Integrating into NI – useful links

Find out more about who can work in Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/permission-work-northern-ireland


Check if and how you can become a British Citizen: https://www.gov.uk/british-citizenship/check-if-you-canapply


Check if your qualifcations are recognized in the UK: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/finding-employment/are-your-countrys-qualifications-recognised-uk


What are your rights as an Agency worker: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/agency-workers


Information on the National MinimumWage and Living Wage: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/national-minimum-wage-and-living-wage


Find out more about your employment rights here: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/employment-rights; here: https://www.lra.org.uk/; and here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/employment-agency-standards-inspectorate


Find out more about the ICTU Migrant Workers Support Unit (MWSU) here: https://www.ictuni.org/migrantworkers/


The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority works in partnership to protect vulnerable and exploited workers.  Find out more here: https://www.gla.gov.uk/


Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has established the NI New Entrants Service for new immigrants , asylum seekers, and refugees. Find out more at: https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/Service/4867/ethnic-minority-support/northern-ireland-new-entrant-service-nines–belfast-trust