The UK prides itself on the high quality of its education, attracting individuals from around the world to study, develop their skills and contribute to the UK’s academic community. But what happens once those students complete their studies?
Recent international graduates seeking employment, employers looking to recruit graduate talent, and institutions advising students all need to understand the immigration routes available and the requirements that must be met to take advantage of them.
This webinar explores the key routes available to international graduates wishing to work in the UK, together with the immigration requirements, sponsorship obligations and practical considerations that employers, advisers and educational institutions need to understand. It will also highlight the pitfalls that are common in this field and address steps to take to avoid those risks.
This webinar will also provide a practical overview of the immigration routes available to international graduates wishing to work in the UK, covering the Graduate Visa, Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, High Potential Individual (HPI) and Scale-up Worker routes. It will also explain the sponsorship requirements facing employers, including who needs sponsorship, the different types of sponsor licence, which businesses are eligible to sponsor graduates and the applicable salary requirements.
This webinar is essential for student advisors, HR professionals and lawyers advising businesses on graduate sponsorship
Intermediate - some previous knowledge or awareness required
- Who is eligible for different types of visa
- Which organisations can sponsor graduates
- The process for applying and sponsoring graduates
- Best practice with endorsements
- Where are the risks and how to avoid them
The Graduate route is an unsponsored route which allows international graduates access to the UK labour market for up to 2 years (3 years if you have a doctorate).
Success in obtaining endorsement is vital in both Global Talent and Innovator founder Routes. The current success rate is significantly higher where there is active involvement from the universities and research institutions in procuring endorsement.
For recent UK graduates entering the labour market, the salary requirements in both Graduate and Skilled Worker Routes are lower than those for other overseas hires.
This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Sandra Akinbolu, a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Sandra. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.
You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.
The live webinar begins at 12:00pm
The £69 +VAT price includes:
- 45-minutes of topical content
- 15-minute interactive Q&A
- Comprehensive lecture notes
- Digital CPD certificate
Of course. To book multiple delegates, increase the amount of tickets you wish to buy and add them to your basket. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to the delegates attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking
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This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.
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Sandra Akinbolu
Sandra is an experienced and approachable practitioner, specialising in Immigration, Asylum and Public law. Ranked as a Leading Junior by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, she is approachable, knowledgeable and committed to the interests of her clients.
Sandra was formally Consultant Head of Immigration within the EPIC Team at Fieldfisher LLP, leading a team specialising in Business Immigration.
As a former lecturer at the University of Law, Sandra maintains her skills in teaching by delivering regular lectures and seminars on immigration, public and EU law developments for various organisations and in chambers. Sandra’s personable style and ability to dissect each area of law, for even the least confident of practitioners, has made her a favourite for both knowledge sessions and practical accreditation training.
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