Gillian Gibbons

Manager – Heads up Fragomen’s Tier 5 International Internship Programme, Fragomen LLP

A Manager in Fragomen’s Sheffield office with more than 12 years of corporate immigration experience.

Currently heads up Fragomen’s Tier 5 International Internship Programme, which helps global companies to deliver large structured annual UK internship programmes, as well as support small-medium sized businesses with small off-cycle programmes.

Previously worked for two of the Big Four professional services firms on a broad range of applications covered by the UK’s Points Based System (PBS) and European legislation. Also worked as an in-house Global Immigration Manager, overseeing global immigration compliance.

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Applying under the Government Authorised Exchange route

Practice notes

The Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) route provides individuals with the opportunity to come to the UK on a temporary basis on Home Office-approved exchange schemes, for the purpose of work experience, training, research and overseas government language programmes. This Practice Note outlines the eligibility requirements for making an application under the route, including the financial requirement. It also looks at the suitability and validity requirements, period and conditions of permission and dependants.

Immigration