United Kingdom Overview
Employment in UK After Graduating :
Those graduating from a UK university with a recognized degree, PGCE, or PGDE will be able to switch into Tier 2 - Sponsored Skilled Category.
- They will only be able to switch to TIER 2 if they are in the UK, before their student visa expires.
- The normal Tier 2 requirements will apply and the Advantage of this scheme is that the Employer will not have to undergo The Resident Labour Market Test.
- A dependent is allowed to work only if the student is studying a post graduate program at a university.
- Genuine student entrepreneurs with a great idea are able to stay on in the UK to develop their business proposition.
The Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) route, to include additional places for talented MBA graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
The Tier 2 (General) category is for foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
Attributes:
You must score 50 points in total for your attributes. The points you can score for attributes are listed below. You can only score points for one entry in each column.
Assigned valid Certificate of Sponsorship having met the Requirements of
| Criterion | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shortage Occupation or Job in related field of course of study | 30 |
| 2 | Appropriate Salary- GBP 20,000 and above | 20 |