Immigration To The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has become the hot-spot destination for many skilled workers and students. Every year, individuals in high numbers are migrating to the UK for study, work, and vacations. The country offers dynamic opportunities in terms of job, lifestyle, pollution-free environment, safety, and more.

UK Immigration Process

The United Kingdom offers multiple options to eligible international migrants to come and settle in these countries.

Following are a few ways by which you can move to the UK include:

  • Immigrating with a prior job offer
  • Immigrating on a student visa
  • Immigrating as an entrepreneur with a business idea
  • Immigrating as an investor
  • Immigrating if got married to a UK citizen or a permanent resident of UK

To apply for the UK visa, your eligibility is mainly determined through your score in the UK Tier Points-based System. The Points-based system evaluates the eligibility of the applicant on multiple relevant factors.

Note: Most of the UK Work visa schemes are processed using the UK Tier Points-based System.

UK Tier Visa System

Following are some of the most popular visa schemes

Tier 1 Visa

This visa is designed especially for “high-value migrants” that belong from outside European Economic Area (EEA) and includes:

(1) Tier 1 Investor visa (requires the applicant to invest a minimum sum of 2 million Pounds)

(2) Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa (includes only a few exceptionally talented individuals)

(3) Tier 1 Exceptional UK Innovator visa.

It is important to note that the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa has been replaced by the UK Innovator visa.

Tier 2 Visa

This visa category is intended for those skilled and qualified workers that live outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and own a valid job offer from an employer in the UK under the Tier 2 Sponsor programme.

Tier 3 Visa

This visa category is appropriate for bringing those low-skilled professionals to the UK, which enables the UK Government to fill certain temporary labour shortage industries.

Tier 4 Visa

This visa is specially designed for students that live outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and the ones who intend to study in a college or university across the UK. However, before applying for the Tier 4 Visa (Student Visa), the applicants should have a place registered at the UK Educational Establishment.

Tier 5 Visa

This visa includes six sub-tiers for temporary workers. This incorporates occupations such as arts, sports, charity, religious activities and others. The Youth Mobility Scheme included within the Tier 5 visa scheme allows young individuals to come and work in the UK as part of their working holidays.

Other Important UK Visas:

  • UK Business visa
  • UK Visitor Visa
  • UK Family Visa

Eligibility Criteria

For most of the visa categories specified above, you are required to fulfil the conditions listed below:

  • Be above 18 years of age.
  • Score more than 95 points under the points system.
  • Take the English Language Proficiency Test, which mainly includes IELTS.
  • Belong to a country which isn’t included in the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Hold all the documents, work experience certificates and other essentials required to enrol in a college or apply for a particular job to enter in the UK.
  • Have the required amount of funds to maintain yourself while staying on a student or work visa for initial years in the UK.
  • You are also obligated to submit Character and Health certificates.

What Documents Do You Need To Apply For UK Migration?

Every visa is different and has unique requirements in terms of document submission, etc. Prospective candidates must thoroughly analyze each requirement before making the final submission.

Below is just a generic list of documents that you must have while applying for the application for UK immigration:

  • A copy certificate of sponsorship reference number (in case of Tier 1 General Visa).
  • Evidence of English language proficiency.
  • Copy of bank statements to prove that you have sufficient funds or personal savings to maintain yourself in the UK.
  • A passport or travel document to prove you can travel.
  • A copy of expired passports or travel-related documents to show your travel history.
  • Medical test results.
  • A copy of criminal record certificates.

Expert Assistance

If you desire to live and study in the United Kingdom, the first step is to choose the ideal immigration partner for process assistance from the start till approval of your visa.

Immigration involves various procedures that have to be completed to ensure visa approval. At Immigration Consulting Services, we help you to complete all the formalities and qualify language exams that can increase your chances of visa approval.

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