Advertising and Public Relations Directors - UK Visa Applications

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Advertising and Public Relations Directors – UK Visa Applications

With more communications companies expanding globally and new sales markets emerging, the demand for highly skilled and experienced advertising and public relations directors has never been greater.

However, restrictions on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visas under UK immigration law can make the international recruitment of advertising and public relations directors a challenge for UK-based businesses competing in a highly competitive global market.

Duncan Lewis business immigration solicitors understand that UK marketing companies cannot compete successfully in the global market without the staff they need.

Our business immigration specialists can advise companies on the overseas recruitment of advertising and public relations directors, who are eligible to work in the UK under the regulations covering occupations skilled to NQF Level 6.

Duncan Lewis business immigration lawyers frequently advise on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa applications – as well as advising on recruiting recent overseas graduates who have qualified in the UK.

Any Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applicants can be sponsored for jobs in certain occupations – and the government has drawn up a list of eligible occupations for advertising and public relations directors wishing to apply for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa to take up a position in the UK.

UK Visas & Immigration regulations set out in the Codes of Practice for Skilled Workers such as advertising and public relations directors.

Under the regulations, the sort of roles within a company that would be eligible for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application include:

• Account director (advertising)
• Head of public relations.

UK Visas & Immigration rules also set out the types of duties an advertising or public relations director might undertake to qualify for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa, including:

• liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives
• defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work
• conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way
• reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary
• stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates
• directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc, to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.

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Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors – UK Visa Applications & Appeals – Advertising and Public Relations Directors

Applying for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa for an advertising or public relations director joining your UK operation requires expert legal advice on the preparation of the visa application to ensure no delays occur.

Companies should be aware that any delays in the Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application process might potentially jeopardise the timely take up of an advertising or public relations director appointment.

Duncan Lewis immigration experts are one of the UK’s leading specialist immigration and business immigration solicitors, with a highly successful track record in advising companies and individuals on business immigration and the UK visa application process.

Duncan Lewis immigration lawyers have offices nationwide and in most major cities – and our national and London immigration lawyers regularly advise companies wishing to recruit high-calibre advertising or public relations directors from overseas on:

• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Licence 
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Visa Applications
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Intra Company Transfers
• Standard UK Visa for Business Visits.

Duncan Lewis business immigration experts are also able to advise on visa appeals for advertising and public relations directors wishing to take up appointments in the UK.

For further information on UK visa applications for Advertising and Public Relations Directors, call Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com