HOW TO LIVE & WORK IN THE UK

Guide to UK immigration œ Life in the UK œ The Points Based System 2nd edition

Mathew Collins and Nicky Barclay

• PRICE £12.99
• EXTENT 296 pages
• BINDING Paperback
• FORMAT 234 x 153 mm
• ISBN 978-1-84528-372-8
• PUB DATE 30 April 2010
• BIC CODE VSW, 1DBK
• CATEGORY Living & Working Abroad
• TERRITORIES World Rights

KEY POINTS

• Completely updated and revised 2nd edition – the first book published which includes the latest changes to the UK immigration regulations – the biggest ever made, including the ‘Life in the UK’ test as set by the Home Office for anyone applying for British citizenship
• This essential handbook is for anyone coming to the UK to work, study, settle, join family, or visit on a visa
• Updated information for the 1 million foreign students in the UK
• Complete guide to making a visa applications
• For those employing non-UK/EU citizens, this book explains:
• what essential checks you must put in place
• details of the Points Based System and how individuals can qualify
• how to obtain a licence to employ foreign nationals and the HR compliance issues that need to be in place in order to remain compliant with the UK Border Agency

MATHEW COLLINS is the Managing Partner of the International Visa Consultancy, Ambler Collins, based in London. He has many years’ experience assisting individuals, families and companies in preparing and processing successful visa applications to live in the UK and Europe. NICKY BARCLAY is a registered Immigration Practitioner who has worked with some of the UK’s most progressive companies, managing work permit and visa applications for their overseas staff and assisting with their initial entry and settlement.

CONTENTS

Part I: Information for the ‘Life in the UK’ test

• 1.United Kingdom past and present
• 2.The UK in Europe and the Commonwealth
• 3.Religion
• 4.Women in UK society
• 5.Children and young people
• 6.Education
• 7.Housing
• 8.Utilities
• 9.Personal finance
• 10.Health
• 11.Leisure
• 12.Transport
• 13.Employment

Part II: Immigration

• 14.United Kingdom immigration
• 15.Spouses, fiancées and unmarried partners
• 16.EEA nationals
• 17.Entry clearance
• 18.Citizenship

Part III: Employer’s Section

• 19.Points-based system and employers’ registration

Part IV: Living in the UK – Practical information

• 20.Employment
• 21.Studying
• 22.Basic employment laws
• 23.National insurance and taxation
• 24.Starting a business
• 25.Childcare, schools and education
• 26.Housing
• 27.Healthcare
• 28.Transport
• 29.Moving to the UK
• 30.Arriving in the UK
• 31.Lifestyle and leisure
• 32.Useful information – things you need to know
• 33.Crossing the cultural divide
• 34.Useful contacts