The employer must demonstrate that the candidate is suited to the position and that they have been unable to recruit a suitable candidate from the resident workforce (this includes UK and EEA nationals).

Any overseas national who meets the criteria listed below may be eligible to apply for a work permit:

• Holds a Degree Level qualification relevant to the position being offered, or
• Holds an HND qualification that is relevant to the post
• Holds an HND qualification which is not relevant to the post and a minimum of 12 months work experience at NVQ 3 level, or
• Has no qualification but can show evidence of at least 36 months of relevant work experience at NVQ 3 level.

It is important to note that all work experience must be supported by references.

The Work Permit visa allows the applicant to work only for the sponsoring company. If they leave their employment or change employers they will need to seek a new permit.

A work permit may be issued for any length of time up to five years. After completing five years on a work permit the holder may apply for Residency / Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

There are two main Tiers of work permits:

Tier 1 work permits require the job for which the employer is obtaining the work permit to be either listed on the Shortage Occupation List or be an Intra Company Transfer.

Tier 2 work permits are applied for when the job for which the employer is obtaining the work permit is not on the Shortage Occupation List. In this instance the position would need to be advertised.

Please contact us at info@amblercollins.com for a free assessment of your eligibility to apply

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