Working in the UK after you have completed your studies

Information about some of the schemes relevant to international students who want to stay on in the UK to work at the end of their studies can be found in the UKCISA guidance note called 'Working in the UK after your studies'

Visa options after graduation workshop: led by Glyn Lloyd, Morgan Cole LLP Solicitors

Now that the Post Study Work Scheme has closed, you might be wondering if it is possible to stay in the UK to work after your course. Come to this workshop to find out the options that are now available to you…

Date:                Thursday 21^st June 2012

Time:               2-3.30pm

Location:          0.22 Law Building lecture theatre. This is the first room on the right hand side on entering the Law Building, which is located on Museum Avenue, Cathays, Cardiff (CF10 3AX)

Book a place:   It is essential that you book a place on this workshop by emailing us or by telephone: 02920 874844. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis.

Overview:         This workshop provides a concise overview of the various routes available to international students wishing to remain in the UK after their studies.  It covers the options available under the Points-Based System in addition to family-related routes, giving illustrations and real-life examples of how the rules are applied in practice. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during and after the workshop.

Presenter:        Glyn Lloyd is an immigration lawyer at Morgan Cole LLP Solicitors, which has offices in Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and the Thames Valley. Glyn advises businesses across the UK on the recruitment and employment of overseas workers, and acts for over half of English Premiership rugby clubs and all Welsh Regional rugby clubs, on matters involving their overseas players. He also represents individuals, and works closely with the UK Border Agency when submitting applications for leave to remain and settlement. Glyn regularly lectures and presents training seminars on UK Immigration Law to both employers and students.

Intern in Britain

This is an opportunity for international students to work as an intern in the UK for up to 6 months. It is a great way to spend time living and working in Britain while gaining workplace experience which could also be relevant to your course of study or future career.

The new programme is officially known as the BUNAC Blue Card Internship Programme and is a Government Authorised Exchange (GAE). As Tier 5 programme sponsor, BUNAC is authorised by the UK Border Agency to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to successful applicants who can then apply for a visa before entering Britain.

On this new internship programme, participants are required to arrange the position before applying for the visa. Unfortunately BUNAC do not assist with securing an internship.

To be eligible for the scheme, you must be a non-EEA student and currently enrolled on a degree course, or a recent graduate (starting an internship within 12 months of completing your studies).

The internship must be:

• Supernumerary
• Set at NVQ Level 3 or above
• Compliant with National Minimum Wage Legislation

If you are interested in finding out more about this scheme, please see the BUNAC website or contact Caroline Cooper by email or telephone on 020 7251 3472.