Hey Checkmate, F2k, Kayalami Thank you for everyone's suggestions. As you might expect, I am a little confused by the differences of opinion expressed in the thread. I am wondering if there is some latitude in interpretation of the legislation. If I wish to speak with the UK immigration authorities ...

Here's a list of the Home Office approved shortages. There are 3 sections, healthcare, engineering and other, this is healthcare but the links to the others are on the page Long URL - sorry http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/work_permits/applying_for_a_work/business_and_c...

Hey Checkmate, Many thanks for your rapid response. Because it doesn't specifically mention job hunting per-se can I assume that the para quoted below from the doc to which you linked indicates that my friend CAN indeed legitimately look for work? <quot> As a visitor you can do the following: go to ...

Hey guys, I've searched the UK Home office site and scanned the topics here, but am drawing a blank, hopefully someone can help. My GF is an American and is a qualified social worker, a Home office skill shortage listed occupation. She would like to come to the UK to work in her field but obviously ...