William, Customs officials have ALWAYS had that power. But today's process is such that it gets utilized more!
On 5/7/08, Gidd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Robert, > > Jennifer what planet are you on? > > Anyone who has EVER traveled extensively internationally will tell you they > hate dealing for immigration, ours, theirs or > whatever. Getting a work permit from these folks just adds a new level of > frustration, IMHO. > > > FYI, having lived and worked in UK I can tell you that it was a royal pain > to get a Work Permit. As a matter of fact, I could NOT > be in UK while they processed the paperwork for the work permit. So if the > sponsor doesn't have the ability to get the employee > a work permit then good luck with that and let us all know. > > Funny thing was, once I got the work permit I was told that in a matter of > time I could also apply for permanent residency/citizenship > .... "Tally Ho" > > Quite honestly, while living and working in another country sounds exciting > there are always issues. I have lived in and > worked in several countries in Southeast Asia and UK. At the end of the day > while I enjoyed experiencing new cultures > the cost of living and living standards are not always the same. Pony up > 17.5% VAT Tax on everything and focus on the > US/Pound exchange and she might have a change of heart. > > BTW: The original request asked for a RAC, so I guess if you are a RAC or > RSP then yes perhaps the employer would get you > a work permit ? > > At the end of the day ALWAYS consult the country of destination's > Immigration Dept. for answers: > http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ > > > Good Luck either way. > > > Gidd > > _____ > > From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Molenda > Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: JOB UK : Senior Technical Support Technician > > > ** > I'm assuming that you have a United States Passport :) > > Depending upon the length of the job, you may or may-not require a VISA to > work in the UK... You will definately need a Work Permit... > > Who ever is hiring you should arrange for the WP / Visa (if needed) - Then > you must receive the WP and have your passport stamped, etc. This in itself > can be a long process... > > I know, just got back from a UK assignment - in process of extending the WP > so I can go back and continue with other development topics :) > > HTH > > > On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:53 AM, Jennifer Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > ** > Kathy, > > You don't need anybody's permission to work overseas. You find an employer > who has an opening, buy a plane ticket and poof! you're working overseas. > Your employer will get you through the visa requirements. > > Jennifer Meyer > > > _____ > > From: Kathy Morris > Sent: Tue 06-May-08 18:37 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: JOB UK : Senior Technical Support Technician > > > > > Hello, > > > > I was wondering what is involved to get to work in the UK. I live in the > > United States however I would like to work in Europe. Who do I contact to > get > > permission to work overseas. > > > > > > In a message dated 4/8/2008 7:22:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > > > ** > > > > > > Good Afternoon List, > > I hope you are all well. I currently have role for a Senior Technical > > Support Technician to join a team in the UK. The role would be split > between > > home, customer site and my clients offices when required. > > They are looking for RAC or ATS certification with strong IT architecture > > skills. The role is responsible for maintaining client IT Architecture and > > > performing level 3 support. > > There is a full job specification available for interested individuals and > I > > would be happy to discuss this and the remuneration package in more detail > > off-list. 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