Although we have been saying that "immigration is a big deal and actions should be taken as early as possible", "plans can never keep up with changes." Under the current policy, which of the eight major visas in the UK belong to immigration categories can be transferred to perman

2022 is an unusual year in the history of British immigration. Although we have been saying that "immigration is a big deal and actions should be taken as early as possible", "plans can never keep up with changes." And changes in immigration policies are often unexpected.

Just one quarter of this year, two blockbuster bombs were detonated in the British immigration circle.

On February 17, the investment immigration visa that had been running for 20 years was directly shut down, which really caught many investors off guard. On April 11, the UK's Chief Representative visa application was suspended. Global business mobile visas, high-potential talent visas, and growth-oriented enterprise visas are gradually being opened.

Under the current policy, which of the eight major visas in the UK belong to immigration category visas? If you meet certain conditions, you can transfer to permanent residence?

, Growth Enterprise Visa (Scale-up Visa)
• , High Potential Talent Visa (High Potential Individual Visa)

, Innovator Visa (New Innovator Visa)

, Global Talent Visa (Global Talent Visa)

6, Entrepreneurship Visa (Start-up Visa)

7, Graduate Visa (Graduate Visa)

8, Global Business Mobility Visa (Global Mobility Visa)

The following three visa types are all permanent residence-oriented visa types, and you can submit a permanent residence application after meeting the relevant requirements. ☞☞☞

Innovator Visa New Innovator Visa 4

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Innovative visa As the most convenient and popular visa type with permanent residence orientation, it is actually not as difficult as everyone imagines to apply; but the most important thing is how to convince the visa officer to be innovative in your business plan!

upgraded version of innovative visa, the British government will cancel the requirements for applicants to "hold at least 50,000 pounds of investment fund " and "no other side businesses during operation in the UK", making it easier for entrepreneurs to start a business in the UK.

holds an innovative visa for 3 years and actively invests in commercial projects that have obtained endorsement. From the date of entry, the cumulative departure of will not exceed 180 days for any 365 days. You can apply for permanent residence.

Application conditions:

- Main applicant 18 years old

- Immigration class IELTS 5.5 points

- No criminal record No tuberculosis

- Invest at least 50,000 pounds in commercial projects designated by the British government

- Obtain an endorsement letter from the government designated endorsement agency

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meet the residence requirements (the cumulative departure of any 365 days shall not exceed 180 days)

- Pass the Life in the UK Exam

- No criminal record

According to the amendment to the Immigration Law issued by the British government on March 15, when applying for permanent residence, if the Immigration Bureau determines that the applicant's corporate operations have not yet met the standard for permanent residence, the application will not be rejected, but the application category will be converted to renewal application. It's good news.

Work visa Skilled Worker Visa

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1 Personal:

- The main applicant is over 18 years old, and can bring his spouse and children under 18 years old;

- Language ability: CEFR B1 (IELTS 4 points for immigration class / PTE 43 points);

- No tuberculosis;

- Living deposit.

2 Job:

- Working for a British employer, the employer needs to be approved for employer guarantee qualifications issued by the Immigration Bureau;

- Obtained the COS number issued by the Immigration Bureau for the applicant's job position, and the job must not exceed the Immigration Bureau's occupation list range;

- The salary meets the minimum requirements of the Immigration Bureau, choose one of three (all can be satisfied and choose the highest):

annual salary is 25,600 pounds/hourly salary is 10.10 pounds/meet the salary corresponding to the Immigration Bureau's occupational code.

3 Green card conditions:

- Leave the UK for no more than 180 days every 12 months within 5 years;

- Work is consistent with the employer and COS;

- Employer is willing to continue hiring;

- Salary meets the conditions of the Immigration Bureau (refer to the work requirements in the application conditions).

Global Talent Visa Globe Talent Visa

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Global Talent Visa was launched by the British government in February 2020 and used to replace the UK Outstanding Talent Visa (T1 Exceptional Talent), attracting scientific, scientific research and innovative high-end talents to immigrate to the UK.