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Working in the UK
Working in the UK after your studies
At the moment, the schemes that are most significant for students who have finished their studies are:
- Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) for those who have obtained a UK degree, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (or an HND from a Scottish institution). This replaced the International Graduates Scheme (IGS) and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme from 30 June 2008. If you have immigration permission under the IGS now, you can apply for an extra year under Tier 1 (Post-Study Work), and it does not matter what type of qualification you have.
- Tier 2 for jobs where no one in the resident labour market can be recruited, and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers. This replaced work permits and some other work routes from 27 November 2008.
- Tier 1 (General) for those with a degree, work experience and prior earnings at a certain level. This replaced the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme.
(Information extracted from the UKCISA website - see www.ukcisa.org.uk).
View the information on the UK Border Agency website.
You might find the NASES (National Association of Student Employment Services) website useful - the site helps international students with employment-related issues, such as how to create a successful CV and apply for vacancies.