Right to work and immigration

The UK government has, from 27 November 2008, introduced a Points Based System (PBS) for employers wishing to employ ‘migrant workers’ – ie individuals who are not nationals of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) and who do not have the right to work in the UK.

This site contains information for staff and Colleges/Services about the new Points Based System and the enhanced regulations that have been put into place. The information on this site is necessarily general. If you have any queries regarding a specific immigration case please contact your HR Business Partner for further guidance.

There is information in these pages for:

Prospective Staff

• General UK immigration information
• Further information for those staff coming on a Tier 1 visa
• Further information for those staff coming on a Tier 2 visa

Current Staff

• Proof of right to work
• Immigration information for international staff on time limited visas (extensions)
• Information for those staff that are eligible for Settlement in the UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

Managers wishing to recruit International Staff

• Immigration categories explained for recruiting managers
• Recruitment requirements for appointing international staff
• Information the University needs to complete the Certificate of Sponsorship

Permitted Paid Engagements

• Information for managers regarding the new UKBA scheme

Further information for:

• Individuals paid by Claims 
• Honorary appointments
• Students