#skilled worker visa uk 2021

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Personally, I don't think Harry has gone for the spouse visa/green card route yet. Simply because his entitlement, and Meghan's entitlement, about his royal status would not allow them to show Harry as being dependent on Meghan in any way

They would both, much rather prefer to lord it over people, family, governments (both UK and US) that he is royal, the kings son (late queens grandson) and hence very very imp in his own right.

Also, the paperwork and forethought required to submit a greencard application means that both harry and meghan would need to do a lot of work - fill out applications, gather documents, aquire and submit bank data, proof of dates, proof of financials, taxation etc - all of which they are both incapable of doing. Not to mention that their narcissistic discordered tendencies would make them think this is below them.

(I know we can't actually diagnose them, but this is Tumblr, not CNN, and as a psychologist I know that filling out paperwork is the absolutebane of an NPD persons existence. These little quirks of the NPD are not talked about much but they are nearly universally observed.)

Another issue would be hiring an immigration lawyer for the spouse visa. The expenses and the process of actively listening to what the lawyers says is required procedure would put HnM on the backfoot and hate the process.

I have assumed that Harry is either on -

1). A1 Visa - diplomatic/head of state/official representative of a country

Or

2). O1 Visa - specialized skilled worker/Einstein visa given to artists, actors, models, investors in specialized fields, highly skilled academicians, persons contracted by a sponcer for a special skill etc

Now, there is some evidence to support both these. So I'll list those reasons and my conclusions from those below.

Option 1.- A1 visa

Harry moved to US in March 2020, just before pandemic. Most people focus on this, but forget that when the couple moved they both were still, officially, Full Time working royals for the BRF and embarking on the 1 year trial period to see how things pan out for them. This trial period lasted till March 2021, upon the conclusion of which the BRF promptly officially announced there demotions. So, they were working royals when they moved to US, albeit on a leave of absence.

So, what does that mean? That his (and her) diplomatic status was still intact. They did their last royal engagement for the UK in mar 2020, but they hadn't retired. Hadn't resigned. His royal patronages, commonwealth role etc were only taken back in 2021. Both parties had agreed to a separation period till then.

Another factor is that they had already asked Canada to provide him (them) with full time security, ie., treat him like a full fledged royal. But Canada said only till March 2020, and not after that. Trudeau actually released a statement about this.

So this tells me that they (may have). actually asked for full time royal treatment ie., security and diplomatic status for the trial period lasting upto March 2021 and were told no.

(I think that's what Harry means when he says the BRF took away his security, I thiy he means that the BRF pricipals personally prevailed upon Trudeau and made him refuse security)

So Harry's only option was to take his fancy diplomatic status passport, hope on a private jet and fly to LA without telling anyone.

People think this was because the lockdowns were imminent. But I think it was also timed in a way that they were out of Canada before the promised security period expired.

After this, during pandemic, Harry consistently did nonsensical "commonwealth" related zoom calls. Till the president/head/chairperson of the CW youth org (I forgot who exactly but one of main people of the org) publicly distanced themselves in late 2020.

Another thing that was odd was that Trump official said he will not be giving the couple security. Which means that his govt was asked, maybe repeatedly asked and Harry made his case, till the time Trump had to release a statement saying he won't. Makes me think, Harry made his case using his A1 status. Because otherwise, if he was there as a private citizen, this request was absurd and the govt would dismissed this without a second thought. But if they had permitted someone to enter based on their A1 status as representative of a head of state, they had weigh the pros and cons of this request and it could have caused a potential diplomatic incidence. So the president himself had to be face of this decision.

(this is irrespective of anyones thoughts about who the president was, or what kind of person the president may or may not have been. This was an executive decision)

So,

All this leads me to speculate that Harry initially, and until end of 2021 at least, made use of his status as a representative of the head of status, which he already officially had, and was on paper, to enter the US.

The duration of permit of this initial stay could have been 2 or 3 years. So, 2022. Or 2023, when curiosly, Heritage Foundation suddenly took interest in the status of his visa.

Option 2 - O-Visa

This is a bit funny and farfetched, but I think Harry could also have entered on his British passport, which allows a stay upto 6 months (tourist visa). And then applied for O- Visa status a couple of months later.

By June 2020 Harry had forged some sort of investment+partnership with Betterup. This likely involved an initial investment into the company. For enterpreneurs and/investors into a US based company, a minimum investment of 250k or 500k is required to be shown. If he did this, then Betterup could have easily sponcered his application and he could used his very imp, very skilled, very unique position as CHIMPO as a means to get a visa.

A lawyer and the company could have helped him. Plus his high profile status due to his work as a philanthropists, patron of various international organisations etc would definitely be an asset as it is proof and documentation of his years of work.

We may laugh and debate about the "quality" of his work all his life but when it comes to govt paperwork, this is still documented proof. And it's verifiable. So, noone is going to get into the nitty gritty of it, and getting a stamp is easy for him.

Another avenue could have been that he was immediately listed as a high in demand, much sought after international speaker or much renown. He did a couple of onscure, forgettable speaker gigs. But that's all he would need for proof.

He was also listed as the executive producer for oprahs documentary, he was earning his producer certification and the Apple documentary was under production.based on that, he could have applied for an O-visa and it would have been approved.

The duration of stay for O-visa status is 3 years at a time, after which you have to apply again for the visa. It is not eligible for renewal. All paperwork and applications have to be submitted again and will be scrutinized as new.

Let's assume he applied 2/3 months after initial entry, so that's June. His application would have been approved by July end Aug latest. (this is based on my personal experience with the same visa, in this the same time period).

With COVID restrictions, he gets approved but doesn't have to immediately go back to his home country to get it stamped at immigration. I got mine stamped end of 2021 from my country. Till then I stayed in US and worked. So he could have stamped his in April 2021 when he went back for his grandfather's funeral.

If he got his O-visa in 2020, then it would expire in 2023. This is the time heritage foundation started creating a fuss about his visa.

Now, with all of that, an important question we need to ask is- why did the heritage foundation start their crusade in 2023?

This could be because Harry's first visa stay (likely) expired in 2023 and he reapplied for a visa. And was (most likely) approved for the same type of visa again. This process would have gone quite smoothly with Harry's pull. But this second time it is quite clear that he got special treatment. And the heritage foundation wants to expose this special treatment.

Orr more likely, someone in the know tipped them off, and wants this exposed for whatever reason. I DO NOT think the BRf want this exposed, I don't think they care.

I do think someone in the US govt or maybe even a journalist wants to make a big deal out of this. And rightly so.

Anyway, that's my dissertation on Harry's visa. I don't think it matters to anyone outside of Tumblr, but I do feel his entitlement is mind-boggling and he should be held accountable for the person that he is. And if this visa issue is what does it, then so be it.

It is based on my personal experience with these 2 types of visas. And my theoretical and observed knowledge about how entitlement is one of the driving forces for most classical NODs. But the reality for him may be different. And you Rumour, being a fed, would probably know more and know better.

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I agree with you. I’ve been reading up about the visa issues (and also spoke to a few other fed friends).

I think Harry is here on an O-1 visa, for extraordinary/outstanding talent. Meghan doesn’t seem invested enough into the marriage to be willing to do the paperwork so if he’s here on a spousal visa, a lawyer would’ve done the paperwork. Additionally, I can see the financial requirements being a major concern for the BRF; the BRF goes to a great length to protect their financial information from other countries and the general public. They’re not going to let the US (no matter how special the relationship) take a peek at their books. So I suspect they squashed the idea of a spousal visa unless it was done *exclusively* on Meghan’s own savings/net worth. Which she balked at doing because it implies she’s financially responsible for Harry and that’s not what she signed up. She signed up to spend Charles’s money. Not her own. So that’s off the table.

Next is the diplomatic visa. Harry doesn’t actually have a diplomatic passport. He has a regular passport. He may have had a second passport for work that he traveled on UK business for, but he never had diplomatic status in the BRF; only The Queen and Charles did.

And that’s something government officials are really strict about, that people travel on official business use official papers. Officials traveling on personal business use personal papers. Or, that’s how it works here in the US. Not sure about the UK.

Now for Harry to have come to the US on a diplomatic passport for a diplomatic visa, he would have had to present his credentials for being here, and those credentials would have explained clearly and succinctly what he was in the US for and what official business he had with us. They would’ve looked into it.

So I don’t think he’s here on a A/diplomatic visa. Or perhaps not anymore, when it was made clear following the one-year Megxit review that he no longer represents the UK or works on behalf of The Queen/BRF.

Which leaves the O visa, for talent. But I don’t think it’s Better Up. I think it’s Invictus Games. Not only would it explain why they still stick with Harry despite all the expenses and criticism they cost the Foundation. And that’s what Harry is known for, outside of the BRF - his military support and support for veterans. It would also explain why Harry continues to try so hard to collaborate with the US military and warfighter community. Because he needs the military to support his visa.

Maybe it’s transferred to Better Up now since he seems to do more work for them.

As to why the government is trying so hard to keep his visa papers buried? I think they know we know Harry isn’t qualified to be here on a diplomatic or an O visa, so the BRF greased the wheels a bit in some way, shape, or form to help him get through the system.

But also if he’s here on a O-1 visa connected to Invictus Games, it could imply government or DOD support; if not DOD directly, then close partners or contractors…aka military lobbyists.

So that’s where I am right now.

And fingers crossed this gets posted in full. 🤞

[eaglesnick]

Smoke, Mirrors and Reform

UKIP and the Brexit Party (now renamed Reform) both led by Nigel Farage, promised to “take back control" of UK borders. All patriotic Britons had to do was vote for Brexit, leave the EU and migration would come to an end.

How did that work out?

Before Brexit, EU and UK citizens had the freedom to live, work or study in any EU country without needing a visa. This was of equal benefit for all working people across the EU. We came out of the EU January 1st 2021. For the year 2020/21, the last year of Britain’s membership, net migration for the year was 685,000.

The following year, 2022, net migration was 745,000, an all-time high.

 In May of this year Politico carried this headline:

“3 years after Brexit, UK net migration has never been higher”. (Politico: 25/05/23)

So much for the “taking back control of our borders” promise by the Brexiteers! Rather than protecting people jobs and wages from the competition of foreign workers the Financial Times reports that most of the recent surge in immigrant numbers comes from “skilled migrants”.

“Employers in the UK have made much greater use …of the new migration system to bring in workers.” (FT: 13/03/23)

In other words, now that we have sovereign control of our borders businesses are bringing in more labour form abroad than ever before.  Here is a chilling fact brought to us by Migration Observatory:

“Foreign workers made up over a fifth of the employed population in the first quarter of 2024” (MO: June 2024)

As the number of EU nationals working in the UK has fallen so the number of non-EU foreign nationals working in the UK has risen. We have taken back control of our borders but to whose benefit? Could it possibly be the multi-millionaire and billionaire businessmen bankrolling the Reform Party?

It is interesting to note that the Reform Party “contract” promises to  “freeze non-essential immigration” but that “smart immigration can target the essential skills our economy needs”. As the above figures show, UK businesses are already practicing “ smart immigration” with  foreign workers making up over a 20% of the employed population. So much for Reforms real concern for migrant numbers!

As well as importing foreign workers with “essential skills” Reform intend to undermine the employment rights of existing workers. Reform promise to:

“Scrap thousands of laws that hold back British business and damage productivity, including employment laws…”

At one level you have to admire Nigel Farage and his wealthy backers: the Reform Party are the masters of illusion. Their biggest appeal of Reform to the British electorate is that they are anti-immigration, and by association, pro-working class. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I would argue Reform is pro-big business, pro-its wealthy backers ad their interests, and anti-working class.

This is demonstrated by the very way the party is structured - as a limited company! Reform UK Party Limited is described as an “entrepreneurial political start-up”, with Nigel Farage as the majority shareholder. Reform is a business enterprise in its own right, not a political party, a business enterprise bankrolled by wealthy business owners, multi-millionaires and billionaires who expect a return on their investment.

Lets hope the British people see through the smoke and mirrors before it is too late!

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UK Residency: Your Guide to Applying for Permanent Residence (PR)

Obtaining permanent residence (PR) in the UK allows you to live, work, and study without needing to reapply for a visa. Known formally as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), this status offers a stable path for those who have made the UK their home. Generally, UK PR requires a continuous stay of at least five years, though some visa types may reduce this to three years.

Paths to Permanent Residence in the UK

Permanent residence in the UK can be achieved through various visa categories, each with unique requirements. Here are some of the most common pathways:

Family Visa: 5 years

Work Visa: 5 years

Business Visa: 3 to 5 years

Long Residence to ILR: 10 years

Note: This list covers the primary paths to UK PR, but other options are available for both EU and non-EU nationals.

PR for Family Members of UK Residents or Citizens

If you're a family member of a settled individual in the UK, such as a spouse, child, or dependent relative, you may qualify for PR. Here are common visa types for family members that lead to PR:

Spouse Visa: PR after 2 or 5 years

Child Visa: PR as soon as the parent gains PR

Adult Dependent Visa: PR once your UK-based caregiver is settled

To apply for PR as a family member, you must:

Have resided in the UK for the required period (usually 2-5 years, depending on the visa type).

Fulfill relationship requirements (e.g., spouses should still be living with their partners).

Meet financial criteria, which vary depending on the visa route (e.g., a minimum combined income for the 5-year spouse route).

Pass the Life in the UK test.

Satisfy English language requirements.

PR via Work Visas

For many non-EU nationals, a work visa offers a straightforward route to PR. Typically, PR is granted after five years on a qualifying work visa. The Skilled Worker visa is a popular choice, but there are others, such as:

Scale-up Visa

Health and Care Worker Visa

Global Talent Visa

However, not all work visas qualify for PR. For example, the Senior or Specialist Worker visa under the Global Business Mobility route, or the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, do not directly lead to PR. However, holders of such visas can often switch to other visa types that do.

To secure PR on a work visa, you must:

Complete the required years in the UK on a work visa (usually five).

Maintain sponsorship from a UK employer.

Continue working in a qualifying job.

Meet income thresholds for your position.

Pass the Life in the UK test.

Demonstrate proficiency in English.

PR Through a Business Visa

For those with innovative business ideas, a business visa can be a great option. The Innovator Founder Visa provides a direct path to PR in just three years. Other business visas, like the Start-up Visa, do not provide a direct route to PR, though it is possible to switch to a qualifying visa.

To qualify for PR on an Innovator Visa, you must:

Hold the visa continuously for three years.

Obtain a new endorsement for your business.

Pass the Life in the UK test.

Meet English language requirements.

PR for EU Nationals

Post-Brexit, EU nationals must apply for PR through the EU Settlement Scheme if they began living in the UK before January 31, 2021. Those who have lived in the UK for less than five years can obtain pre-settled status. After five years, settled status (PR) is granted. EU nationals arriving after this date must apply through other visa routes.

Application Process for UK PR

Applying for UK PR involves several steps:

Complete and submit the online application form, selecting the form specific to your visa type. Eligible family members can be included.

Pay the application fee.

Book an appointment at a UKVCAS office for biometric data (photo and fingerprints).

Submit requested documents, such as your Life in the UK test certificate.

The decision usually takes up to six months. Priority services are available for faster decisions (5 days for £500 or 1 day for £1000).

Additional Routes to UK PR

Other options to gain PR in the UK include:

Discretionary leave to remain

ILR following domestic violence

The 7-year child route

The 10-year long residence route

The private life route

Serving in the armed forces

Permanent residence offers long-term security and access to opportunities in the UK. With the right guidance and planning, obtaining UK PR is an achievable goal.

[journeyjottings]

Visa for Overseas Graduates Should Stay - Report

There is no widespread evidence a post-study visa for international students is being "abused", a report says.

The Migration Advisory Committee said the visa attracted students to the UK and should remain.

If it were scrapped, universities would lose income from international students' fees and have to cut courses, the MAC said.

The government, which requested the review, said it was considering the findings and would respond "in due course".

It introduced tougher rules for international students this year which it said aimed to help "slash migration".

Universities are increasingly dependent on international students, who pay higher fees than those from the UK.

They are concerned further restrictions could put off applicants and leave universities without that funding.

Applicants to the visa are not required to have a job or earn a particular salary to qualify for the visa, introduced in 2021 as part of a plan to recruit the “brightest and best” students from around the world.

Last year, 114,000 graduate-route visas were granted for international students and a further 30,000 for their dependants, the report said.

Prof Brian Bell, who chairs the MAC, told the BBC the visa attracted international students who wanted to earn back some of the money they have spent on fees or get work experience.

He said universities were underfunded and less income from international student fees would mean course closures for both international and domestic students.

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) subjects would “take most of the hit”, he said, especially at “lower-ranked universities outside of London and the South East”.

Prof Bell said the government’s International Education Strategy, which included a target of 600,000 international students per year studying in the UK, “doesn’t seem to have had wide buy-in” across government.

He said new rules limiting the number of dependants who can come to the UK seemed to be having a “very big effect” on international student numbers.

Asked whether there may be little incentive for the government to change the graduate route if numbers were already falling, Prof Bell said: “The hard work has already been done in some sense.”

He did not know whether the government wanted to change the visa - but if so, it would have to “work out what to do about the funding of higher education”.

'Skilled roles'

The government has not said it is considering scrapping the visa but Home Secretary James Cleverly asked the MAC to review whether it was being "abused".

The MAC said there was no widespread evidence of this.

Mr Cleverly also asked the MAC to look at the types of job those on the graduate route go into, saying initial data suggested most of those who switched from the graduate visa to a skilled-worker visa went into care work, which was “clearly not what the government intended”.

But the MAC said that data was incorrect and about 20% went into care work.

About half the first lot of students to receive graduate visas had moved on to skilled-work visas, “primarily into skilled roles”.

'Serious mistake'

Universities UK, which represents more than 140 institutions, welcomed the report and called on the government to confirm the visa would stay.

Its chief executive, Vivienne Stern, said "we understand the political pressure to reduce migration" but recent restrictions had already had a "significant effect".

International students can no longer bring family members with them unless they are on research courses or have government-funded scholarships which the report said would reduce the number coming to study in the UK this year.

"Going further would be a serious mistake," Ms Stern said.

University of Greenwich vice chancellor Prof Jane Harrington, who chairs the University Alliance, said the MAC was "right to highlight the damage [the restrictions], and the freeze on home-student tuition fees, is doing to UK higher education".

The report also said there was concern agents recruiting international students may be “mis-selling UK higher education” .

One interviewee told the MAC she had been "led to believe" she would be studying in a large city, only to find her university was in a remote location.

The MAC recommended recruitment agents should be registered and universities required to publish how much they spend on them.

But this was a “separate issue” from the graduate route.

Dr Tim Bradshaw, chief executive of the Russell Group, said international students were "critical to the financial sustainability" of top universities and he supported "targeted measures" to address "the behaviour of some agents".

'Driving down'

The prime minister thinks there is “further to go” to bring down legal migration numbers, according to Rishi Sunak's spokesman.

“British students should be the priority for our education system and universities - and student visas must be used for education, not immigration,” he said.

“We are focused on driving down migration whilst ensuring the UK attracts the best and the brightest.”

Asked whether the government would raise UK students’ tuition fees, the prime minister's spokesman said he was not aware that was being explored.

Chris Skidmore, the former MP and universities minister who launched the International Education Strategy, said keeping the visa was "undoubtedly the right way forward".

Mr Skidmore, who now chairs the International Higher Education Commission, a group of higher education experts, said "it was never clear what abuse was supposed to be taking place".

Source: BBC

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UK Grad Visa Scheme Isn't Troublesome, Finds Report Amid Immigration Concerns

UK Grad Visa Scheme Isn't Troublesome, Finds Report Amid Immigration Concerns Following concerns about potential misuse for immigration purposes, a new report recommends maintaining the graduate visa route, highlighting its importance for British universities. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) investigated the scheme after Home Secretary James Cleverly requested an expedited review in March. The committee examined if the visa was being exploited and if it primarily attracted students seeking immigration rather than education. A graduate visa allows international students to remain in the UK for up to three years after completing a university program. Dependents like partners and children can also apply. Last week, former immigration minister Robert Jenrick called for the graduate visa's abolition, arguing it facilitated "entry for individuals to work in the gig economy and for very low wages." Universities and industry leaders expressed anxieties that the 2021-introduced route might be scrapped or restricted based on a negative report. This fear, in turn, led to a significant decline in applications from international students. However, the committee, comprising five university professors and a Home Office representative, discovered "no widespread evidence of abuse" of the graduate visa program. "The limited conditions associated with the route lead to comparatively low abuse risks," the report stated. The review also revealed that the visa scheme is aiding universities in expanding course offerings while compensating for financial shortfalls from domestic students and research endeavors. Additionally, it "supports the government's international education strategy." The report indicated that in 2023, 114,000 graduate route visas were issued to applicants, with an additional 30,000 for dependents. It further noted that students from India, Nigeria, China, and Pakistan constituted 70% of all graduate visa holders, with India exceeding 40%. Professor Brian Bell, the MAC chair and a prominent labor economist leading economics at King's College London, commented, "Our review recommends maintaining the graduate route in its current form. It does not undermine the integrity and quality of the UK's higher education system." "The graduate route is a crucial aspect of our offer to international students considering studying in the UK," Professor Bell continued. "The fees they pay contribute to universities recouping losses incurred from teaching British students and conducting research. Without these students, many universities would be forced to shrink, leading to a decline in research output. This underscores the intricate relationship between immigration and higher education policies." The report discovered that a majority of graduate visa holders had completed postgraduate programs, with the most significant growth stemming from postgraduate courses offered by non-Russell Group universities, accounting for 66% of all graduate visas. Since 2021, the proportion of primary applicants exceeding 25 years old has grown by 15 percentage points, reaching 54% in 2023. The report also revealed that while graduate visa holders initially tend to occupy lower-paying positions, their job prospects and salaries improve over time. Notably, nearly half of the initial cohort transitioned to skilled worker visas, primarily securing skilled roles. Read the full article

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10 Most Common UK Visa Rejection Reasons in 2023

The UK is a hub for migration in today’s world. But the only concern in migrating to the UK is a UK visa rejection. Therefore, many people apply for UK visas through a UK Visa Expert. UK Visas have various categories, such as, Work, Business Visas, Family Migration, Student visas, and other categories of visas.

In the year ending March 2022, about 1.62 million visas and permits were issued, which is over 2.5 times higher (+145%) than the year ending March 2021.

However, if your UK Visa application is not accurate, you will get a refusal. Our UK Visa Experts in India – Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru have received many queries regarding the UK Visa rejection reasons.

Here are the TOP 10 UK Visa Rejection Reasons in 2023!

1. UK Visa rejection reasons due to mistakes in the application form

A single mistake in the application form can be the grounds for a UK visa refusal. Always fill in the form correctly and double-check all the information mentioned. Make sure you are consistent when providing information in your personal statements.

2. UK Visa Rejected Due to Bank Statement – particularly for the UK Visitor Visa

When applying for a UK Visit Visa, the applicants submit their bank account statements as proof of their financial strength. Many times, these bank statements reflect huge deposits.  Applicants usually fail to explain the source of these deposits in their cover letter and often this either affects the UK Tourist Visa processing time or the UK Visa is refused.

3. UK Visa rejection reasons due to the wrong visa category

Many times, people often select the wrong visa category and later get refused due to the same. For instance, some people select UK Fiancé Visa as their category instead of a UK Spouse Visa.  Some of the major UK Skilled Worker Visa rejection reasons are that applicants did not know the requirements completely and ended up applying in the wrong category.

 

4. UK Visa rejection reasons due to documents not submitted

Another UK tier 4 visa rejection reason is that people often fail to submit their supporting documents. Some fail to submit bank statements, some fail to submit their relationship documents, etc. So, at the time of your application pay utmost attention to what documents you are including and what documents you are submitting.

 

5. UK Visa rejection reasons due to non-disclosure of previous immigration history

Often applicants have had previous immigration or legal issues that they decide not to disclose, such as bans or certain criminal convictions already spent — especially if a long time has passed. But the Home Office misses nothing and questions everything. Worse still, if they believe an applicant has attempted to mislead or misrepresent themselves intentionally (deception), especially for a settlement application, considering the ILR refusal rate, it can get problematic.

 

6. UK Visa rejection reasons due to failure to meet financial requirements

Another common reason for UK Visa Refusal is failure to meet the financial requirements. Every visa application under the points-based system has a certain financial requirement to be met by applicants to be eligible for their application.

7. UK Visa rejection reasons due to documents not being in proper format

Many applicants are unaware that the Home Office expects to receive your documents in a certain order and format. A very common reason for a UK Visa Rejection is not submitting this paperwork in the right format and order. For example – the documents submitted should not be laminated or torn, etc.

 

8. UK Visa rejection reasons due to the incorrect documents provided

You must provide all the documents required for your application. Every visa application requires supporting documents to prove you can meet the requirements. Hence, it is important to ensure that you have added documents specific to your facts and not rely on hearsay or what somebody else may have added in their respective application to get a favourable outcome.

 

9. UK Visa rejection reasons due to insufficient evidence of relationship

If you are trying to apply for a Spouse Visa or any Dependant Visa, the most common reason for refusal is insufficient evidence provided to meet the relationship requirement. You need to prove that your relationship is genuine and subsisting and all necessary supporting documents are a must in the application.

 

10. You did not seek advice from a UK Visa Expert and followed generic advice

If you think that just reading from a website of the Home Office or asking friends, it is easy for you to fill in the application form correctly, provide documents that are required in a particular format and order, then you may be wrong. You should consult UK Visa Experts as they know the nitty-gritty of everything when it comes to applying for a UK Visa.

 

Editor’s Note

Looking at the initial applications and ILR refusal rate, it is common to face a UK Visa Rejection, mainly when you apply all by yourself, with no legal help.

Do not let any of these above mistakes be the reason to get your UK visa refused, with dreams of visiting the UK, studying in the UK, living with your spouse in the UK, or even expanding your business to the UK shattered. Therefore, it is advisable to take the help of a professional immigration law firm.

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Will UK Skilled Worker Visa Ever Rules The World?

It is unlikely that a UK Skilled Worker Visa will ever rule the world. Visas are documents that allow people to enter, stay, and work in a particular country for a specific period of time. They are issued by individual countries and are subject to the laws and regulations of those countries. While a UK Skilled Worker Visa may be important to the individuals who hold it, it is not a global ruling force.

Is UK Skilled Worker visa good?

The UK Skilled Worker visa, also known as the Tier 2 visa, is a type of work visa that allows individuals to work in the UK in a skilled occupation. It is generally seen as a good option for people who have a job offer from a UK employer in a skilled occupation and meet the other eligibility requirements for the visa. Some of the benefits of the UK Skilled Worker visa include the ability to work and live in the UK for up to five years, the ability to bring family members with you to the UK, and the possibility of eventually applying for permanent residence in the UK. However, it is important to carefully review the eligibility requirements and understand the obligations associated with the visa before applying.

What is the success rate of a UK Skilled Worker visa?

It is difficult to determine the success rate of UK Skilled Worker visas as it depends on a variety of factors, including the applicant's qualifications, work experience, and the availability of jobs in their field. However, the overall success rate of applications for UK visas has been steadily increasing in recent years. In the year ending March 2021, the UK approved around 99.23% of Skilled Worker visa applications. This figure is likely to vary depending on the specific circumstances of each application and the requirements of the visa in question.

It is important to note that the UK Skilled Worker visa has now been replaced by the Tier 2 (General) work visa under the new Points-Based Immigration System, which came into effect on December 1, 2020. The success rate of applications for this visa may be different from the success rate of applications for the previous Skilled Worker visa.

Is it hard to get a Skilled Worker visa in the UK?

Obtaining a Skilled Worker visa in the UK can be a complex process and may require a significant amount of preparation and documentation. You will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience for the job you are applying for, and that you meet the other requirements for a Skilled Worker visa. Some of the main requirements for a Skilled Worker visa include:

A job offers from a UK employer in an eligible occupation.

The job must pay at least the minimum salary threshold, which is currently £25,600 per year or the "going rate" for the occupation, whichever is higher.

You must have the necessary qualifications and experience for the job.

You must meet the English language requirement, which typically involves taking an approved English language test.

If you are able to meet these requirements and can successfully complete the application process, you may be able to obtain a Skilled Worker visa and work in the UK. However, it is important to note that the visa application process can be competitive, and not all applicants will be successful.

A new UK visa route could attract more high-skilled Indians

It is possible that a new UK visa route that is attractive to high-skilled Indians could help to increase the number of such individuals coming to the UK. This could be beneficial in a variety of ways, including by helping to address shortages of skilled labour in certain sectors and by promoting economic growth and innovation. However, it is also important to consider any potential impacts on the domestic labour market and to ensure that the visa process is fair and transparent.

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The impact of UK immigration on job opportunities for individuals with experience can vary depending on various factors, including the specific industry, job market conditions, and government policies. It's important to note that I have knowledge up until September 2021, so there may have been changes in UK immigration policies since then.

In the United Kingdom, immigration policies are typically designed to balance the needs of the economy with the protection of domestic job opportunities. The government sets criteria and requirements for individuals seeking to migrate to the UK for work purposes. These criteria often prioritize skills and qualifications that are in demand but may be in short supply within the domestic labor market.

The UK has various visa categories, such as the Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the previous Tier 2 (General) visa. This visa category is designed for skilled workers from overseas to fill specific job roles in the UK. To be eligible, individuals generally need to have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer and meet certain skill and salary requirements.

While immigration can provide opportunities for individuals with in-demand skills and experience to work in the UK, there are also measures in place to protect the local workforce. Employers are often required to demonstrate that they have made efforts to recruit from within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) before offering a job to a non-EEA migrant.

It's worth noting that the UK's immigration policies can change over time, and the impact on job opportunities for individuals with experience can vary accordingly. It's advisable to consult the latest information from the UK government or seek professional advice to understand the current immigration policies and their implications for specific job sectors.

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UK Visa and Employment Offer – The Relation

For lawful employment in the UK, foreign nationals require work permits. Most often, in order to be eligible for a UK work visa, foreign employees who wish to relocate to the UK for employment must be sponsored by a UK business that has been authorized by the Home Office. This implies that before completing a skilled worker visa application, they must have an employment contract and a current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a UK Home Office approved firm. Additionally, the position must fall under one of the qualified jobs on the UK government-approved shortage occupation list.

In order to be eligible to apply for several of the most popular UK work visa options through an Ireland immigration lawyer in UK, including the Skilled Worker Visa, Global Business Mobility Visa, Temporary Worker Visa, Seasonal Worker Visa, and the Health and Care Worker Visa, applicants must have an employment offer and a CoS from a licensed sponsor.

While the majority of work permit pathways require both an employment offer and a CoS, several visa types are free from these criteria. In this post, we'll examine UK work visa options without a job offer.

If you want to work in the UK but you don't fit into one of the categories for skilled workers, you can look into other visa options. There are possibilities for UK work visas that do not include a job offer as a requirement for qualifying. Foreign nationals who fulfill additional criteria can apply for these visa methods.

The following UK visas do not need a work offer:

Student Visa

Visas for Global Talent

Start-up Visa, High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa, and Innovator Visa

British ancestry visa

International students who have successfully finished their degree programmers at a UK institution are eligible for the UK Graduate Visa scheme. After finishing their education, they are permitted to stay in the UK for up to two years (or up to three years for PhD holders) in order to look for work.

In order to allow international graduates from UK colleges to access the UK work market, the UK government established the Graduate Visa route in 2021.

The Global Talent Visa is intended for highly talented foreign employees who are established figures or future leaders in their fields of study, research, digital technology, or the arts and humanities. The visa typically has a five-year validity period, does not have a minimum wage requirement, and serves as a path to permanent residence.

The High Potential Individual Visa (HPI) was created by the UK government in May 2022 in an effort to draw highly talented foreign graduates to the country. Foreign nationals having Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degrees from qualifying higher education institutions on the Home Office's global universities list are eligible for this visa option. Successful candidates can locate work after they arrive in the UK; no UK job offer is necessary.

For immigrants or entrepreneurs coming to the UK to launch a new business, the UK offers Start-Up Visas. Holders of Start-Up Visas are permitted to work while building their enterprises in the UK. This visa is only good for two years and cannot be extended; however, once your company is up and running, it can be changed to an innovator visa by consulting an Ireland immigration lawyer in UK.

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UK Going to Block Dependents Visa from Accompanying International Students From 2024

Quick Highlights

As of January 2023, the UK government will ban international students from bringing their spouse or other dependents with them unless they are studying in a postgraduate course with a research project.

The decision has been taken to help curb net migration.

But the graduation route remains unaffected by updated immigration restrictions. Under this route, Eligible students can remain in the UK for 2-3 extended years.

Students cannot switch to another skilled worker route unless they complete their studies.

Strategies have been implemented to stop "unscrupulous" agents from migrating students.

UK government says it remains committed to the UK's International Education

 strategy.

The target of 600,000 international students will be met for two consecutive years.

In the UK, immigration is at a record high, and the current administration intends to reduce net migration by tightening the profile of immigrants who enter the nation. Net migration topped 500,000 between June 2021 and June 2022, surpassing the number recorded in 2019, and additional data that will be revealed this week is anticipated to indicate that the 2022 figure has increased by at least 200,000.

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The number of persons who relocate to the UK for at least a year divided by the number who depart over the same period is known as net migration. There are consequences for overseas students, notably in the shape of an updated regulation concerning student dependents that the Home Office and the Department of Education jointly issued.

International students won't be allowed to accompany their loved ones to the UK from January 2024 unless enrolled in a postgraduate research degree (such as a research-based Ph.D. or master's program). International students would not be allowed to bring dependents to postgraduate programs not categorized as research-oriented.

The Home Office reports that "almost 500,000 student visas were issued in 2022 while the total number of dependents of international learners has grown by 75% since 2019 to 136,000 people." Children under 18, partners, and civil partners are considered dependents, as are elderly parents who require long-term care.

Blocking of Dependants May Have Tangible Effect

The new policy is referred to by the government as the "single biggest restricting action an administration has ever done," and according to Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who is a relative hardliner on the necessity of lower migration to the UK, "We expect this set of measures to have a demonstrable impact on net migration." According to her, the new regulation is "the fair approach to do that enables us to safeguard our government facilities while supporting economic growth through enabling the students who provide the greatest to keep coming here," she adds.

Additionally, Ms. Braverman notes that overseas students permitted to bring dependents will still have a greater burden of evidence to demonstrate their ability to "look after themselves and their dependents."

Gillian Keegan, the secretary of education, says:

"Students are now bringing more family members to the UK than ever. It is appropriate that we are acting to lower this figure while upholding our adherence to our international education strategy, which serves to bolster the UK's educational landscape and significantly boost the national economy".

Students Have To Stay in Study Program Until Completed

International students will never again be permitted to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa before finishing their education. The law is designed to deter international students from selecting the UK primarily for employment opportunities rather than academic pursuits. The Economic Times of India said last year that

"Since it provides a less expensive and quicker track to full-time work in the UK, more and more overseas students are choosing [the Skilled Worker option]. On the other side, before accessing the labor market, students who choose the Graduate Route must pay exorbitant course fees and expenses for the entire program length.

The government is preventing non-real students who are motivated to find employment in the UK from using the Skilled Worker Route as a backdoor.

Will The Policy Change?

It's unclear how much freedom Ms. Braverman will provide as to which students may bring dependents:

"Over the upcoming year, we plan to collaborate with institutions to develop a different strategy to guarantee that the smartest and most talented learners may enroll their dependents at our top-ranked colleges while continuing to lower net migration. This system will be implemented as soon as feasible following extensive engagement with the industry and important stakeholders.

The graduation Route Still remains Unaffected.

Last year, there was worry in the foreign education community that the Home Office might shorten the Graduate Route's two-year maximum stay in the UK to only six months. The Graduate Route will still allow overseas students to remain in the country for two years (three years for doctoral/Ph.D. candidates), notwithstanding the anticipated drop.

Bottom Line

While most students won't be impacted by plans restricting the ability to bring dependents with them, more details about the covered programs must be known before an impact assessment can be done properly. However, we know that any adjustments would affect women and students from particular nations disproportionately. In short, if you want to study overseas and bring your spouse to the UK, apply before the strategy is implemented.

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Career Overseas is here to guide you…

With changing policies and programs, it becomes complicated for students to fulfill their dream of studying in overseas universities. But don't worry! We at Career Overseas provide the right guidance about upcoming updates and how students can successfully apply for a visa to study in the UK. For more information on spouse visas, contact us at your earliest and get the best response.

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Did you know that there is Brexit and to live there you must live there constantly for at least five years, you must have a permanent job and the requisites to be able to obtain citizenship? Search Google and all the various information for how to live in the UK after Brexit and you will notice that it is not such an easy. I add that to enter the country even just as a worker, you must obtain a Skilled Worker visa by achieving a minimum score of 70 points. From the beginning of 2021, the UK has decided to open its doors only to qualified workers with certain minimum skills and has introduced the point-based system, a points system that governs obtaining a work visa.

That's how things work there and I'll tell you more it's not as beautiful as before in fact UK citizens are hoping to return to Europe asap

We are aware of this, it has been discussed at length, and our answer is still the same.

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Expert Visa Requirements For Migration To Australia

And we struggling to decide between New Zealand or Australia. We have began the method already for Australia however my heart and intestine is leaning to New Zealand. For me it’s extra of safety and happiness for my children and work for my husband. If you may be beginning the planning process immigration requirements for australia, get in contact with us to assist make your international transfer a bit extra stress-free. Australia tends to have extra sunshine and good weather days than New Zealand, which influences the flexibility to enjoy more time outdoors.

Public submissions, economic and labour projections, worldwide research, net international migration, and financial and monetary models will be thought-about in program planning. Under the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system, the Tier 2 visa category has been replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa route. This visa allows you to live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at which era you'll be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. To apply, you should have a job provide from and be sponsored by a UK-based employer.

There are nevertheless two pieces of knowledge that might be crucial to your emigration. These would be who to method for recommendation and the immigration applications out there. Despite the nation being far faraway from most of the remainder of the world, it provides unbelievable weather, pleasant individuals, magnificent beaches and an excellent outdoors lifestyle. Intergate Immigration has been operating an Emigration enterprise efficiently since 2015. As Intergate Emigration, we assist South Africans and people from across the world to migrate to Australia. Recognised Graduate The Recognised Graduate visa is open to college students who have studied at eligible establishments outside of Australia.

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You are eligible for quite a lot of Australian visas in case you have studied and/or lived in a regional area. An worldwide scholar who graduates from a regional space college could additionally be eligible for a one-year post-study work visa. You want certified copies of all original documents and an unique police clearance certificate. If you supply paperwork in a language other than English, then they should be accompanied by an authorized English translation.

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Degrees Which Can Help You to Settle Down in the UK | AHZ Associates

What Courses Will Help You Get a Job in the UK? Every year, thousands of students in the United Kingdom graduate at various academic levels, ready to enter the corporate world and begin their professional careers. According to the most recent statistics, there are currently over 2.3 million students enrolled in higher education institutes in the UK pursuing professional courses. Approximately 485,645 of these students are from countries other than the United Kingdom. While this number has increased the proportion of international students in the UK, it is likely to rise further in the future as post-study work visa regulations relax.

Previously, international graduates from UK universities had only four months to look for work. Graduates of elite schools such as Cambridge and Imperial were given an extra two months. International students studying remotely due to the pandemic, on the other hand, will be able to apply for a PSW visa under the new guidelines. This means that eligible students graduating in 2021 will be able to stay in the UK for up to 24 months (2 years). PhD candidates have a three-year time limit. This simply means that the number of international students entering the UK job market will skyrocket.

What Courses Get You Settled in the UK?

This means that simply looking for academic opportunities in popular subjects like law will not get you settled in the UK. He will also not attend a university with a low ranking. What you need is an education in UK courses that will lead to immediate employment. International students should concentrate on courses in fields where opportunities are plentiful. To give you some ideas, we've compiled a list of subjects in which international students can find programmes at UK universities.

This list is based on an analysis of the UK Visas and Immigration Shortage Occupations list, which was published on December 1st, 2020. This publication lists jobs in the UK where there is a shortage of qualified candidates. Those who are already employed in one of the fields on the list will be paid 80% of the going wage rate. This will also help them qualify for the Skilled Worker Visa in the future. With that said, let's talk about the Courses in the UK that will help you settle in.

Biomedical Sciences

Biological studies is an umbrella term for a variety of subjects such as biomedical sciences and pharmacology. Because the UK is still dealing with the coronavirus and a new variant, jobs in this field will be in high demand for the foreseeable future. University graduates in the United Kingdom will have opportunities not only in industry, but also in academia and research, particularly during and after the COVID pandemic. According to the Guardian's league table, the top five bioscience programmes are at St. Andrews, Cambridge, Oxford, Portsmouth, and Ulster.

Bioinformatics

The demand for graduates specialising in bioinformatics has been on the Shortage Occupation list since the 2016/2017 period and is only increasing. Indeed, the median salary for biomedical scientists or bioinformaticians has risen to around £100,000, with the upper end of the range exceeding £130,000.

Computer and Data Sciences and Analytics

Indeed, between 2013 and 2019, the Royal Society reported a 231% increase in demand for data scientists. Business analysts with a focus on data analytics and business intelligence, as well as computer scientists in the following fields, have a high rate of graduate employment. The modern wave of digital transformation is a field that is constantly evolving, with opportunities in both existing and emerging fields. Data science and analytics courses are currently in the lead as one of the most in-demand fields.

Software engineers

Programmers

IT architects and design engineers

Data scientists

Cybersecurity experts

Several UK universities offer undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes in these fields, with opportunities to specialise in specific areas.

Earth Sciences and Renewable Energy

The imminent threat of increased global warming and climate change has prompted governments in the United Kingdom and other countries to enact stringent policies. Similarly, research on these topics has increased tenfold as scientists seek ways to avoid disaster. Geologists, engineering geologists, geophysicists, technical services managers, and geoscientists, among others, are in high demand. One of the primary reasons for this is geology's and renewable energy's broad range of applications, from mining and quarrying to civil engineering, architecture, and research.

Nuclear Energy

While other engineering fields are represented on the Shortage Occupation List, nuclear energy specialists are the most in demand. The UK government has set a goal of developing and expanding the workforce in this field to 8,000 or more by the end of 2021. Graduating engineers with nuclear energy specialisation will be in high demand in the coming years as the government and energy companies transition to more sustainable energy sources.

Engineers Courses in UK

Engineers are in short supply across the UK, according to the Shortage Occupation list. According to the list, graduates are needed for all jobs in the following engineering disciplines:

Chemical

Civil

Electrical

Mechanical

Electronic

Design and Development

Production and Process

Engineers with degrees in any of the aforementioned fields are in high demand in both industry and research settings because they are critical to the design, production, and maintenance needs of a variety of industries. According to the Times Higher Education, engineering programmes at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Warwick, and University of Manchester are highly regarded.

Healthcare

A separate shortage occupation list for healthcare indicates a scarcity of:

Radiographers

Psychologists

Medical practitioners

Occupational therapists

Nurses

Paramedics

Social workers

With the NHS already at capacity and the pandemic raging across the UK, these healthcare professionals will be in high demand. The courses in the UK mentioned above are in high demand because they are important to the public and various other industries in the UK. Furthermore, degrees in the following subjects may allow international students to settle in the UK:

Archaeology

Actuarial Sciences, Statistics and Economics

Web design and development

Visual Arts

Architecture

Graphic design, animation, VFX, etc.

To reiterate, obtaining a degree from a low-ranking university will not suffice when seeking a well-paying job in the UK. Shortage occupations require graduates and workers with exceptional capability and a track record of proven skills in their respective fields. If you want to study in the UK and plan to stay after graduation, we can help you sort and shortlist universities that offer the best programmes and courses in the UK.

We can also assist you with the application process. Because AHZ Associates only works with UK universities and has affiliations with over 130 of them, our dedicated team can help you achieve your goals.

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Work at your dream place; your Visa today

The Skilled UK Work Visa Program has been in place since the program's inception on January 1, 2021, and it now applies to both non-EU and EU nationals who enter the UK. For a skilled worker's UK work visa to be granted, the applicant must get a total of 70 points, 50 of which must be earned in order to be granted; the remaining 20 points may be traded.

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Over 120,000 Indian Nationals Received UK Student Visas Grants for 2022

The UK Home Office released data showing that in the year ending September 2022, the number of UK student visas issued to Indian applicants had risen significantly by 273% to 127,731, up from 34,261 in 2019.

Worker Visas

Indian nationals were the primary recipients of 'Worker' visas, making up 39% of the overall visas issued, amounting to 56,042. This is a marked increase of 90% compared to the 29,552 issued in 2019.

Non-Russell group CAS

The number of students submitting applications to study in Non-Russell group universities, represented by the number of Certificates of Acceptance for Study(CAS) used in study visa applications, has seen an upsurge of 141% since the end of September 2019, reaching a total of 159,423. Additionally, 59% of all CAS are now being issued for these universities. This is the highest rate of non-Russell Group CAS in the Sponsorship time series since 2010.

India's Top ‘Skilled Worker’ Visa Category

Indian nationals accounted for the highest proportion of Skilled Worker visas granted, at 33% (20,413), followed by nationals from the United States at 6% (3,729), and South Africa at 4% (2,501).

Indian nationals made up the highest proportion of grants of the 'Skilled Worker - Health and Care' visa, accounting for 36% (22,171) of the total. Nigerian nationals made up the second largest group, equating to 14% (8,520), with Zimbabwean nationals in close third place at 13% (7,875).

HPI Visa Grants

The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, launched on May 30th, 2022, gives recent graduates from specific pre-approved educational institutions worldwide the chance to pursue a career or look for employment after studying in the UK. As of September 2022, a total of 729 principal grantees have been awarded, with 20% from the United States, 19% from China, and 14% from India.

The Graduate Route

A total of 59,937 additional leave grants to stay in the Graduate route were granted to main applicants, with Indian nationals comprising 41% of the recipients. The Graduate Immigration Route, which was made available on 1 July 2021, offers eligible graduates the chance to stay in the UK after their studies have been completed, allowing them to look for employment or start work. A Graduate Visa is available to applicants who have obtained an eligible qualification, such as a Bachelor's, Postgraduate, or other equivalent degrees. This visa is valid for two years, or three years for those who have acquired a Doctoral qualification, such as a Ph.D.

Dependents of Sponsored Study Visa Holders

The report additionally demonstrates that Nigeria had the most elevated number of supported study visa holders with dependents in September 2022, with an aggregate of 51,648 dependents, a rise from 1,586 in 2019. India was the following most noteworthy, with 33,239 dependents, up from 3,135 in the same time frame. For the 12 months ending September 2022, over 100,000 visas were granted to dependents of sponsored foreign students from Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka - the five nationalities with the highest number of issued visas.

Over the period from 2019 to September 2022, Nigeria saw a marked rise in the proportion of study-related visa holders with dependents, rising from 19% to 50%. The number of dependents among Indian nationals rose from 8% to 21%, while the increase was more modest (from 4% to 6%) for non-top-five countries concerning dependent visas issued (Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka).