Ask HN: Will companies (Birmingham area) at the UK will give me work visa?

#1

Post by zimzim » Fri, Jul 27, 2018, 11:25 AM UTC

Hi, I'm planing to move to the UK because my GF going there for study. I have Israeli passport, about 4 years of experience in mixed fullstack development and DBA, no Academic degree and for the last 2 years I'm working as expat in English speaking country. I can stay in the UK for 6 months without VISA . what are my chances to getting hired?

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#2

Post by thorin » Fri, Jul 27, 2018, 12:58 PM UTC

Without a working visa I think you'd struggle unless there is a reciprocal agreement with UK and Israel that I'm not aware of. Some basic info here:

https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/your-rights-to-working-...

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#3

Post by thisone » Fri, Jul 27, 2018, 2:03 PM UTC

I don't believe you're allowed to look for work in the UK while on a tourist visa.

I assume you must already be aware, but just in case, you will also have to prove that you have the means to support yourself, without working, for the entire length of your stay.

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#4

Post by africajam » Sat, Jul 28, 2018, 11:02 AM UTC

Introduce yourself here:

https://talk.birmingham.io/

Its a very friendly bunch of geeks - someone there might be able to help. There is a fair amount of tech activity in Birmingham so you could get lucky. Good luck.

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#5

Post by dnh44 » Sat, Jul 28, 2018, 4:26 PM UTC

I'm not 100% sure but please check that it's even possible to apply for a working visa while you're in the country. I think that normally you have to make your application from outside the country.