Listening for ielts 7 Unit 1

Sally
: And what do you have to bring for registration?
Allan
: You will need to take your passport, of course, and two passport-sized photographs of yourself. If 
you are living in London you should go to 10 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1. It opens 9 am to 
4:45pm Monday to Friday. In other parts of the country you should go to the nearest police station for 
advice on where to register. There is a charge of twenty five pounds for registration.
Sally
: I see. So, your passport, two passport-sized photos and twenty five pounds.
Allan
: Uhuh. Another important thing is that holders of student visas aren't usually entitled to claim 
state benefit or to work. Attempting to do so may affect your right to stay in the UK. You might he 
prosecuted and fined about five hundred pounds. It will say on your visa whether you are entitled to get 
a job in the UK or not.
Sally
: So that's something non-resident students should be aware of. Working in Britain without 
permission is a criminal offence. But if they are entitled to get a job in the UK, how do they go about 
finding one?
Allan
: If you are allowed to work, you will need to get forms OW1 and OW5. These can be picked up at 
any job centre, where work permits for overseas students can now be issued. The OW1 form is filled out 
by your prospective employer and returned to the job centre along with your passport and a letter from 
your college indicating that the employment will not interfere with your studies. If you are looking for 
work experience or practical learning you must get forms OW21 and 0W22 from the Work Experience 
section of the Department of Employment. You will be asked for proof of the purpose and intended 
length of stay here and that you are going to return to your native country.
Sally
: Well, I hope that will answer a few questions for overseas students. Thank you very much for 
coming in, Allan.

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