When seeking international employment /work permit can I apply to recruiters rather than individual company?

operaphantom2003: When seeking international employment /work permit can I apply to recruiters rather than individual company?
I am seeking employment in another country: either the UK or the EU. When I apply for jobs, can I apply to recruiting firms (temporary agencies) that say international applicants encouraged and use them as my employer to get a work permit?

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Answer by Pygmalion
It is better to apply directly and process your work permit personally.

These links should help you.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/wpguide_wrs.php