Immigration Services

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Eligibility:You can apply for a family visa if you are a spouse, partner, child, parent, or other eligible relative of a person who is a British citizen or settled in the UK (having indefinite leave to remain).

Duration:Family visas are usually granted for a period of 33 months (for partners) or 30 months (for parents and children), after which you may be able to apply for an extension or indefinite leave to remain.

Requirements: Applicants must meet certain requirements, including proving the relationship with the UK resident, meeting the financial requirements, meeting English language requirement and demonstrating adequate accommodation.

Work Rights: Family visa holders have the right to work in the UK.

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Eligibility:To qualify for a Graduate Visa, you must have successfully completed a degree at the undergraduate level or above from a recognized UK institution. This includes bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and PhDs.

Duration:The Graduate Visa allows you to stay in the UK for two years if you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and for three years if you completed a PhD.

Work Rights: One of the significant advantages of the Graduate Visa is that it provides you with the right to work or look for work in the UK without any restrictions. You can take up any job at any skill level, which makes it an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain work experience. You must apply for the Graduate Visa from within the UK while holding a valid Student Visa and after completing your course. Unlike other work visas, the Graduate Visa does not require employer sponsorship, making it easier for graduates to explore job opportunities in the UK.

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) enables EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, and their family members, to obtain the status they require in order to live and work in the UK after 30 June 2021.

The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. This deadline does not apply if you already have pre-settled status and you’re applying for settled status or if you have reasonable grounds for not applying before the deadlines.

UK immigration status called Limited Leave to Remain.

EU, EEA, Swiss citizens and their family members who:

• Reside in the UK by 31 Dec 2020.
• Have no serious criminal record.
• Have lived in the UK for less than five years.

The status is valid for 5 years.

UK immigration status called Indefinite Leave to Remain.

EU, EEA, Swiss citizens and their family members who:

• Reside in the UK by 31 Dec 2020,
• Have no serious criminal record, and
• Have lived in the UK for at least five years, during which time they spent less than 6 months abroad in any 12 month period (unless for compulsory military service; a single absence of 6 12 months may be allowed for an “important reason”). This is called “continuous residence.”

The status is permanently valid unless you leave the UK for a period of 5 consecutive years (4 years for Swiss citizens).

Indefinite Leave to Remain is an immigration status that allows a person to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. It is often considered permanent residency.

To qualify for ILR, you typically need to have lived in the UK for a specific period (usually five years) under a qualifying visa category, such as a work visa, family visa.

There are also specific requirements regarding residency, good character, and knowledge of the English language and life in the UK.

Once granted ILR, you have the right to live, work, and study in the UK without restrictions. You can also access public services and benefits, although some benefits may have different eligibility criteria.

ILR is indefinite; however, if you leave the UK for an extended period of two years, you may lose your ILR status.

Naturalisation is the process to become a British citizen. It grants full citizenship rights, including the right to a British passport and the right to vote.

To apply for naturalisation, you generally need to have held ILR for at least 12 months (unless you are married to a British citizen) and meet certain residency requirements. You must also demonstrate good character, knowledge of the English language, and pass the Life in the UK test.

As a British citizen, you have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions, access public services and benefits, and participate in civic duties, such as voting and serving on a jury.

Returning Resident is a status in the UK immigration system that allows individuals who previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to return to the UK after having been away for an extended period of more than 2 years consecutively

To qualify as a Returning Resident, you must have previously been granted ILR in the UK. You should also demonstrate your intention to live in the UK permanently, even if you have been outside the country for a while.

Typically, if you have been absent from the UK for more than two years, your ILR may be considered lapsed. However, if you can show that you did not intend to abandon your residence in the UK and that you have strong ties to the country, you may still be eligible to return.

When applying for entry as a Returning Resident, you will need to provide evidence of your previous ILR status, reasons for your absence, and proof that you intend to settle in the UK again. This might include documentation such as proof of residence, employment, or family ties.

Human rights applications are requests made by individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK on the grounds of their human rights, particularly under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which safeguards the right to respect for private and family life. Here are the key types of human rights applications:

1. Family Life Applications : Individuals may apply to remain in the UK based on their family relationships. This is often relevant for spouses, partners, children, or dependents of British citizens or settled individuals. The applicant must demonstrate that their removal would disrupt their family life.
2. Private Life Applications: Applicants can claim the right to remain in the UK based on established private life ties. This includes long-term residents, individuals who have integrated into UK society, or those who have significant personal circumstances that warrant their stay.
3. Discretionary Leave to Remain: In exceptional circumstances, individuals may apply for discretionary leave to remain in the UK, allowing them to stay based on human rights considerations, even if they do not meet standard immigration requirements which is also known as applications outside of the rules.
4. Article 3 Applications: Under Article 3 of the ECHR, individuals can seek to remain in the UK if they would face inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment if returned to their home country.
5. Judicial Review: If a human rights application is refused, individuals may seek judicial review of the decision, arguing that their human rights were not properly considered.

These applications often require substantial evidence and legal arguments to support the claims made. It's advisable for applicants to seek legal assistance to navigate the complexities of the process effectively.

It’s a subsection of the Skilled Worker Visa designed for healthcare professionals; this visa allows eligible individuals to work in the healthcare sector only.
It has lower application fees and exemptions from the Immigration Health Surcharge.

This visa allows individuals to come to the UK to work in a religious role, such as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order.
Applicants must be sponsored by a UK-based religious organization.

This visa is for individuals who wants to establish a new business in the UK.
Applicants must have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea which is endorsed by an approved endorsement body.

This visa category includes five different types of UK work visas, subcategories aimed at facilitating business activities like overseas businesses transferring employees to the UK or setting up a UK branch.
It supports various business needs, such as the Transfer of Employees and the UK Expansion Worker visas.

Senior or Specialist Worker: For employees with specialist knowledge transferring to a UK branch.

Graduate Trainee:For graduates on specialised training programmes in a UK branch.

UK Expansion Worker:For individuals sent to the UK by an overseas business to help establish a UK branch or subsidiary.

Service Supplier: For individuals delivering specific services to a UK client under a contract.

Secondment Worker: For employees temporarily assigned to work in a UK branch.

This visa is aimed at individuals who are leaders or potential leaders in specific fields such as science, humanities, engineering, the arts, and technology.
Applicants must be endorsed by a recognized UK approved endorsement body.