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[rvcvisa]

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I am attending RVC in the fall and my husband will be joining me. We are US citizens so he'll obviously need a visa. However, it is crucial he can work. I know jobs in London are scarce but does anyone know if his visa will allow him to work? Thank you!

 

[CanHardlyWait]

I looked into this when I was considering RVC. My understanding was that upon your acceptance as a grad student in the UK, your spouse could apply as a family member off your visa and would be able to work, provided your program meets the requirements-by all accounts vet school does. Check this outhttp://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Internatio...and-immigration/Bringing-your-family/Working/

Good luck.

 

[laitmanvet]

As of a couple of years ago RVC classified the vet program (4 or 5 year entry) as tier 4 undergraduate. Thus, spouses cannot get visas through a student in the vet program anymore. (Not exactly sure I remember the classification correctly, but I'm sure spouses can't get visas anymore)

From what I know it can be quite difficult to find a job in the London area without a visa. That being said, it also really depends what field he works in. He'll have to apply for his own visa by being sponsored by an employer here, completely separate from your student visa.