Immigration Information for Staff

Welcome to the College’s immigration web-page.  You will find links below to key information and documentation to assist you in the recruitment and employment of staff. 

Please note that no member of staff should commence employment before their identity documentation has been provided in person and has been checked/ verified by an Authorising Officer.  In some cases this may result in an amended start date if it has not been possible for these checks to be completed before a member of staff’s anticipated first day.

For further information, advice or guidance please contact the relevant HR Assistant (please see here for a list of contacts) for your Department. 

General information
Overview of the Points Based Immigration System
Roles and responsibilities regarding the employment of migrants
When should a Certificate of Sponsorship be issued?
Length of periods permitted to stay in the UK
Maintenance Requirement
No Recourse to Public Funds
English Language Requirement

Checking and Verifying Documentation
Guide to Verifying Documentation
Pre-employment verification form

Sponsored researchers and academic visitors
Sponsored researchers and academic visitors
Permissible activities

Guidance for Overseas Staff
Guidance for Staff Employed under Tier 2 (coming soon)
Guidance for Student workers (coming soon)