UK work routes
Working in the UK can involve different immigration routes. Work permit is a broad description, so the actual role, employer and your existing status matter more than the label alone.
Some routes depend on employer sponsorship. Other people may have work rights through a different immigration status or nationality. A job opportunity should therefore be considered alongside the person's position.
A UK job offer does not automatically grant permission, and visitor permission is not a general right to work. Any change of role or employer may also raise questions under existing conditions.
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