Hi, I am currently based in UAE and I am planning to explore job opportunities in UK. I have 5 years of total work experience, out of that I have spent almost 3 years with a big 4. I understand that in UK almost all of the employers would want you to have a legal working status, as they want to stay away from the sponsorship hassle. My wife is a british citizen, and I have the option to obtain working status through spouse visa but of course it will take few weeks. I would like to know should I straight away mention it in front of potential employers that I can sort my legal status myself if I am considered for the role? or what is best possible answer if someone asks me about my working status in UK?Thanks

Yeah.. that will be useful, just mention it in your cover letter / email in one short sentence.

Yeah.. that will be useful, just mention it in your cover letter / email in one short sentence.

Apply for the spoouse visa as soon as possible and mention up-front in your applications that you have your application in train. Many recruiters will use legal status to decide whether to even read your CV. Applying for your visa now shows your commitment to making the move.