Employee

University

• Indicate if they would need UK work permission to be employed

• Manage recruitment in a way that supports a potential Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) application

Employee

University

• Use the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) provided by the University to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa reference for themselves and their dependents
• Pay visa and IHS surcharges costs if applicable
• Inform the University if the visa application is not successful
• Understand the conditions of their visa

• Apply for a CoS where the successful candidate requires work permission and, where the CoS is approved, informs the candidate of the CoS reference

Employee

University

• Arrive in the UK within the time limits specified in the visa
• Collect BRP from SIFSO/Post Office and show their work permission documents at the follow-up Eligibility Check before they commence employment
• Register with the police if required
• Inform HR of any changes in employment or personal circumstances including contact details
• Apply for a visa extension or indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
• Show visa extension or ILR documentation to HR for them to update Immigration File

• Retain work permission documentation which may be audited by UKVI
• Update the UKVI with information changes
• Manage the individual’s employment in line with the visa conditions (e.g. extension of the contract not permitted beyond the visa end date)
• Remind the employee of visa extension or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application requirements within three months of visa expiry
• Retain up-to-date work permission and residency status about the employee
• Record all absences as required by the UKVI
  • if you do not turn up for work on your first day
  • if you are absent for more than 10 days without permission
• Inform the UKVI when the employee leaves the University (through notice or dismissal)