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Architects – UK Visa Applications
The construction and property boom in the UK has fuelled a demand for architects, including architectural technicians and designers.
UK-based architectural practices wishing to recruit architects from the global pool of talent may face restrictions on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa applications under UK immigration law – meaning practices not able to find the specialist skills they need from the UK labour force may also face challenges in their international recruitment of architects.
Duncan Lewis business immigration solicitors can advise companies on the overseas recruitment of architects – 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 companies on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa applications – as well as advising on recruiting recent overseas graduates who have qualified as architects 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 architects 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 architects.
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:
- Architect
- Architectural consultant
- Chartered architect
- Landscape architect.
UK Visas & Immigration rules also set out the types of duties an architect might undertake to qualify for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa, including:
- liaises with client and other professionals to establish building type, style, cost limitations and landscaping requirements
- studies condition and characteristics of site, taking into account drainage, topsoil, trees, rock formations, etc
- analyses site survey and advises client on development and construction details and ensures that proposed design blends in with the surrounding area
- prepares detailed scale drawings and specifications for design and construction and submits these for planning approval
- monitors construction work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
We will be able to advise you further on this; kindly get in touch with us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com
Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors – UK Visa Applications & Appeals – Architects
Applying for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa for an architect 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 architect 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 and UK business immigration law.
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 qualified and experienced architects 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 architects wishing to take up appointments in the UK.
For further information on UK visa applications for Architects, call Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com