What is the application procedure to employ an overseas national who is already in the UK?
• The employer submits a work permit application on the appropriate form. For the Business and Commercial Work Permit this is a WP1 form and there is a 153 administration fee. • Once approval against the work permit criteria has been given the individual must then apply to vary their (and any dependant’s) leave to remain if they are residing in the UK. This must be done using form FLR (IED), enclosing the appropriate fee (335 for postal service) and documents relevant to the application. The individuals passport and those of any dependants must be sent with the FLR (IED) to be endorsed. However, the individual can apply in-person at the Croydon PEO and pay the premium service fee of 500 Please be aware that only overseas nationals in the following categories will be allowed to switch on to a work permit from within the UK: • a student and have successfully graduated on a degree course; or • a postgraduate doctor or dentist or trainee general practitioner; or • a student nurse; or • a w
