One of the worlds ultimate destinations United Kingdom has so much to offer With a rich cultural history and a stable economy UK is increasingly becoming a coveted country for people wanting to resettle abroad A land of physical beauty coupled with worlds best living and working conditions UK is fast becoming the hot spot for skilled professionals United Kingdom the land of immense opportunities has been welcoming newcomers for years and is still in a process of further liberalization of its Immigration Laws Hundreds and thousands of professionals and businessmen already settled there have brought diversity to UK by providing skills and expertise that complement the existing work force
UK is one of the United States closest allies and British Foreign Policy emphasizes close coordination with the US Bilateral cooperation reflects the common language ideals and democratic practices of the two nations UK is an energy rich nation with significant reserves of oil and gas in the North Sea and the Irish Sea and large coal resources
Low unemployment rate and high job turnover rate has created vast opportunities A typical work week consists of 35 hours Other benefits include generous leave statutory maternity and paternity benefits and good salaries UK also has a large welfare system with good living standards
VIVITOR VISA
A UK visitor visa allows a person to visit UK and study there for up to six months It also covers people coming to the UK for medical treatment and those passing through the UK This visa is for an individual wishing to travel for a period of up to six months to the United Kingdom Whether the trip is for 1 week or 5 months a visitor visa will be required
Visitor visa holders are prohibited from working paid or unpaid during their visit in the
All visitors to the United Kingdom whether for business or social reasons can only stay for six months If you are given permission to stay for less than six months you can apply to extend your stay in the United Kingdom for up to six months in total People from certain nationalities are able to apply for different visas to extend a trip in the United Kingdom
There are some basic requirements of the visa you must satisfy if you are to be considered for the business visitor visa to the
What do I need to make my application
a completed application form VAF1 Nonsettlement
your passport this must be valid for the whole period of your visit
two recent passport sized photographs of yourself 45 mm x 35 mm in size with a white background
the visa fee which is non refundable and must normally be paid in the local currency of the country where you are applying
The supporting documentation required will vary depending on the type of application but in all cases it would be helpful if you could provide
evidence of funds for example bank statements or payslips to show that you can pay for the trip and have enough money to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants adequately without working or help from public funds
Sponsorship letter or hotel booking
Details about the person who is sponsoring eg his employment details his bank details and his status in the UK
Work Permit Visas United Kingdom
Individuals looking for a job in the UK under the current system cannot apply for a work permit Interested individuals have to first find a job and then the employer must apply for the work permit for the Individual Majority of the employers do not directly deal with candidates interested for work permits
Work Permit Application procedures are different depending upon situation An individual already on work permit to UK changes an employer and work then he would have to apply a new work permit application to work permits UK Additional application for further leave to remain IED will need to be made at the same time to enable to the employee to take up work with the new employer
An employee currently outside the UK who wishes to take up a new job in UK will need to lodge a new work permit application to work permits UK Upon approval of work permit application a visa application would be required to be made at the British Embassy or Consulate where the employee is a resident Subsequent to which his passport is endorsed with the Work visa
At the same time if the visa is approved at a British Embassy or Consulate or a further leave to remain IED application is approved from within the UK it gives the employer permission to employ a specific person in a specific job at a specific location
WORK PERMIT
Work Permit applications are dealt with by Work Permits UK part of the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate Work Permits UK can in many cases deal with work permits in one or two weeks It will take longer to obtain a work permit if an employer needs to advertise the vacancy and have not yet met the advertising requirements for the work permit application If the job is in a shortage occupation for example in the healthcare sector or in teaching then an employer can apply for the work permit for a suitable worker without advertising the vacancy
During the application process for work permits to UK the candidate is allowed to visit the UK But until the work permit application is approved the candidate cannot begin work in UK These candidates can only participate in activities entitled for Business Visitors for UK
Duration of Work Permits to UK Work permits are granted for up to five years After spending the majority of five years physically in the UK on a work permit a sponsored candidate can usually obtain permanent residence
The length of the work permit depends on a number of factors which are normally more related to the employer and the job project than the strength of the candidate A candidate should not worry if he gets only a short term permit as it will normally be possible for it to be extended if he is still needed by his employer and if a candidate is not needed by his present employer then he may well be able to find a new UK employer who can get another permit for him to stay in the UK
Start up companies will generally not be granted work permits of more than 18 months duration these permits are extendable but copies of the first years audited accounts will need to accompany the application for extension
Permits for staff to work at a clients site will be limited to the duration of the contract existing with the client Applications for any extension will need to be accompanied by proof that the contract has been extended or that another contract has begun
It used to be the case that only in exceptional circumstances or for board level staff would work permits be issued for an initial 5 year period Now it is Work Permits UK policy to issue for long periods wherever possible although staff working on client projects are still restricted by contract length However if a work permit expires and you have a continuing need for the candidate it is now very easy to obtain an extension to the permit the need to readvertise the post on extension has been formally scrapped
Work permit extensions As with the initial application extensions of work permission can be requested for up to five years although most work permit holders who meet the criteria will apply for indefinite leave to remain after four years All applications for extension must be made before the current leave to remain expires Note that extensions cannot be applied for in the case of Multiple Entry Work Permits but a fresh application for a further permit can be made once the individual concerned is outside the UK
On January 28 2002 Immigration Nationality Directorate launched HSMP as a new initiative to allow individuals with exceptional personal skills and experience to come to UK for seeking work and selfemployment The program aims to provide an individual migration route for highly skilled persons who also have the required experience to compete in the global economic scene
The program was initially set up for 12 months but following the success of the program it was decided to extend the program indefinitely
Further changes in the HSMP were introduced on October 31 2003 in order toboost the current success of HSMP and make the UK a better destination for highly skilled
Requirements
To make a successful application individuals need to provide evidence that they score 75 points or more in the six areas below and demonstrate that they will be able to continue their chosen career in the UK There are separate scoring criteria for those applicants who are under 32 years of age Application forms are intended for selfassessment Those who score below 75 points should not pursue the application
Scoring Areas
Points for age if you are under 32 years of age
Educational qualifications including MBA Provision
UK degree level or professional level qualification
Previous Earnings
UK work experience
New mandatory English language requirement is included to ensure that applicants are aware of the level of proficiency necessary to support a successful application Applicants will required a minimum score of 6 0 bands in IELTS
You must supply the Entry Clearance Officer with
a genuine HSMP Criteria Approval Letter issued by Work Permits UK
a fully completed Entry Clearance Application Form IM2A
separate IM2A forms for any dependents traveling with you who are not included in your passport
your valid passport or travel document
two passport size photographs
the appropriate fee
evidence that you will be able to maintain and accommodate yourself and any of your dependents adequately without recourse to public funds
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