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| Kern Junior Member Member # 269 | Posted October 05, 2001 04:35 PM Hi all, I live in the US and I want to work in Europe. I recently received a reply from Volt Europe that reads like this: "...In order to find you work within the EU, we require that you have a valid work permit. Can you confirm that you have a valid work permit in your own right and not Please get in touch as soon as possible confirming that you have such a permit, so that we can contact you about appropriate vacancies. However, if you do not have a valid work permit for the EU, we will be unable to assist you at this time. We are not specialists in Emigration Law and I would suggest you talk to your lawyer or contact your local embassy who will be able to advise you on this situation. I am sorry we can be of no further assistance." I replied to them saying something about the chicken and egg problem and mentioning that Workpermit.com might do the job. Now, I have to ask you, how can I look for jobs in Europe if everybody responds in the same way?? (and this was not the first time): They don't want to do anything unless you already have a work permit. Thank you, |
| Elfa Member Member # 5 | Posted October 09, 2001 11:29 AM Hi Kern Many EU companies are unwilling to "sponsor" a potential non-EU employee because of the time and effort it takes to apply for a work permit for the employee. Workpermit.com can make this process simple for the employer and can try to get the work permit as quickly as possible. It is true that one must have a job offer and employer sponsorship in most countries before one can apply for a work permit. If you are married or in a de facto relationship with an EU citizen, you may be able to get a work permit in your own right, without a job offer. But for most people, you need to convince the EU employer that your skills are in high demand and that the work permit application process is not as daunting as it seems! I hope this clarifies matters for you, and good luck! Regards, Elfa -------------------- Elfa Kere, Consultant |
| mahomed Junior Member Member # 327 | Posted October 10, 2001 04:05 PM quote: This is very interesting. I have a girlfriend of 3 years (on Oct 30 ) and she has a British Passport. She was born there although she only returned there recently. Please could you tell me more about what you mean here, or point me to the right resource. I am an IT professional and have filled in the free assesment form and am currently awaiting a response. Thanks. Regards Mahomed |
| Elfa Member Member # 5 | Posted October 11, 2001 11:45 AM Hi Mohamed Thanks for posting - if you copied your message to the UK board you might get a more accurate response in regards to UK de facto relationships...unfortunately, I can only advise on the Netherlands, Belgium and France, although I have had confirmation that this ruling applies to most EU countries. Usually you have to be married to an EU citizen to get work rights but in some countries (i.e. Netherlands) if you can show proof of a genuine, continuous and stable relationship, then you may be granted work rights. Hope this helps! Elfa -------------------- Elfa Kere, Consultant |
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