Hi Helen, is EY ready to sponsor work permits for international graduates?

Hi Divya! Yes EY do sponsor work permits for international graduates. However there are some restrictions: your employment date must begin before your student visa runs out. We also recommend that you get your application in as soon as possible so that we can sort out your visa in time. Vacancies for 2018 will be opening in August so try to get your application in early.

Do you mean August this year?

Hi, yes, our open roles are now up on our website. Further programmes are due to open shortly and we would advise you to keep checking back on the website as roles will be added on there once they are open for applications.

I am hoping to start my masters (1 year) in the UK in September 2018, where I will be a Tier 4 International Student, after which I intend to join audit practice again, preferably in UK. Given the strict visa rules I need some clarity in the recruitment process.

Queries:
1. Visa rules say an employer could offer an Tier 2 Working Visa for to Tier 4 International Student who has completed Masters Graduate without the need to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) in the UK. Does this mean provided there is a relevant vacancy, KPMG could sponsor the candidate as a Tier 2 holder, for a candidate who is a Tier 4 international student.

2.If so whats the earliest he should apply so that both parties have enough time to process and transfer the Visa. ( Could I for example apply while am doing my course if I fulfill the requirements pending results ?)