The United Kingdom Border Agency controls immigration and protects the UK Border. The United Kingdom immigration also considers applications for permission to stay or enter on an asylum or citizenship basis in the UK.  

United Kingdom Immigration Policy

The United Kingdom immigration policy in the twentieth century allowed the propagation of the citizenship statuses, the removal of certain rights and the delays concerning rights to entry.

At present, UK has a progressive reform program to respect the Schengen agreement within the Amsterdam Treaty of Europe . The Border Security Agency of the United Kingdom is more focused on extending the process of the immigration visa not only for business, but also for aliens who enter the United Kingdom intending to reside in the country.

Types of Visas

Tier 1 Skilled Migration Visa

All skilled workers in the United Kingdom and abroad can apply for the Tier 1 Skilled Migration Visa. Skilled workers already in the United Kingdom who want to extend their stay can apply for a Tier 1 visa. Qualified for this Tier 1 visa are students, workers and businessmen or businesswomen already in the United Kingdom.

UK Business Visa

Economic immigration is the main component of the United Kingdom economy.  It allows skilled immigrants of desirable talents or skill and those wanting to join the domestic workforce in the UK. The Highly Skilled Immigrant Program is a point-based visa specifically designed to attract gifted individuals. This is done to establish their nature of business while in the United Kingdom. Business-based UK visa takes a variety of forms, and the Global visa may help people to get United Kingdom entry clearance and apply for business visa through several routes. The entrepreneur visa allows experienced businessmen or businesswomen to establish businesses, work and live in the UK.

Family Visa

A successful applicant for United Kingdom immigration can usually bring dependent children, partners and spouses with them in the United Kingdom. The family member will enjoy the same benefits as the main applicants in terms of study and work rights in the United Kingdom.

Working Holiday Visa

Under the Working Holidaymakers Visa, the young commonwealth citizens may explore the United Kingdom and earn money while they travel. The United Kingdom Holiday Visa is for citizens who want an extended holiday in the United Kingdom with various forms of work to accommodate their holiday expenses. The requirements for a Working Holiday Visa are listed below:

• The applicant should be between 17 to 30 years old with no dependent children aged 5 years old.
• The applicant should be single or in a relationship with someone also eligible for a working holiday visa.
• The applicants should have enough funds to support themselves with no access to public funds.
• The applicant should have previously acquired a working visa.

Student Visa

If the applicant is offered a full time place in a United Kingdom educational institution, the applicant may be eligible to enter the United Kingdom on a Student visa. Individuals should have a secured place in a United Kingdom-based institution for full time study, and they should be able to support themselves with no access to public funds.  They should also be able to pay for their maintenance, course and all accommodations. A student can work for a minimum of 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week during holidays.

Au Pair Visa

The Au Pair Visa application must be made outside the UK territory. All Association Agreement and EU nationals are qualified to take part in an Au pair system. The Au pair visa may be granted for two years to those wanting to assist with housework and care for the children. The Au pair should receive pocket funds and lodging. An unmarried person without a dependant child between the ages 17 to 27 and from a country that has an agreement with the United Kingdom can acquire this type of visa.

Marriage Visa

Spouses of United Kingdom citizens or a permanent resident can come to the United Kingdom under the marriage visa and can be employed as soon as a visa is granted. The requirements for this visa are listed below:

• Spouses who have been together for four years are granted marriage visa for a probationary period of two years.
• Spouses who have been together for four years or more outside UK territory can be granted leave to stay in the UK without the need of living in the country for two years.
• Spouses must live together permanently.
• The spouses seeking to enter the United Kingdom on the basis of marrying a UK national must apply for the entry clearance before coming to the United Kingdom.
• If the spouses have visas valid for 6 months or less in the United Kingdom, they cannot change status.
  

Immigration Rules

The United Kingdom immigration has a point-based system for the skilled immigrants. All immigrants need to complete certain point-based requirements according to qualifications and salary. Global visa and visa authorities will help skilled workers wanting to enter and work in the UK.

Immigration Permits

UK Work Permit

A United Kingdom work permit provides the right to work and live in the UK once offered work by a UK-based employer. The United Kingdom work permit will be issued for any employment period lasting between one and sixty months. Applicants who are under the United Kingdom work permit can acquire new work permits if they change work while they remain in the United Kingdom.

Immigration Points

Applicants who want to enter the UK will require a sufficient number of points to get an entry clearance or extension in their leave that will allow them to remain in the UK. Points can be awarded for different criteria specific to each individual. The points can be awarded for criteria that the individuals are likely to comply with the immigration requirements. In Tier one and two, points can be awarded for criteria like prospective salary or previous salary, age and qualification.