Questions and Answers

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• Do workers from any EU countries require permission to work in the UK?
• How does the Points Based System and Tier 2 affect my business?
• Can I employ someone on a Post Study Work visa?
• Can I keep on a migrant worker after their 2 years on Post Study Work?
• Are there any special migrant workers schemes that operate in Scotland?
• How can I lobby the Governement about skills shortages in my sector?
• How can I be sure overseas qualifications are valid?
• Do I need a lawyer to employ someone from overseas?
• Am I breaking the law if I employ an illegal immigrant?
• Can I keep a worker who is having difficulties with the immigration authorities?
• How can I access skilled workers from overseas?

  
  

Their passport will contain an endorsement showing the category in which they were granted leave and any restrictions on the employment they can take. For more information on endorsements and restrictions on employment, please refer to the "Preventing Illegal Working" section found at the UK Border Agency website