UK Immigrations
Why UK?
The United Kingdom’s immigration policies, standard of living, flexible work and labor market makes it a best suited place for migration. Being a historical place, Britain takes pride in its culture and heritage, which is foreseen in the literature, sports, cuisine and general communications. It has a vibrant history with multi-cultural diversity and is well known for Shakespeare‘s writings. Originally called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain (GBR) consists of England, Wales and Scotland, while the UK has England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Currently, the country is ruled by the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state and the territories. It has been ranked number one for the Higher Education System, thus various prevailing factors make it easy for an individual to adapt and stay in the United Kingdom. Hence, provides recognized degrees worldwide with a high employability margin after graduation. It has famous universities like University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College of London, University College of London (UCL), University of Edinburgh etc. with marvelous architecture such as Abbey, Alfred’s Tower, Amberley Castle, Royal Crescent, Bodleian Library.
UK being the birthplace of cricket, it has some famous cricket grounds like Lords, The Oval, and Edgbaston etc. It is also famous for its beautiful museums, cathedrals, theater and education. Thus, it has a variety of cuisine, whether you go for Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani and Chinese etc. It has a blend of modern cities like London, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool, and natural suburbs of countryside with great infrastructure and farming. There are many facilities which a resident of the UK avails. It provides the citizen a great deal of free health care and education facilities with a well maintained transport system and safety.
The UK is manifested as a nominal platform for world class universities with renowned research work not only in the field of science and technology, but also in economics and law with high academic standards. Ranking as a sixth largest economy and having lower unemployment rates paves the way for skilled newcomers for great job opportunities. A talented individual can procure a job in the field of choice, namely business, education, marketing, graphic designing, health care etc., by availing the opportunity of a post study UK visa. Universities and embassies can provide suitable jobs, thus benefiting with earn and learn schemes; additionally, there are various agencies which provide apprenticeships and stipend internships. WWOOF, or World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, is a network of independent farms which allows youths to work in the farm with a good stipend. One can apply for British citizenship after living in the UK continuously for 5 years, hence 7conferring a ‘settled status’. Apparently, Timeless is always ready for extending support and plays a major role in helping with applications and immigration support.
Business Visa
The U.K. many reasons for being one of the best destination to migrate is because it connects major EU countries U.K is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in north-western Europe.
Visit Visa
You might come to U.K for reasons such as holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends, to be a business visitor or for other short-term non-work things like medical treatment or medical consultations.
Student Visa
UK offers a Post Study Work Visa of two years after completing a Bachelors or Masters Course. Students who will complete their degrees after June 2021 will be eligible for the Post Study Work Visa.
UK Follows a point based system for classification into a Tier system, which has been implemented since 2008. The various categories are:
This includes people from higher class investors and those bearing special talent and contributions, and applicable to people outside the EEA (European Economic Area). An individual can choose to become an investor, by obtaining an entrepreneur UK visa. Generally, the visa is available for 1-4 months, but can be extended further for 2 years for a legal stay in the UK.
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Income and bank balance minimum of £2,000,000
- Tuberculosis negative test result
- Clean Criminal records
This Visa is usually granted to a working category who is sponsored by an employer on an event of transfer or shortage of an occupation type in a specific field
Requirements:
- Good knowledge of English
- Passport, multiple passports in case of a frequent traveler
- Proof of Funds in order to support the travel cost and stay
- Tuberculosis test if your country is among the listed testing criteria
- Clearance on criminal history, if you have any, then documents regarding the details, in addition to doctoral statements etc.
- Sponsor details if getting funds for travel and living in the UK
Tier 4 Visa
This visa can be awarded to students outside EEA, who wish to pursue their higher studies in the UK. They need to secure a registered place in an academic institution for this application.
The intake in the UK mostly starts in September for major courses, January for selected courses and June for a few. The fees may vary depending upon EU and non-EU candidates. One can avail the sponsorship. The university ranking is provided below:
Requirements:
- English Proficiency with good score
- Acceptance letter from the University
- Documents and certificates translated to English or Welsh
- Proof of the funds available for traveling and bearing the cost of expenditure.
- If the visit is sponsored then details regarding the same.
Tier 5 Visa
This consists of six subclasses including people from a field which belongs to creativity, sports, religious workers, and the youth mobility scheme which permits 55,000 young people annually to work in the UK on working holidays.
Requirements:
- Proof of necessary documents
- Valid passport
- Clearance on criminal history if any
- Proof that you will return to your home country after the work is completed
This is for visitors who can enjoy a vacation or leisure time in the UK for a medical treatment, taking part in sports or creative events for a stipulated duration. This is available for 6 months it can be a multi-entry visa to different places, like London Visit Visa from Dubai, UK Visitor Visa from Dubai
Requirements:
- Valid Passport
- Certified Documents in English or Welsh
- Purpose of visit and thus supportive documents
- Other important supportive documents for medical treatment
- Details of the place where you will stay
- Financial details which will bear the total cost of your travel and visit
- Documents that will state your occupation and parent country details
- Details of family members
- Travel history details if applicable
This type supports visiting a family member in the UK or helping your family to get to the UK. This can be supported if you have a partner/spouse who is a citizen of the UK, or your child is a citizen of the UK hence you are planning a visit. Thus you are allowed to live for a span of 2.5 years. Forms are available for the application along with fee waiver forms which will help you if you are not able to afford due to any valid circumstances.
Requirements:
- Valid Documents (Passport, educational qualifications)
- Proof of civil partnership, engagement, marriage that is accepted in UK
- Good knowledge of English (IELTS 6.0 - 8.0 overall band)
- Documents and proof to support your travel and stay
- If your child is a citizen of the UK, thus you want to apply for a visa as it is not possible to leave the UK for them.
Benefits of Migrating to UK
- Avail Permanent Citizenship
- Freedom to migrate and work within the UK and Ireland
- Stable Economy
- High Quality of life Index
- Fiancé and Spouse Visas
- Free healthcare by UK National Healthcare service
- Purchase a property
- Advantage for educational provisions
You have a right to live and work in the UK indefinitely. There are no immigration restrictions on working or for business in the UK. Below list shows the length of time one must spend in the UK on various visas in order to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR):
- Married or unmarried partner to UK citizen- 2 years
- Legal stay on any basis (long stay)- 10 years
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 visa- 5 years
- Business owner Investor, arts, sportsperson - 5 years
- Ancestral origin- 5 years
- If your stay in the UK is within any of the categories above and it has been completed according to the stipulated length of time, you become eligible to apply for UK residency. When it comes to residency, completing the application process is one of the important things you will have to do. Firstly comes the eligibility check and relevant paperwork. Then you need to ensure that you have all the details of your immigration history, especially if you have been on a various visas in the country.
There are two types of application forms available depending on your condition:
Set (M)
You can use this form if you have lived in the UK in any one of the immigration categories above.
Set (O)
You can use this application form if you are the partner/ parent of a UK citizen, settled in the UK.
You will need to provide documents as proof of your legal stay in the UK as part of the application process. These may include:
- Payslips
- Bank account statements
- Council tax letters (if applicable)
- Letter from employer on company’s letter head.
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FAQs
The United Kingdom’s immigration policies, high standard of living, flexible work opportunities, and diverse labor market are key factors that make it appealing for individuals considering migration.
The UK takes pride in its rich history and cultural heritage, which is evident in literature, sports, cuisine, and general communications. It has historical landmarks, diverse cultural influences, and is famous for Shakespeare’s writings.
Great Britain includes England, Wales, and Scotland, while the United Kingdom encompasses England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is ruled by the monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
The UK boasts a highly ranked higher education system. It is home to renowned universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University College London, which offer globally recognized degrees and excellent post-graduation employability.
The UK is the birthplace of cricket and has iconic cricket grounds like Lords and The Oval. It also features museums, cathedrals, theaters, and a vibrant cultural scene. Its cuisine reflects its multicultural diversity, offering a wide range of options.
Residents of the UK enjoy free healthcare and education facilities, a well-maintained transport system, and safety. The country has a blend of modern cities and scenic countryside, providing a high standard of living.
The UK’s flexible labor market and strong economy make it favorable for skilled newcomers seeking job opportunities. The country ranks as the sixth-largest economy and offers various sectors, including business, education, marketing, and healthcare, for job prospects.
Yes, the UK provides a post-study visa opportunity that allows international students to work in the field of their choice. Universities, embassies, and agencies offer job placements, apprenticeships, internships, and stipends to benefit from earn-and-learn schemes.