canukabroad

I've had another conversation with another headhunter about an opportunity that is suggesting this arrangement for a full-time job:

I work on a visitor's visa for 3 months, after which time I would be over the probation period and would then apply for a residents visa. I would be in a hotel (expenses) for 4 weeks to start and then have to find my own flat to rent. No assistance provided for any rent in advance.

Wouldn't this be a nightmare for finances/banking? As I understand from other threads, a resident's visa is required for credit cards & bank loans (loan to cover 6 months in advance rent for flats...) Or I'd have to stump up the rent in advance myself!

I'd appreciate perspectives on this type of arrangement. Thanks!

beebee

Can you work on a resident visa?

Inselaffen

strictly speaking its illegal to work on a visitor's visa. If they dont want to get you your residents permit until after your probation then they are supposed to obtain a temporary work permit. As a European here you shouldn't have a problem though.

and yes you will have problems getting loans/credit cards with your residents permit.

canukabroad

Thanx bb & ins...

Why would I want to wait until 3 months for a residents permit? Shouldn't I want that asap?

shiva

dont touch that job with a barge pole. If an employer isnt willing to visa you up from day one then that speaks volumes about how they value you and other employees.
Besides you couldnt rent a house etc until you got your visa.

Any half decent employer wouldnt dream about this kind of arrangement. They are also asking you to work illegaly from day one, what else would they ask you to do in the future!?!

Walk away from this one mate way too dodgy a set up.

Inselaffen

I agree with Shiva. They want you to take the risk of moving out here on a 3 month probation but they dont want to take the financial expense of getting you your work visa until after the probation.
Insist that its done immediately or walk away.

IndieG

Absolutely second that, don't even think of it.

Besides, they should know very well that it is strictly illegal to work on a visit visa.

canukabroad

thanks everyone for your input - much appreciated.

I told the headhunter that I'm not interested in this type of arrangement.

Sigh... at least the red wine tonight is at (perfect for drinking) room temperature!