I am a Nigerian Chartered Accounatant of over 15 years. I qualified in 1988. I want to take the Qualifying examinations of ICAEW, what real opportunities do I have for employment and or engaging in Business in the United Kingdom?
I am a Nigerian chartered Accountant I want to get CA, what opportunities for employment do i have in the UK?
Information about the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
Important Reminder
Applicants under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and their representatives are reminded of the importance of supplying all of the information necessary for us to be able to make a decision.
A substantial number of Highly Skilled Migrant Programme applications continue to be received without sufficient supporting evidence to validate the self-assessment score.
It is important to note that applications will usually be considered only on the information submitted at the time of application and applicants should not rely upon Work Permits (UK) seeking additional information before making a decision.
Applications under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme are subject to payment clearance. This means that, for example, payments by cheque will be held for five working days at our payment contractors before they are passed to the HSMP team.
The following information is not a complete statement of the law. For more information see our Policy and Law pages.
In order to maximise processing efficiencies within the team, customers are requested to restrict telephone, email and fax enquiries to those of the utmost urgency. If you have completed one of the application forms issued after the 1st November 2004 we will confirm receipt of your application if you complete the relevant section.
If you wish to request that your application be considered on an urgent basis it is possible to make a request for your application to be processed urgently in the following circumstances:
You have urgent travel commitments;
You require urgent medical treatment;
You have received an offer of employment;
You have other exceptional circumstances.
You will be required to complete an HSMP Urgent Treatment form which can be faxed to the HSMP Team on 0114 207 6021.
HSMP Urgent Treatment Form
It is no longer necessary to submit passports with an HSMP application. For HSMP applications applicants will normally make the application to extend their leave to remain after the HSMP decision has been made. However, an application for HSMP is not treated as an in-time immigration application under Section 3 of the 1971 act. As such if your current leave is due to expire before a decision is likely to be made on your HSMP application you will need to take the following action. You should either contact us with a view to treating your application as urgent, or alternatively, submit the application on the FLR (IED) form to extend your leave in the UK before your leave expires. Such an application will be treated in accordance with the immigration rules at the time of submission.
If you have previously submitted your passport and require its return for travel purposes, fax requests to withdraw your leave to remain application should be made to the appropriate In Country Team. Your passport will be returned to you and you must submit a new FLR(IED) to apply for your leave to remain
The information below provides more detail about the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. If you have any general queries about the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, please contact the Work Permits (UK) Customer Contact Centre:
By telephone: 0114 207 4074
By fax: 0114 207 3776
By e-mail: wpcustomers@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
By post:
Customer Contact Centre
Work Permits (UK)
PO BOX 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
If you have a case specific enquiry, please contact the HSMP team:
By telephone: 0114 207 6020
By fax: 0114 207 6021
By e-mail: hsmp.workpermits@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov....
By post:
HSMP
PO Box: 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
What is the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme?
The programme is designed to allow highly skilled people to migrate to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities. The scheme has a separate assessment for applicants aged under 28 as well as an assessment for those 28 and over.
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme is different from the work permit scheme because you do not need a specific job offer in the UK to apply.
It is different from business routes such as the Innovators scheme or other business categories because you do not need a detailed business plan; you do not need to create jobs; and you do not need to invest in the UK.
How can I apply?
You should apply to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Team at Work Permits UK (WPUK) in Sheffield. You can apply from abroad. In most cases, you can also apply from inside the UK if you are here with Home Office permission.
Your application will not be successful if you are in the United Kingdom as a visitor, on temporary admission, or without permission.
How do I qualify as a highly skilled migrant?
There is a points-based immigration scheme. Points are scored in five main areas:
educational qualifications;
work experience;
past earnings;
your achievement in your chosen field; and
your husband's, wife's, civil partner?s or unmarried partner's achievements.
There are also separate arrangements for those who are applying through the MBA Provision and further points can be awarded for those applying through the Priority Application Process for General Practitioners.
A separate young person's assessment also exists whereby an extra 5 points can be awarded if the applicant is under 28 years of age at the time of application.
You need to score 65 points or more to qualify as a highly skilled migrant.
Self-employed General Practitioners qualified to practice in the UK may also apply under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.
How long will I be allowed to stay in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled migrant?
At first, we give you permission to stay in the UK for up to 24 months to seek work or self-employment opportunities.
After 24 months, you can apply to stay for longer but you must be economically active.
As a highly skilled migrant, can I stay in the United Kingdom permanently?
If you live here continuously for five years with Home Office permission, you can apply near the end of the 5 years to live here permanently.
How can I get more information?
To get more information about the programme you should read the FAQs on this site. Guidance notes and the application forms for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme are available from the forms section of this site.
Reply:Not very likely, accountants are not listed as specialist occupations in U.K and you will not get a visa on your job alone
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