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larrythetomato
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Hello I am looking to gain some advice on how to proceed over the next 2 years, if you know about visa's and job demand I would appreciate your insight:
Currently my situation is:
Australian National, IAA (Aus Actuary Institute) student member, CT1-8 complete. In the UK on t5 youth mobility visa, ~19 months remaining.
Have a job as an actuarial trainee in uk insurance company that is large (~5000 employees) but does not currently have a certificate of sponsorship (It appears that they will be able to get one based on the requirements if they applied).
Looking to gain fellowship and a long-term work visa in the UK.
I was wondering what you think is the best path forward.
I am thinking that I should convert my exam progress to the UK IFoA and become a member, then try to get associateship in 1-1.5 years (This means CT9, CA1-3, 1 year work skills and professional skills course).
Would it be likely that my company would be willing to jump through the Hoops to keep me?
Or should I then look to gain employment in another company that has a certificate of sponsorship (and would they be willing to sponsor an actuarial associate)?
Is there other things that I have missed or another plan that you think is better?
Thanks for any help.
Currently my situation is:
Australian National, IAA (Aus Actuary Institute) student member, CT1-8 complete. In the UK on t5 youth mobility visa, ~19 months remaining.
Have a job as an actuarial trainee in uk insurance company that is large (~5000 employees) but does not currently have a certificate of sponsorship (It appears that they will be able to get one based on the requirements if they applied).
Looking to gain fellowship and a long-term work visa in the UK.
I was wondering what you think is the best path forward.
I am thinking that I should convert my exam progress to the UK IFoA and become a member, then try to get associateship in 1-1.5 years (This means CT9, CA1-3, 1 year work skills and professional skills course).
Would it be likely that my company would be willing to jump through the Hoops to keep me?
Or should I then look to gain employment in another company that has a certificate of sponsorship (and would they be willing to sponsor an actuarial associate)?
Is there other things that I have missed or another plan that you think is better?
Thanks for any help.