Short-term work

Temporary Work provides a variety of excellent options for overseas nationals seeking to undertake short-term work in the UK. Whether the individual is a recent graduate, looking for a career change or seeking to benefit from the UK’s participation in the Youth Mobility Scheme, our UK Team can help navigate the full range of options available and help clients determine which route would best meet their specific needs.

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Graduate visa

The Graduate route allows international graduates who have completed a degree at a UK university to stay in the UK and work for at least 2 years after completing their course.

Temporary Work

The Temporary Work route enables sponsored migrants to come to the UK for a variety of employment opportunities including in the areas of charity, creative, religious work, services, seasonal labour and certain government-approved programs.

Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS)

The YMS is one of the main sub-routes for the Temporary Work route. This sub-route enables migrants from specific countries aged between 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years.

High Potential Individual

The High Potential Individual route allows graduates from top universities outside the UK to live and work in the UK.

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