can I go without the need of geting entry clearence or not ? Do I need to find a job in UK before I can enter the country?

    currently I work as an economist

    Thank you in advance
     
    #10 asatany, Apr 18, 2006
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