You can enter the UK for different purposes and - for each different purpose - you need to apply for a different visa. But what if you want to switch from one category of visa to another? !--more-- One purpose of getting a visa is to get a job in UK if you are a skilled worker; this is where you would need a Tier 2 visa. In this case, you would need to acquire a certificate of sponsorship from the employer and the employer must be a licensed sponsor. After requiring a certificate of sponso...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
The applications to extend stay under discretionary leave to remain after 9th July 2012 fall under the transitional arrangements. Discretionary Leave (DL) technically does not exist for new applications on or after 9th July 2012, as they are generally considered for leave outside rules, Appendix FM rules or on the grounds of Article 8 and the applicant is given leave to remain for 30 months, which leads to settlement after you have completed 10 years in the UK with no recourse to public funds. ...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
English language requirements are essential for obtaining most visas in the UK for non EEA nationals. This also applies for those coming to UK through a family route. When you apply for a family visa as a partner or parent, you need to prove your knowledge of the English language. However, English language requirements often change; find out what the language requirements are and how to fulfill them in this guide. You can prove your knowledge of English by taking an English test or with an acade
...By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
The Surinder Singh route is a simple process. It works for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who want to get their family members into their country of origin. This means that you can apply for an EEA family permit if you lived with your family member in an EEA country other than UK and your family member is a British Citizen. !--more-- In order to get an EEA family permit based on the Surinder Singh route, your family member who is a British Citizen with whom you have lived in anothe...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
Often, a company in the UK wishes or needs to employ workers who are non-EU nationals. In that case, what do they need to do? If any company in the UK wishes to employ a non-EU worker then that company requires obtaining Sponsor License. In this guide, we outline what a sponsor license is and how you can go about applying for one. !--more-- A sponsor license is the first step a company in the UK needs to take to employ non-EU workers; a Tier 2 or Tier 5 licence from the Home Office is need...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
Many people want to visit the UK for short durations, for leisure (going on holiday, seeing your family), business or other reasons (taking part in a sporting event, to receive private medical treatment). For such a visit, you may need to apply for a standard UK visit visa, allowing you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months. But visitor visas can be refused. What are some common issues with applying for a visitor visa and how can you overcome them? !--more-- When you make an application for...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
Are you looking to come to UK? If so, then you should hire an immigration consultant for your UK visa application. Find out why in this guide. !--more-- Often, the process is not as straightforward as you think. Application forms can be complex and lengthy. If you think that you can fill it on your own and you don’t need any expert advice, think again; visa applications are often rejected for simple mistakes and you'll need to pay again in order to reapply for the same visa. Appeal and adm...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
In this guide, we outline the rights EEA residents have to live and work in the UK, as well as the social benefits you may be entitled to. !--more--
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
There are various types of visa which allow nationals of other countries to come to the UK for several reasons. One of the reasons why people of other nations want to come to the UK is when they get a job in UK, which comes under the Tier 2 category. However, there have been recent changes to immigration rules for this category of visa. !--more-- UK tier 2 visa categories allow skilled professionals who are from outside European Economic Area (EEA) to come to UK in order to work. If an ind...
By visaandmigration.com - 7 years ago
How do Tier 2 visa applications from outside the UK work? Find out in this guide. !--more-- If you have a sponsor in the UK, they can assign you a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (RCoS) after the employer has conducted the necessary Resident Labour Market Test. Once you have the RCoS assigned to you, you must leave the UK and make the entry clearance application. However, the rules for Tier 2 visas have changed recently. Your employer will now be requred to pay an Immigration S...
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