British immigrants
As is well known, the UK has already left the EU, and it is no longer possible to use European countries as a springboard to go to ...
As is well known, the UK has already left the EU, and it is no longer possible to use European countries as a springboard to go to the UK.
Due to the impact of Brexit on the UK, the government has introduced a series of new and more relaxed immigration visa policies to prevent talent loss and ensure the status of the global financial market, in order to encourage and attract global talents to choose the UK as a destination for education, work and settlement.
Overall, there are 7 ways to immigrate to the UK:
1. Global talent migration
Applicants must be top talents in fields such as architecture, technology, film and television, medicine, engineering, art and culture. One way is as a scholar, with a UK government designated institution or university as a guarantor, submitting applications, and undergoing certification;
Another option is that as long as you have won world-class awards such as the Turing Award, Academy Award, Nobel Prize, Benjamin Franklin Award, etc., you can directly enter the visa stage.
The Global Talent Visa provides eligible individuals with a three-year or five-year visa, during which they can freely travel to and from the UK. Granting permanent residency in the UK and enjoying the same rights to benefits and healthcare as British citizens.
2. Innovator immigration
Suitable for experienced businessmen seeking to establish business in the UK. This category can apply for permanent residency in the UK if the relevant conditions are met. Applicants typically require at least £ 50000 in funds to invest in their business. If the conditions are met, startups can convert to an innovator visa. You can become a permanent resident within 3 years.
No funding source requirement
Application conditions:
English requirements: IELTS 5.5 (B2) or an English degree
Business projects should be innovative, executable, and sustainable
The applicant must be the founder or one of the founders of the enterprise
3. UK start-up visa immigration
Suitable for startups and first-time entrepreneurs starting businesses in the UK. The applicant obtained permission through institutions that support innovation. This category of visa can be approved for two years and cannot be directly applied for settlement in the UK, but applicants can apply for permanent residency after transitioning to the innovative category mentioned above.
4. Technical talent work visa immigration
This visa allows people from outside Europe to stay and work in the UK as workers. The key is to find an employer who can guarantee you and meet certain English proficiency, technical level, and financial level. The latest work visa requirements in the UK require applicants to score no less than 70 points, of which 50 points are mandatory requirements, and the remaining 20 points can be flexibly scored. Mainly, the applicant's educational background, industry, and work experience are included in the points.
Since 2020, the newly implemented "skilled work visa" has adopted a "point system" format, replacing the previous "regular work visa". The new job visa requires low funding requirements, meeting the requirements of being hired, having skills, and being able to speak English. After these three mandatory requirements, you can obtain a visa, greatly reducing the threshold! You can apply for permanent residency in 5 years.
5. Investment immigration to the UK
It is for interested investors to bring a large amount of investment into the UK to stimulate the economy.
Advantages:
It only takes 3-4 months to obtain the first residence visa, and the fast track takes about 5 working days to obtain approval
No quota restrictions, no scheduling, and high pass rate
The requirements are simple, with no requirements for education, language, or management experience
Loose funding sources, no need to provide complex documentation to prove
Applicants and spouses are free to work and do business in the UK
Free medical care for the whole family, and public education for children
Investment requirements:
Invest 2 million yuan, and the whole family will obtain permanent residency in 5 years
Invest 5 million yuan, and after 3 years, the whole family will obtain permanent residence (fast track)
Invest 10 million yuan, and after 2 years, the whole family will obtain permanent residence (fast track)
6. Overseas Chief Representative Visa
The UK Chief Representative Visa is issued by a company outside the UK, which dispatches one senior executive to the UK to establish a representative office or wholly-owned subsidiary, and applies for a visa from the UK Immigration Office for this reason. The Immigration Office approves the visa issued to the applicant. After holding a visa for 5 years, one can apply for permanent residency in the UK by meeting the corresponding conditions.
Simple requirements: A lower language requirement (IELTS score of 3) is sufficient. No proof of funds required, family immigration: can bring spouse and children, invest and work at the same time, immigrate alone, benefit the whole family
7. Graduate Work Visa
This visa is open to international students who come to the UK with a valid visa to study and obtain a bachelor's degree or above. Graduates holding this visa can work or seek employment in the UK for two years, without being limited by their skill level or industry field. You can apply for permanent residency by finding a job and working for 5 years.
