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At Commonwealth Contractors we deal with two types of South African professional more than any other; 1) South African Specialist & Consultant Level Doctors undertaking short term UK assignments, AND 2) South African IT Consultants on Working Holiday Visas who wish to move to Tier 1 General or gain Tier 2 (Work Permit) Sponsorship.
No matter what your situation, if you’re a skilled South African professional & you want to work in the UK Commonwealth Contractors can help. We partner with OISC Registered Private Immigration Firms & Tier 2 Licensed Healthcare & IT Consultancies prepared to sponsor individuals on Tier 2 Visas where required.
To find out more call now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your details and we will get back to you.
South African Doctors
South African Doctors are more highly in demand in the UK than Doctors from any other nation outside the British Isles. This is due to vast professional experience, exceptional skills, perfect English Language & a similar Healthcare system to the UK. Within the Public Sector many NHS Trusts shy away from sponsoring South African Doctors due to Political pressures however the Private Sector has no such restrictions. If you’re a Consultant Level Doctor and you would like to work in the UK Commonwealth Contractors can help. We partner with Tier 2 Licensed Healthcare Consultancies who are prepared to sponsor Doctors on 3 year ‘Multiple Entry’ Tier 2 Visas where required.
» Consultant Level Doctors:
We understand that most South African Consultant Level Doctors prefer to undertake one or two short term assignments (3 - 4 months) in the UK each year and then return home to family & a local medical practise. If this describes your situation our Tier 2 Consultancy Partners will be happy to sponsor a ‘Multiple Entry’ Tier 2 Visa rather than a ‘Standard Entry’ visa.
| Traditional NHS Trust Sponsorship | Consultancy Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| An NHS Trust sponsors a Consultant Level Doctor on a short term (e.g. 3 Month) Tier 2 Work Permit. The Doctor incurs time & significant expense gaining a short term visa approval in Pretoria (a trip must be made to the visa office to provide Biometrics (fingerprints etc)). Once the project has been completed the Tier 2 Work Permit expires and the Doctor must go through the whole process all over again the next year if they wish to return. | A Consultancy Sponsors a Doctor on a 3 year ‘Multiple Entry’ Tier 2 Visa. The Doctor pays one Government visa application fee, travels once to submit Biometric Information & waits once for an approval. The Doctor travels to the UK, undertakes a 3 month assignment on site at an NHS Trust & then returns home. The following year if he or she wishes to return a flight is booked and work commences, the visa has already been approved. |
» Non Consultant Level Doctors:
If you’re a South African Doctor but you are not practising at Consultant Level our Tier 2 Licensed Consultancy Partners will still be interested in sponsoring you on a Tier 2 Visa.
All non Shortage Occupation jobs must be advertised to resident nationals however due to significant shortages across the board very few (if any) responses come forward, therefore Non EEA Nationals are required.
To find out more call now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your details and we will get back to you.
South African IT Consultants
Are you a South African IT Consultant? Do you hold a Working Holidaymaker Visa? Would you like to remain in the UK on a Tier 1 (HSMP) or gain Tier 2 (Work Permit) Sponsorship? If so Commonwealth Contractors may be able to help! We partner with OISC Immigration Firms who specialise in Visa Applications for South Africans & Tier 2 Licensed IT Consultancies prepared to ‘sponsor’ workers where required.
» Working Holiday to Tier 2 (Work Permit)
If you’re an IT Professional our Tier 2 Licensed Consultancy Partners may be prepared to sponsor you on a Tier 2 (Work Permit) visa where required. Tier 2 Visas are normally approved quickly (1-3 weeks required), often run for an initial 3 year term & count towards Permanent Residence.
To take on an assignment our Partners must be working further to a project that generates at least £250 per professional day for at least 3 months in duration. Consultants employed by our Consultancy Partners benefit from:
- Varied Projects: Undertake 1 or many assignments during employment
- Fantastic Remuneration: Consultants receive outstanding remuneration rewards
- Claimable Business Expenses: Expenses may include; Accommodation, Flights, Site Based Travel, Daily Subsistence, Visa Costs, Computer Expenses, Business Telecoms etc
» Tier 1 (Highly Skilled) Visa Applications
If you have a Masters Degree and generate a highly skilled wage you may be able to apply for a Tier 1 (General) Visa. At Commonwealth Contractors we can help you:
- Qualify for a Tier 1 (General) Visa: Personal Service Companies & Umbrella Companies can cause big problems when applying for a Tier 1 visa in Pretoria. At Commonwealth Contractors we can maximise your income while ensuring qualification against Tier 1
- Apply for a Tier 1 (General) Visa: We partner with OISC Registered Immigration Firms who specialise in Tier 1 applications for skilled South Africans
- Work towards a Tier 1 Extension & Permanent Residence: Once you’ve secured a Tier 1 visa you need to think about qualifying for an extension after 3 years. Commonwealth Contractors can help!
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