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This information provides an overview of the regulations and procedures involved when the University wants to employ an overseas worker. The regulations are complex and subject to change. If you have any specific queries or concerns, contact Human Resources or refer to the Home Office website:
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/passports-and-immigration and click on the link to UK Border Agency.
Points-based Worker Registration Scheme (work permits)
There are four broad categories of overseas nationals.
Those who are free to work in the European Economic Area (EEA) and are not subject to immigration control. Bulgarian and Romanian nationals need to register with the Home Office
Highly-skilled migrant workers from non-EEA countries who have been granted permission to live and work in the UK under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based immigration system.
Migrant workers from non-EEA countries who have been granted permission to live and work in the UK under Tier 2 of the points-based immigration system.
Although this route is now closed to new applicants, existing Tier 1 visa holders may work under this route until their current visa expires.
Tier 2 (General) was introduced on 27 November 2008 and replaced the previous Work Permit Scheme. This skilled worker category is for people coming to the UK with a skilled job offer (from Teesside University).
To apply under Tier 2, you must have a job offer from us and be sponsored by us. We will pay for and issue you with a certificate of sponsorship. You will then have to apply personally for permission to stay in the UK as a skilled worker for a maximum of three years. Once we give you the certificate number, you need to apply for a Tier 2 (General) visa. The form can be found on the Home Office website.
There may be some questions on the form that you need help with. Get in touch with Human Resources – we can help.
There may be some questions on the form that you need help with. Get in touch with Human Resources – we can help.
You need 70 points under the points-based Worker Registration Scheme. You are awarded points based on your:
☑ salary
sponsorship
English language skills
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maintenance funds
You must satisfy the points-based requirements which include having maintenance funds in your bank account and competency in English. The current turnaround time for processing Tier 2 applications is approximately four weeks.
Information on the points system is available from the Home Office website.