International Students working more then 20 hours a week

I know many students work more then 20 hours a week in the UK? so what are the chances of getting caught and deported? even if one is working for the right reasons..

Reply 1

ellieHA

If it's illegal then don't do it. Simple. Even if chances are low it won't stop you personally from getting caught.

Reply 2

dgeorge

Original post by Vector5

I know many students work more then 20 hours a week in the UK? so what are the chances of getting caught and deported? even if one is working for the right reasons..

Just don't do it, "right reasons" or not

Reply 3

Bassology

Original post by Vector5

I know many students work more then 20 hours a week in the UK? so what are the chances of getting caught and deported? even if one is working for the right reasons..

To be honest just work the 20 hours and if you still need more money there are plenty of other opportunities to make extra money

Reply 4

Vector5

Original post by Bassology

To be honest just work the 20 hours and if you still need more money there are plenty of other opportunities to make extra money

What other opportunities can i get other then working 20 hours a week in shops, bars etc.?

Reply 5

Bassology

Original post by Vector5

What other opportunities can i get other then working 20 hours a week in shops, bars etc.?

Buy things cheap and sell them on ebay for profit. Do some services local to your area like animal care etc etc

Reply 6

Vector5

Original post by Bassology

Buy things cheap and sell them on ebay for profit. Do some services local to your area like animal care etc etc

i thought of ebay... and doing local services like u said...does the amount of time it takes counts towards the 20 hours a week work permission.

Reply 7

NathanM

The Home Office is hot on this at the moment. Tesco recently received a pretty hefty fine for allowing students to work over 20 hours. Any employer worth their salt isn't going to allow you to work over your 20 hours. If you decided to get a 2nd job and do 2x20 hours, then that's your perogative, but I reckon you're asking for trouble and will more than likely get deported for it.

Reply 8

Vector5

Original post by NathanM

well hopefully im not gonna work more then 20 hours and i am not planning to get deported and get banned for a few years..but who knows when u may need some extra money.

Reply 9

Tessa159

You are also prevented from being self employed and therefore the e-bay thing would be very iffy!

Reply 10

MrMusician95

Doesn't matter if it's the right reasons, it is illegal. If you get caught you will be deported and not able to get another visa for the UK if that happens.

Reply 11

thenextchemist

Original post by Vector5

I know many students work more then 20 hours a week in the UK? so what are the chances of getting caught and deported? even if one is working for the right reasons..

I know international students who do things like private tuition or work in a tuition centre where it's cash in hand.
It's the safest option - and you are unlikely to get caught.
I totally feel for international students so I do understand the desperation of needing the money.