Question:

I am Gentleman, twenty years of age with no official qualifications. I came to the UK with a working holiday visa that expires in 3 months. However the British employer that I have been working for is so impressed that he wants to arrange a work permit forme. Am I eligible for one?

Answer:

An application for a work permit requires you to have at least one of the following:

• A degree equivalent to a UK level University Degree or
• A relevant UK level HND qualification plus one year relevant work experience at NVQ Level 3 or above or,
• At least 3 years senior or specialized experience in a specific field at a level equivalent to the UK NVQ or,
• SVQ Level 3 or above.

If you have none of the above or are unable to prove that you have at least one of the above, you will not be eligible for UK work permit.