Working in the UK
During Study :
Students are allowed to work 20 hrs during term time and full time during holidays . It is applicable for students those are coming in Universities or HEI at level 6 or above program . For other program in HEI , students are allowed to work 10 hrs/week .
After Study :
After completion of Bachelor and Master program student has an opportunity to work in the UK under following 5 categories :-
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Tier 2 General |
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur |
Tier 1 Entrepreneur |
Tier 5 Youth Mobility |
Tier 5 Temporary Worker |
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Type of visa |
Employer sponsored |
Endorsed by your institution |
Non-sponsored |
Non- sponsored |
Employer sponsored |
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What do I need to qualify? |
Job offer from Tier 2 sponsor |
Endorsement by your institution |
Investment of £200,000 or £50,000 |
Age 18–30, Must be eligible nationality |
Tier 5 sponsor |
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Maximum time permitted in this category? |
5 years |
1 year (potential for 1-year extension) |
3 years (potential for 2-year extension) |
2 years |
Up to 2 years |
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Can I apply to settle permanently in the UK? |
Yes, after 5 years |
No |
Yes after 3 or 5 years |
No |
No |
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Can I take on work outside my main job/business venture? |
Yes, with conditions |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes with conditions |
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Can I bring dependents ? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |