Work Permits FAQ
Click on the questions below to view the answer. What does PERMITS2WORK do? PERMITS2WORK LTD manage applications and immigration solutions on behalf of the top 500 UK employers and individuals. The service we provide is to assess the situation discuss the solution review documentation and advise. If an application is to be made we suggest where the application could be best supported and complete all of the paperwork and liaise with the Home Office on the client's behalf. As your representative, we will ensure that your case is fully supported to stand the best chance of success whatever that case is.
How long does the work permit process take? In straightforward applications, applications can take as little as one week. However, this does depend on each case, so it would be advisable to contact us for a breakdown of timing and immigration issues that you need to be made aware of. I am interested in moving forward on a Work Permit case. What is the next step? Contact us with a copy of the Job offer and details of the individual's current immigration status, together with an up to date copy of his/her CV and we can make a free assessment of your case and provide a quotation for services. What does no win no fee mean? It means that unless we obtain your work permit for you then we will not charge a fee. There are government submission fees for which we ask for payment in advance. Can I leave my job and go to work for another employer when I am on a work permit? No, if you are on the HSMP scheme you can work freely for any employer in the UK. You are also free to set-up your own company if you choose. If you are on a work permit it is important that you do not change employment until your new employer has made a successful work permit application. How straightforward this will be for your new employer depends on how similar your current job is to the new one you wish to take up. Our services can ensure that the new application is made correctly. Can I extend my Working Holiday Maker visa? No, this visa is a one off visa granted for taking a holiday in the UK and doing some work to support yourself when you are here. It cannot be extended or renewed. However as you reach the end of this visa other options such as a HSMP or work permit application are open to you. However in some cases you will need to return to your home country for a new visa as part of the process. We can ensure that the correct procedure is followed. I want to marry my partner who is not a UK/ EU citizen, what do I need to do? The answer depends on your current circumstances such as your nationality, whether you are in the UK or outside the UK as well as other factors like your own immigration status. It may be possible to get married in the UK on the visa you are on. Please contact our offices to arrange a consultation for full advice on this matter I was granted a 2-year marriage visa which is due to expire, what do I need to do? You will need to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK provided your relationship is subsisting. The earliest you can apply is 4 weeks before the expiry of your current visa; however, you should not allow your visa to expire before you make your Indefinite Leave to Remain application. Indefinite leave to remain is not an automatic right and there are certain requirements that would need to be met. Please contact our offices for further guidance if you need legal representation relating to this matter. I have an immigration problem/ query, how can you help? PERMITS2WORK are a private immigration company, assisting clients with a variety of immigration advice, applications, and appeals. If you are interested in employing our services relating to your immigration matter, contact our offices with a brief description of your situation, we can then advice as to whether we can assist and the appropriate fees for your situation. Each adviser is specially trained to give you expert advice for your circumstances. |
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