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TIER 5 INTERN SCHEME Tier 5 (Temporary Worker: Government Authorised Exchange)

AGENDA � Introductions � Background to the Scheme � Eligibility Criteria � Process Overview � Registering as an Employer � Requesting a CoS � Ongoing Reporting & Record Keeping � Costs � Contacts

BACKGROUND � In response to demand from employers for the freedom to hire foreign nationals as interns in their UK operations, BIS and the Home Office granted CCE Recruiting Solutions the right to operate a new “government authorised exchange” scheme under Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) of the points based immigration system. � The scheme provides businesses registered in the UK with the freedom to identify and offer internships to the brightest undergraduates and graduates from all over the world. � The Tier 5 Intern scheme is designed to offer a simple process for both employer and candidate.

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA In order to take part in the Tier 5 Intern scheme: � Employers must meet the terms & conditions of membership and be approved by CCE to join the scheme. � The intern must either hold a degree, or be studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK bachelors degree or higher � The intern must be paid the UK National Minimum Wage, or above � The role must be supernumerary � The role must be supervised and must require a minimum skill level of NVQ Level 3 � The internship can last for any period up to a maximum of 12 months

PROCESS OVERVIEW Step 1 [average 2-10 working days] Employer Registration � Online Employer Registration Application � Pre Approval Meeting � Acceptance of Terms and Conditions Step 2 [1-3 working days] Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS ) � Employer provides CoS Request Form and Supporting Documents � CCE issued CoS and Visa Letter Step 3 [depends on where the application is made ] Tier 5 (Temporary Worker: GAE) Visa Application � Intern makes Tier 5 visa application at local Visa Application Centre per Home Office Guidelines � Licensed Immigration Advisor may assist with this part of the process Step 4 [duration of internship] Record Keeping and Reporting Obligations � Employer confirms arrival of intern by email to CCE � Employer continues to meet Tier5 Intern Scheme Record Keeping and Reporting Obligations for the duration of the internship

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (CoS) � Complete Certificate of Sponsorship Request Form template (see Appendix 3) and return to support@cce-uk.com together with: � Copy of passport photo page � Proof of degree level studies (eg. degree certificate, recent transcript or university reference letter) translated into English, if necessary � Copy of the intern’s contract or internship agreement � CCE can certify maintenance requirement on behalf of employer � CCE prepare Visa Letter for intern that includes CoS details and Agreement & Release for signature � Typically takes 1 – 3 working days to assign CoS and associated paperwork

TIER 5 VISA APPLICATION � Intern applies for Tier 5 (Temporary Worker: Government Authorised Exchange) Visa entry clearance at their local Visa Application Centre (VAC) according to Home Office guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/tier-5- government-authorised-exchange � Processing times vary locally: � For visa applications made outside the UK, the Home Office have a global target turnaround time of 15 working days from receipt of completed application. � For applications eligible to ‘switch’ or extend a Tier 5 visa from within the UK, postal applications are processed within 8 weeks while ‘in - person’ applications are usually decided on the same day. � Assistance may be offered by Employer’s own Immigration Advisor

RECORD KEEPING OBLIGATIONS In terms of key documents required by CCE as the sponsor, we require the following from the Employer: ON ARRIVAL: � Certified copies of the Intern’s passport including the biometric and details page(s) and the visa � Completed intern UK Contact Details form � Signed copies of the intern’s contract or assignment letter with you ( unless previously provided ) DURING THE INTERNSHIP: � Copies of the intern’s payslips to evidence that their role is salaried � Updated copies of the intern’s UK Contact Details form if the intern moves during their internship AT THE END OF THE INTERNSHIP: � Confirmation of the intern’s end date and details of their onward travel booking � Copies of the intern’s P45 and final payslips

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS The Employer is required to report the following to support@cce-uk.com at any time during the internship: � If the intern does not arrive to start work at the expected time � If there is any significant changes in the intern’s circumstances such as changes in remuneration, job role, or work location (Reference the Certificate of Sponsorship details) � If the intern is absent from work without approval or prior agreement for 10 days, or more. � If you have any reason to believe that the intern is in breach of the conditions of their Leave (from the Home Office) � If you have any reason to believe that the intern is engaged in terrorism or criminal activity � If you have any reason to suspect that the intern does not intend to exit the UK on expiry of his Leave in the UK � If you have any reason to believe that the intern has not left the UK upon expiry of their visa. (See Schedule 2 (p.8) of the Terms & Conditions for full details)

COSTS � A Registration Fee of £750 + VAT is payable upon registration � The Registration Fee is redeemable against the first Certificate of Sponsorship issued � Certificates of Sponsorship are charged at £750 each thereafter � Visa Application Fees are also payable to the Home Office in local currency at the Visa Application Centres

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