Forum Immigration UK

[MrsGraham]

Hello,
I am married to a UK citizen and have my UK entry clearance and will be moving this Friday to London. I would like to immediately start looking for a job but can I work with just my entry clearence thing in my passport? What other documents will I need? How do I get a national insurance #?

If anyone could help me with this I'd really appreciate it. I've been searching the internet for days but can't seem to find any real answers. Thank you!

[kimmosh]

Hopefully you're now in the UK and have everything sorted out.

for others looking:

The entry clearance allows you to enter, remain and re-enter the UK for a period of two years. Upon entry to the UK you present your passport and entry clearance to the immigration officer who will permit your entry into the UK.

You are able to work in the UK, but will need to obtain a national insurance number.

On the last month of the validity of the entry clearance you will need to apply to the Home Office in the UK for the removal of all condition/restrictions. This will be an application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Once that is approved you are free to remain in the UK without restriction.

[kimmosh]

I missed the question on ' National Insurance.'


You will need to apply for a National
Insurance number but you do not
need to have received your National
Insurance number before you can start
work. You can make an appointment
for a National Insurance number
interview by telephoning 0845 600
0643, between 0800 and 1800
Monday to Friday. If you are hard of
hearing, or have speech difficulties,
call 0845 600 0644.
At the interview you will need to prove
your identity and right to work in the
UK (for example, by providing a
document such as your passport,
birth certificate or bank statement)
and details of when you received a
job offer or started work.
Your employer can allow you to start
work, before your National Insurance
number is issued and should deduct
National Insurance contributions.
It may take between six and twelve
weeks after the interview for your
National Insurance card to be issued.
For further information, go to:
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
and
www.dwp.gov.uk