Overview
In order to make an application under Tier 5 of the Points Based System non-EEA nationals must have a confirmed offer of employment with a UK company.
Tier 5 applicants must have a registered sponsor/employer in place and must be in possession of a Certificate of Sponsorship.
As was the case with the previous work permit scheme, the Tier 5 work permit application process is led by the employer and it is the sponsoring company who is responsible for making the application on behalf of the non-EEA national candidate they wish to employ
Temporary Workers - Creative & Sporting
This category is suited for candidates coming to the United Kingdom to work or perform as sports people, entertainers or creative artists for up to 12 months.
Sports persons must be internationally established at the highest level in their sport and must make a significant contribution to the development and running of sport at the highest level in the United Kingdom.
If you are a coach, you must be suitably qualified to do the job.
This category does not apply if you are visiting sportsperson taking part in a tournament or series of events.
Temporary Workers - Charity Workers
This category is suited for candidates coming to the United Kingdom to do voluntary work for charity, which is not paid work. The work must be directly related to the work of your sponsor's organisation.
Temporary Workers - Religious Workers
This category is suited for candidates coming to the United Kingdom to work temporarily as a religious worker.
Religious workers can do:
- Preaching, pastoral work and non-pastoral work;
- Work in the United Kingdom in the same way you are working in an overseas organisation (although your duties in the United Kingdom may be different). The job should be done during a break from your job overseas; or
- Work in a religious order with community which involves a permanent commitment like a monastery or convent. The work in a religious order must be in the order itself or outside work directed by the order. You can apply if you are a novice whose training means taking part in the daily community life of the order
Temporary Workers - International Agreement
The international agreement category is for people coming to the United Kingdom under contract to do work that is covered under international law, including:
- The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS);
- Similar agreements between the United Kingdom and another country;
- Employees of overseas governments and international organisations; and
- Private servants in diplomatic households.
What next
The information here is at a high level and if you believe you meet the criteria than call +44(0) 23800 16362 or alternatively send us and email to info@solentimmigration.co.uk.