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Hello Everyone,

I am so happy to be here at this time of the night. Actually I believe that help will come my way from this forum. Recently diagnosed diabetic my life has turned so dramatic and bad. everyday I do wonder what next lies ahead of me. To worsen the matter now is the fact that I am an international student in UK. The diagnosis of this illness has cause my sponsor to pull off from my academics support and life is hard. I can even help myself here not to mention my family: wife and two kids back in my country. Upon this I enrolled for my MBA with the University of Roehampton but now its hard. I wish to work to support myself but restriction on my visa to work as regulated by the immigration rules makes it more difficult.

I came in to UK in 2004 and since then has acquired F. DIP, Dip, and H. Diploma in management of Information Systems with the Institute for the Management of Information systems IMIS and a degree on Applied Business Computing B.Sc Hons with the University of Sunderland and currently studying for my MBA with the Roehampton University.

I want to ask: is there anyway I can go about this to get assistance in order to work or do anything to support myself and family? Can somebody help me please?

Kind regards

Yours faithfully,

Christopher Ekanem
 
Hi Christopher.
Welcome to the forum. Have a good look around and if you have any questions then just ask away.

In relation to your question, we may have some members on here who may have the information to be able to advise you in due course.
 
welcome to the forum,
i cant help with your question but im sure someone will
 
Christopher.
A bit of information.

Who Can Work in the UK?
Citizens of the UK and of, most, EU countries are entitled to work in the UK without a permit. Citizens of most other countries will have to obtain permission before they are allowed to work in the UK. The visa requirements and restrictions placed on immigrants working in the UK will largely depend on the type of work they do.

Workers must obtain entry clearance for the UK, or visas, before they travel. UK employers who wish to employ a foreign national from outside the European Economic Area will almost certainly have to obtain a work permit for that worker. The period of validity and the terms of the permit will depend on the type of work that the foreign national is being employed to do. (end)

If you are already in the UK and want to work, you should check that your status allows you to do so before taking up employment. Not everyone who comes to the UK is allowed to work. You can check if you are allowed to work by looking at the stamp in your passport.

You would need to check with the UK Border Agency for a definitive and up to date view. Especially as you say your sponsor has pulled out. This could possibly affect your status here ?

You could also seek advice from a qualified immigration Lawyer/Solicitor.

Here is a link to the site:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
 
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