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I am in my 2nd year of studies and wish to apply for Summer Internship. I hold a T4 visa, do I require visa sponsorship?

I am currently trying to fill out my application and got stuck on a question. The question is "Do you have the right to work permanently in the UK? Please select the statement that best applies to you." On my visa, it does state that I am only allowed to work 20hrs a week and my term time ends around end of June. How should I proceed?

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  • Author: Anonymous
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  • Anonymous

    Hi there, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, we're unable to sponsor work visas for internships and fixed-term placements.

    That said, if you're already in full-time education in the UK on a Tier 4 Student visa, you might be able to take up temporary work during your holidays or as part of your studies, under current regulations. Our summer internships run for four weeks, and the Home Office has stated that you'll need to give us proof of your term times, so we can confirm you'll only be working in your holidays and in-line with your visa conditions.

    There are no special deadlines for applications for our summer internships, only the ones shown on the programme pages: ey.com/uk/summerinternship. All youll need is the necessary right to work in the UK, by the time it starts.

    If you're not sure of your right to work in the UK, please visit the UK Home Office website for more information: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration