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    Acquiring a UK Work Visa for IT professional

    Hi,
    I would like to ask if it is feasible to acquire a UK Working Visa even if you do not have an employer yet. I am a Filipino IT professional, specializing in Software QA/Software Testing. I am very interested in working in UK and have seen a lot of job postings related to my specialization. However, my big dilemma is most of the agencies/companies that reply to me require an existing UK working visa.
    Can I apply on my own even without sponsorship?

    Thanks.


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    Your chances of getting in Europe are pretty close to zero these days, even if you are a brain surgeon

    Can't you work online for yourself? I do, and my sites can be operated from any country in the world.
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    if your young, i take it you are 24, have a degree at least, and have had a good paying job, then you could try highly skilled migrant programme (hsmp)

    you don't need a job offer or a workpermit, but you need 75 points to be able to apply.

    http://www.workpermit.com/uk/hsmp_calculator.htm


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    I don't think the combined points of our politicians reach 75pts
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    Joe only as young as 24 yrs old are qualified??lol


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    joebloggs...are you a psychic! :-)
    Yeah, I am exactly 24 years old.

    All, thanks for your help. :-)


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    Joe only as young as 24 yrs old are qualified??lol
    the younger the better

    older you are, less points you get

    Ageism by the gov


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    the younger the better

    older you are, less points you get

    Ageism by the gov

    u think I am qualified I am only 22..


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    joe isn't a psychic hehehe its just so happen your age shown on the right side of your post, and kimmi dear i told you lawyer more sensible


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    Quote Originally Posted by jedc143 View Post
    joe isn't a physic hehehe its just so happen your age shown on the right side of your post, and kimmi dear i told you lawyer more sensible


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    Wahaha...I did not notice that my age is displayed...

    Thanks again :-)


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    u think I am qualified I am only 22..
    your 22 or 26 as stated in your profile

    or don't you know Kimmi



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