Introduction to the rules and methods of studying and working in Britain

Do you want to work or do you need to work? 1 June 2, 9991,1,the British Labor Party government officially cancelled the requirement for overseas students to apply for work permits. The following will tell you why the British government canceled this regulation, then mention the relevant regulations on working, and finally tell you how to find a job opportunity.

1, British restrictions on foreign students working.

If you enter the UK as a non-immigrant, such as international students, visiting scholars, tourists, etc. When you enter the country, the immigration officer will stamp your passport with the seal of work restriction entry conditions, indicating that the passport holder is not allowed to work in the UK. This is due to the high unemployment rate in Britain. In June 65438 +0997+10/October 65438, the British Home Office severely punished those who illegally employed or worked. Impose huge fines, detention, deportation and other penalties on illegal workers and people who work illegally.

According to the British immigration law, foreign students must return to their country of origin after completing their studies and are not allowed to stay in the UK. International students themselves cannot accept full-time employment during their study; However, if you stay in the UK for a long time (more than one year), you can work in your spare time or holidays with the approval of the employment department or immigration authorities, and allow your spouse and children under 18 to accept employment. Those who have been employed for more than 3 months need to register with the local police department, show their passports, work permits and photos at the same time, and issue a registration certificate to the registrant to register the details of the holder and the rules that must be observed.

The jobs suitable for temporary job hunting for international students mainly include typists, ushers, cleaners, salespeople and nannies. Foreign students who engage in work without permission will be regarded as illegal job hunting, and once found, they will be punished by repatriation.

British universities are also very strict, and there are clear regulations on student work. For example, even with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Employment, most universities still don't allow graduate students to work for more than six hours a week. Therefore, when calculating how to cope with the living expenses in the UK, the income from working in the UK should not be counted.

2. Why did the British government cancel this regulation?

In the past, if you wanted to work, but you didn't come from the European Union, you should apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Employment before you could be legally employed. However, in order to attract more overseas students, increase economic income and engage in educational output, the government officially relaxed the regulations on June 1999 and June 2 1. It is reported that this policy hopes to increase 50,000 higher education students and 25,000 adult education students, with a total income of 70 billion pounds. At present, among English-speaking countries, there are 65,438+07% overseas students in Britain, 68% in the United States, 65,438+00% in Australia and 5% in Canada. During the period of 1996- 1997, there were 27 1000 overseas students, of whom 198000 (73%) were receiving higher education.

3. Relevant regulations of work

Overseas students can work during their studies and holidays without obtaining a work permit from the employment center. Overseas students do not need to apply for permission from the overseas employment service center of the British Ministry of Education and Employment for internship. With regard to working hours and types of work, the original regulations are maintained: during the study period, the working hours shall not exceed 20 hours per week, unless the work content is related to the school curriculum and an agreement is reached with the school. There are no special regulations on the maximum working hours for holidays. Students cannot do business, start their own businesses or provide professional sports or entertainment services. Students cannot engage in full-time jobs of a professional nature.

You also need to apply for the national insurance number from the local social security subsidy center.

If you earn more than 66 pounds a week, you may have to pay insurance premium.

If the annual salary is less than 4335 (e.g. 1 April 19991to March 3, 2000/), income tax is not required. In addition, if you only work on holidays, you can ask the employer to ask the tax bureau for a tax refund form, or ask the tax center for a form yourself.

4. How to find a job opportunity?

1. Most universities have student employment centers. You can ask them for information about job opportunities.

You can inquire about employment opportunities by telephone or online. The website is as follows:

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3. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Interior or the Ministry of Education and Employment through the following websites:

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