Working in the UK after studies Sarah Woods

Working in the UK after studies Sarah Woods International Student Adviser Student Advice Centre 20 May 2014

What are the options? • Short-term work experience? • 2 -3 years? • Permanent post?

What are the options? • Tier 2 • Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme • Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme • Tier 5 • Other routes

Tier 2 • • 3 years + 3 years No RLMT or cap No self employment Student must work for named employer

Tier 2 – the essentials • Student needs a job offer from a registered sponsor - http: //www. ukba. homeoffice. gov. uk/businesssponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/registerofsponsors/ • Job must be at graduate level

Tier 2 – the essentials • Salary in line with relevant Code of Practice - http: //www. ukba. homeoffice. gov. uk/businesssponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/codesofpractice/ • And student must be paid at least £ 20, 500

Tier 2 – criteria? • • Current Tier 4/student visa Awarded UK degree/completed 12 months of UK Ph. D • Maintenance – from 1 st July £ 945 for 90 days and £ 630 per dependant • Sponsor’s unconditional consent

Tier 2 – when to apply? • Before expiry of current Tier 4/student visa • After award of degree ( or after 12 mths Ph. D) • AVOID TRAVEL before application • Application MUST be made in UK

Tier 2 – how to apply? • Get Tier 2 Certificate of Student Status from SSi. D • Complete Tier 2 form • Have form checked with Adviser at SAC.

Key messages to students • Focus on finding Tier 2 sponsor – don’t delay your job search! • Explain your rights to work to employer using our materials • Avoid travel after degree is awarded • Set aside at least £ 945 for living expenses

Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme New visa for Ph. D Students: 1. 12 months visa to allow you to look for work or set up in business 2. You can only apply in UK before degree is awarded 3. You will need sponsorship from University

Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme You will need to: • be within 60 days of the final award of your Ph. D and still have a valid Tier 4 visa. • get a CAS from the University which confirms their 'sponsorship' of you under this route. • satisfy all the Tier 4 requirements regarding funds, consent from sponsor etc. • If you were covered by ATAS as a student you will need to show a valid certificate

Tier 1 Graduate Entreprenuer Scheme • New scheme for students with ‘genuine and credible business ideas’ • 10 places available per year • Student must be ‘endorsed’ by the University • One year visa initially • Further one year if likely to qualify for Tier 1 Entrepreneur category • Can do full time work as well as work on business

Sirius Programme • Funded by UK Dept of Trade & Industry. • This route is still under Tier 1 GES • But provides £ 12000 funds per eligible person & full support for setting up your business in the UK. • More details can be found at http: //www. siriusprogramme. com/ 14

Tier 5 • • • 6 -12 months paid internship in UK Student needs to find the placement Maintenance £ 945 for 90 days English language requirements Must apply for visa from home country (unless linked to course e. g (Government Authorised Exchange) • Many other schemes eg. http: //tier 5 intern. com/

Other routes • Marriage/relationship with – British citizen or settled person or – EEA national – Student or worker • UK Ancestry • Long residence

Help and guidance • Student Advice Centre • Website: http: //www. shef. ac. uk/union/studentadvice-centre/immigration/working-in-theuk/ • Drop-ins 1 -3 pm daily or appointments • Open Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm (4 pm vacations) • advice@sheffield. ac. uk

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