UK Migration

The UK is a popular destination for people looking to live and work overseas. UK immigration is made up of a five-tier points based system that scores applicants on various criteria to assess their eligibility to obtain a UK work or study visa.

The five-tier points based system encompasses all work, study, and training immigration routes into the country.

Skilled Worker

Tier 2 (General) has become the most practical way to immigrate for most people living outside of the country who wish to come to the UK as a skilled worker.

In order to gain entry into the UK under the terms of Tier 2, an applicant must :

• Have an offer of employment from a Licensed Sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from that employer
• Satisfy the Maintenance Requirement for his or herself and each dependent
• Satisfy the English Language Requirement

After a continuous period of residency in the UK (five year), the applicant will be eligible to apply for settlement as a permanent resident.

Settlement Visa

The only migrants who can apply for settled status from outside the UK are some partners and family members of British citizens and settled persons. A Husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried/same-sex partner of a British citizen or someone who is settled in the UK may apply for a settlement visa.