Andrew Henault on Trial at Crystal Palace
http://www.montrealimpact.com/news.asp?no_id=342
also mentions that team mate Chris williams is on trial with a club in Switzerland.
I tried to find info on Henault's trial at Crystal Palace by going through the club's message boards, fan sites, the local press, etc... I couldn't find anything. I managed to forward an e-mail to the President of the Crystal palace Supporters Club, inquiring about Henault's trial. I am expecting a response from this dude very soon. I will keep everyone posted soon with info.
As mentionned by the Montreal Impact website, Hainault was at Crystal Palace with the first team as well as the reserve's for almost 2 months and though the club was interested in signing him he was at the mercy of immigrations and could not get a Visa. He has now headed to Germany and is trying out with Hamburg since last Friday.
Can't he get that tourist work visa thing?quote:Originally posted by CDN4EVR
As mentionned by the Montreal Impact website, Hainault was at Crystal Palace with the first team as well as the reserve's for almost 2 months and though the club was interested in signing him he was at the mercy of immigrations and could not get a Visa. He has now headed to Germany and is trying out with Hamburg since last Friday.
The Rules changed on Feb-08-05 to EXCLUDE "Sports People" so no luck.
Oh, that sucks. That's how Serioux and Peters got in (and I think also Simpson). [xx(]quote:Originally posted by CDN4EVR
The Rules changed on Feb-08-05 to EXCLUDE "Sports People" so no luck.
They should at least have a Commonwealth rule.
I believe it was a Commonwealth working holiday visa for Commonwealth citizens between 18 and 30. At least that's what I've read here.quote:Oh, that sucks. That's how Serioux and Peters got in (and I think also Simpson). [xx(]
They should at least have a Commonwealth rule.
Taken from the British consulate under "visas"
The purpose of the working holidaymaker scheme is to allow Commonwealth citizens (except for Lesotho), between the ages of 17 - 30 inclusive, to come to the United Kingdom for an extended holiday. They may help fund their stay by taking employment in the UK which is incidental to a holiday. They cannot engage in business, or provide services as a professional sportsperson, and in any event cannot work for more than 12 months during the two year period granted to working holidaymakers
http://www.britainincanada.org/Visa/working.htm
Wow, they've certainly restricted that visa once again.
I got mine about a year ago, and it's basically without restriction for the two years I'm here. It's virtually a two-year work permit without being tied to any particular employer.
The newest version only allows you to work for 12 of the 24 months. That's rather surprising. I don't think nearly as many people will be taking it up now, or at least won't bother seeing out the entire 24 months. I guess that's the intention of the Brits, though.
Absolutely massive difference between the ancestry visa and the new working-holidaymaker visa....
Any news yet on his trial with Germany's Hamburger SV???
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