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The UK system continually changes. In 2005 -2009 the UK allowed gap year students and tertiary qualified applicants to work in the UK. Since the 2009 recession, the UK government is more driven to prioritise locals with jobs as opposed to giving foreigners jobs. With this in mind, gap year students and tertiary qualified applicants are no longer welcomed like they previously were.
The best visas that offer employment rights at present are: (in order of popularity from Move Up’s perspective)
– Ancestral visa (Birth Rights)
– Family Dependents on EU/ British passport holders (Married or Unmarried and/or child dependents)
– Tier 4 (Student Visas)
– Sole Representative
– Tier 1 Entrepreneur
– Tier 1 Investor
– Tier 2 (Employer Sponsored)
– Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
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