Moving to teh UK to work next year and need some more advice

Davidfromcalgary
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:05 am

 

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Hello, I have some questions and I hoped they could be answered. I plan on living in the UK next year to work. I am a plumber and I have a few friends over there that are willing to help me. I may have an offer from employment next year from someone I know that runs a plumbing business but I was wondering which visa might be best suited to me. My plumbing ticket is recognized over there which is good. Who should I contact to explain my situation and ask about which visa would be right for me? Would worldbridge be able to help with that? I hope to be there by next summer. I also was wondering if I can reapply for the visa from the UK or if I have to come back to canada to do that when it expires. I eventually would like to get my permanent resident status and then eventually citizenship. Any help would be appreciated.

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iancanton
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Location: kent

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:46 pm

 

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u can work out ur points score using the link below to see if u are likely to qualify under the points based system.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/in...almigrant#3905971

ian.

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Davidfromcalgary
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:24 pm

 

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Too bad I dont get any points for being a journeyman tradesperson.

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Davidfromcalgary
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:25 pm

 

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Could I just get a run of the mill work permit if I have a job offer?

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Canucky Woman
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:23 pm

 

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The employer would have to apply for a work permit on your behalf.and have to prove that a qualified person from the entire EU couldn't be found.

Any UK-born grandparents?
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Davidfromcalgary
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:25 pm

 

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unfortunately no.

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Davidfromcalgary
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:28 pm

 

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How exactly would an employer prove that no one in the EU is qualified?

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Davidfromcalgary
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:35 pm

 

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I have heard there are ways around that

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