Janjua & Associates: UK Immigration Specialists

If you are interested in employing a foreign national there are a variety of options but the most important thing a company should do first is check the potential employee's immigration status to make sure that the individual is able to work in the UK.

Work Permit Extension

Work Permit extensions can be given in situations where the current employees visa is coming to an end and the company would like to extend the period that individual is working for that company on a Work Permit. Smaller six month extensions can also be made if an individual is employed for a particular project and requires more time to complete it.

Change of Employment

A Change of Employment can be done in the circumstance where an employee is fulfilling a role that is very similar to a role that they performed for a previous company. Depending on the country the candidate is in an application for a change of employment must be lodged by the sponsoring company or by the employee themselves.

The Working Holiday Maker Scheme

The Working Holiday Maker Visa is a very popular visa amongst younger candidates between the age of 17 – 30, the visa is initially issued for two years and under the terms of the scheme the candidate can work for 12 months of the 24 months issued. Many individuals later on change into a Work permit or the Tier 1 Visa previously known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP). This visa is available in certain countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom.

Indefinite Leave to Remain/ Permanent Residence

There can be circumstances where some employees may be eligible to obtain leave to remain in the United Kingdom. This can depend on a variety of aspects; it could be due to the length of stay or their ancestry.

Employing Foreign Nationals