Transatlantic Employment & Credential Guide
Key compliance guidelines, employment authorisations, and hiring frameworks across both major English-speaking economies.
🇺🇸 United States Employment Pathways
Direct Corporate Hire
Standard employment under W-2 with employer 401(k), health, and federal tax withholdings.
Specialty & H-1B / L-1
Corporate sponsorships filed via Form I-129 with USCIS for specialized engineering, medical, and executive roles.
Medical & NCLEX-RN
State nursing board credentials and VisaScreen certifications for acute clinical care practitioners.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Employment Pathways
Skilled Worker Visa (Points-Based)
Licensed UK sponsors issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) adhering to minimum standard salary thresholds.
Health and Care Worker Visa
Fast-track NHS route exempt from the standard Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year savings) with rapid 3-week processing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Work Authorization
What work authorization pathways exist for international workers in the US?
Key routes include direct permanent sponsorship, H-1B Specialty Occupation petitions via USCIS Form I-129, L-1 intra-company transfers, and NCLEX VisaScreen for registered nurses.
How does the UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship process work?
UK employers registered on the Home Office sponsor register assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) confirming the role meets the appropriate salary threshold and skill level.
