Immigration to England for permanent residence: step by step instruction

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) is the oldest capitalist power in the world. He is a member of the European Economic Community and NATO, as well as an unchanged member of the UN Council. The total population for 2016 is 64 million 716 thousand people. The population increase in the population of the United Kingdom in 2016 is 183,748 people.

Immigration to England for permanent residence

The UK is one of the most difficult countries to relocate. If it was decided that immigration to England is required for permanent residence, the future migrant needs to weigh all possible ways of coming. In recent years, the government has tightened the conditions for immigration, in order to reduce the number of foreigners in the country.

In 2012, for students issued student visas in a simplified form, where after the completion of the education process, young professionals had every right to stay in the country and for two years to look for work. Also, there was no need for visas for wealthy pensioners and top-level specialists. Today, for citizens of countries that do not belong to the European Union, there are few opportunities to move to the United Kingdom.

Visas to England

If you plan to immigrate to England, where do you start? The first thing to do before the planned move is to get acquainted with the detailed conditions for obtaining visas. To do this, on the web page of the British Consulate there is a special instruction, where step by step it is written, how to purchase a visa and on what terms. The process of obtaining visas is individual for each settler. A visa may allow an alien to live and work in the country for a certain amount of time.

After the type of visa was chosen, you need to apply, preferably in advance, a couple of months before the planned departure. It is necessary to understand that Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales - this is the United Kingdom and it is not necessary for Britain to make a visa.

Rights of EU citizens in the UK

Citizens who live in the countries of the European Union, as well as in Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Iceland, have the right to work and live in the UK without visas. For this, only a document confirming citizenship is needed. But family members of EU citizens who do not reside in the EU must write an application for a visa. They can apply for permanent residence in the UK only after the relatives of the EU have worked in the country for about 5 years.

Job search in the UK

Immigration to England is possible through a work visa. Today, a lot of job offers from foreign companies can be found via the Internet. After the job interview was successfully passed, the British employer makes an invitation for cooperation. The employee must apply for work from the company. The term of the visa depends on the date of the termination of the contract with the company.

Business immigration to England - this is the first level of the visa, issued to newcomers. This visa is issued for 5 years with the option of extending to 10 years.

The second level of the visa is given to those specialists who are in great demand in the country, as well as those who are transferred from another branch of an international company. This visa entitles you to stay in the country for 3 years with the option of continuing up to 6 years.

Fifth-level visas are issued to people who will work in the sports field, in charitable organizations, for artists and workers in the religious sphere.

Immigration through investment and work. Advantages and disadvantages

A visa through an investment is called Tier1 Investor. The easiest way to immigrate to England is through investment and work. These visas have a simple design scheme that does not require knowledge of the language. To enter the country, you need to invest two million pounds in valuable government securities or purchase shares of companies. After 5 years, permanent residence is granted and the shareholder has an opportunity to sell shares.

The minus of this variant of moving is that two million will be frozen within 5 years, the shareholder will not have any opportunity to manage finances. In addition, this is a large enough amount for investments.

Immigration to England on a working visa (Tier 2 General) is the most common way of moving. There is no need to invest your personal money and on arrival you can start earning money from the first day. Staying on such a visa, in 5 years you can get the right to ILR (for permanent residence), and a year later to file an application for citizenship.

The disadvantage of this variant of moving is that not every British firm will want to take an employee from another country and engage in red tape, which is connected with the execution of documents. Only companies with a sponsorship license can invite to their service citizens of another country.

Visa Tier 4 Student. Advantages and disadvantages

Immigration to England through study and subsequent employment makes it possible to change the student visa for a working one. The positive side of such a move is that a student visa is issued easily, and that during the training you can already look for an employer.

The drawbacks of such a visa are the large financial costs of studying and living in the country. Also there are no guarantees that after the training an employer will be found who will gladly want to issue documents for an employee without work experience.

Moving on a business visa

Immigration to England for permanent residence is possible by an entrepreneurial visa Tier 1 Entrepreneur. The advantage of this move is that you can conduct your business on British territory. This visa is also provided for a business partner. After five years, the entrepreneur has the full right to obtain a permanent residence permit, and after another year - to acquire the status of a citizen of the United Kingdom.

Problem Tier 1 Entrepreneur is that there is no other way to earn money, except for running your own business. Initially, you need to invest about 200 thousand pounds in your business. The investment of money in the purchase of premises and in construction is not considered. An obligatory condition for an entrepreneur is the employment of at least two English employees with a contract of employment for a minimum of two years. This visa is issued for 3 years and 4 months. After the expiration of the document, you can sow a visa for another two years, if there is evidence of business performance.

Moving to England on a relative visa

Immigration to England is possible by several other methods. Special situations for moving:

• Reunion with the family.
• Visa on British roots (at least one relative must have the citizenship of Britain).
• Visa level 5 for young citizens of specific countries (age from 18 to 30).
• A guest visa by invitation is issued to a person who has money to stay. During the validity of the guest visa, it is possible to find work and apply for a work visa, but to make a guest invitation, each party must have an annual income of at least £ 18,600, otherwise entry will be prohibited. This requirement does not apply to citizens from EU countries.

The positive side of moving on a related visa is the opportunity to live in the UK and receive support from the state, in the future - with the option of acquiring British citizenship.

Types of permission for spouses

In order to have a marriage in the UK, you need to draw up one of several options for visas. Possible design options:

1. Marriage Visitor is the conclusion of the marriage union with the further departure from the country.
2. Fiance Visa is a marriage relationship with a British citizen.
3. Spouse Visa is a document for those who are already married.
4. For civil marriage.

To acquire one of the above visas, you need a lot of documents and time, so it's best to entrust professionals to this.

Documents that are necessary for a spouse, fiancé or bride

To get a visa for a future or already a real wife (or husband), you need to collect and present the original documents. The list of necessary documents includes:

• birth certificate;
• Marriage certificate;
• A bank statement confirming the source of income;
• Several payments for recent numbers;
• Documents for the apartment where the couple live;
• Photos, video of joint rest and couple life;
• A statement on the part of the man, which refers to the intention to connect his life with this woman.

Visas of this type are given for six months, after which it is necessary to legalize the marriage and produce documentary evidence. A special requirement is the age of majority of the couple, long acquaintance and income for the year 18 thousand 600 pounds sterling. An important factor in obtaining a visa is good command of English. Minor children go to another country as dependents.

A visa for spouses requires a further opportunity to work in England, and after the expiration of the required period, you can ask the state for permanent residence and citizenship. The state recognizes the legitimacy of marriage only if it was concluded in the English church or in the embassy.

Immigration to England through marriage ceases to be legal after a divorce with a partner with British citizenship or with the citizenship of the European Union. In this situation, you must immediately leave the country.

Migration for Tier 2 Intercompany Transfer with the possibility to change the visa

This is a move to transfer between departments in different countries within the company itself. Such a method provides an opportunity for employees of international companies to receive a transfer by position to the British branch. The visa is issued for no more than 5 years. The positive thing is that after moving there is already a place of work.

Disadvantages of Tier 2 Intercompany Transfer is that it is impossible to apply for permanent residence under this visa.

England for foreigners on a Tier 4 Child Student and Partner of Tier 4 Child Student

This is a good way to send a child to school. There is an opportunity to begin training for foreign children from 4 to 18 years. Living and studying for 10 years on the territory of the Kingdom, you can get a document of permanent residence, and after a year is granted the status of a citizen. One can not but give parents such an opportunity for their child. He can have a higher British education and acquire excellent skills in English. According to the law, one of the parents can accompany children under 12 years old. Living in England legally for 10 years, the parent has the full right to permanent residence.

The disadvantage of this option is the high costs of training and directly for living in the country. It is not possible to unite the whole family on such a visa.

Other options for obtaining citizenship in the UK

There are several other ways to move to the dream country. This is probably for such a category of people:

• Refugees;
• Athletes;
• Clergymen;
• For descendants of British citizens;
• People who have incredible talents;
• Representatives of foreign companies.

Immigration to England from Russia

Today, when the conditional borders between states are practically blurred, Russian citizens have the opportunity to study, live and work in the United Kingdom. Immigration to England from Russia is not of a mass character, but the number of Russians in England already amounts to several tens of thousands.

Because of what England attracts the Slavic peoples? Main reasons:

• A stable standard of living;
• Social security of citizens;
• The possibility of obtaining modern and prestigious education, mastering a foreign language;
• Medical services at the highest level;
• Possibility of visa-free entry with a British passport in about 150 countries;
• Preservation of Russian citizenship while living in the United Kingdom;
• Stable currency of the country.

Immigration to England from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan for all of the above reasons is attractive and promising, but very problematic, as these countries are not EU members. In such situations there are special agencies to which you can turn for help.

Reviews of immigrants

Immigration to England (reviews only confirm this) has become an important step in the lives of many compatriots. Immigrants tell us that a good prospect in a foreign country is the possibility of uniting the family. For this it is necessary to have a visa for more than a year, and also to provide accounts of prosperity. The UK is very loyal to the unification of the family, unlike other countries.

Immigrants say that as soon as a document for permanent residence and a certificate of citizenship is received, a certain number of positive bonuses can be obtained: there are no periods of residence in the country, red tape with documents, assistance from the state becomes available and new prospects for work are opened.