Hi!
My husband & I would both be eligible to apply under the skilled workers category if got job offers. But I can see there is an option to apply under the self employed section if you are a 'world class athlete'.
My husband is an ice climber and competes in the Ice World Cup (organised by UIAA). Last year he placed around 15 in the world, this year it should be much higher. Ice climbing should be included in the winter olympics for the first time in 2014.
Q1: Does this count as being eligible under the athlete category? Or is there someone we can contact to check this?
Q2: Assuming this is eligible, is it likely that this would get a faster result than finding a job and going the skilled worker route?
Answers would be greatly appreciated!
My husband & I would both be eligible to apply under the skilled workers category if got job offers. But I can see there is an option to apply under the self employed section if you are a 'world class athlete'.
My husband is an ice climber and competes in the Ice World Cup (organised by UIAA). Last year he placed around 15 in the world, this year it should be much higher. Ice climbing should be included in the winter olympics for the first time in 2014.
Q1: Does this count as being eligible under the athlete category? Or is there someone we can contact to check this?
Q2: Assuming this is eligible, is it likely that this would get a faster result than finding a job and going the skilled worker route?
Answers would be greatly appreciated!
