In the United Kingdom, for a company to be able to hire an employee from overseas, it must be a licensed sponsor, and to become such a sponsor, there are some basic requisites the company has to meet:

1.The company has to be a legitimate organization, for instance, a corporation or limited-liability partnership, or a sole trader.

2.The company has to be operating legally in the United Kingdom.

3.It must be clear and confirmed that the organization and its key staff are not a threat to the United Kingdom’s immigration control.  In other words, the company should not have a history of immigration abuse.

4.The organization has to propose at least three staff members that will execute the jobs related to immigration within the company.  Their roles will be: Authorizing Officer, Key Contact, and Level 1 User.

5.The company has to be able to meet its responsibilities as a sponsor.  To confirm this, the organization has to prove it has effective HR systems.

6.The organization has to submit all the documentation requested to the Home Office.

7.The company has to meet any other requisites pertinent to the specific tier under which their potential employee(s) will be working.

Even though an organization complies with all the above, receives its sponsorship license, and is included on the sponsor’s register, this does not mean that every employee it chooses will be granted permission to enter and remain in the United Kingdom.

Just as the company, the potential employees have to meet several requisites to get their visa and entry authorization, and they have to remain in compliance with the conditions of their stay.

Any employer wanting to hire workers through the ‘Tier 2 Work Permit’ programme has to have the Employer Sponsorship License.

For more information, download the Employer Sponsorship License Information File and contact experienced UK immigration lawyers for guidance.

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The European Union Association Agreement is a visa specifically created for citizens of Bulgaria and Romania who aspire to go to the United Kingdom to start a new business and work on running that business.

The requisites to be granted a European Union Association Agreement are:

-The candidates may start any kind of business that suits them, however, they have to work full-time in the management of that business.  They are not allowed to get another job.

-The candidates have to have enough money to look after themselves until the business turns profitable.

-The candidates have to have a realistic business plan in place.

-The candidates do not have to employ extra personnel.

-The candidates can trade as a limited company, as an individual, or in partnership with others.

The conditions of the European Union Association Agreement are:

-To begin with, an accepted candidate normally gets a visa for 2 years.

-Later, he or she can get an extension of 3 years for as long as the business is in operation along the lines of the original plan, if he or she has not had to access public funds, and if the business remains viable.  If these stipulations are not met, the candidate may not be granted a visa extension.

-After 5 years, the candidates may apply for the ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ or ‘Permanent Residency’.

-Dependent children and partners can join the candidates on this visa and are allowed to study and work in the United Kingdom.

Any citizen of Romania or Bulgaria who does not qualify for this type of visa will have to ask for permission to work in the United Kingdom through a ‘Work Permi’.

If you want to confirm that you qualify for a European Union Association Agreement, visit this link: UK Visa Assessment and contact a professional UK immigration lawyer to guide you through the process.

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If you’ve been considering a move to the UK, one of the first concerns you may have is where to get accurate and helpful information about the process.  Finding a good UK immigration lawyer is often the first resource that many people seek out, but there are numerous other organizations that can offer help and advice during the initial information gathering stage.   Listed here are a few of those organizations and what they can do to help.

Immigration Advisory Service

The Immigration Advisory Service or IAS is an organization that operates independent of the government and offers free immigration advice to those who are eligible.  They also offer fee structured help as well.  They can answer questions about visa, immigration processes and procedures.  Help is available in several languages and all services are confidential.

Refugee and Migrant Justice

This organization offers advice and help to refugees to the UK and those seeking asylum in the UK.    They have several offices throughout England and offer advice giving sessions both by appointment and through drop in sessions.  They also help direct people to the correct offices for assistance with other matters such as housing, education and financial assistance.

UK Council for International Student Affairs

This is a most valuable resource for international students hoping to study in the UK.  They supply current and accurate information on student visa applications and procedures, fees, housing, and regulations regarding your requirements to be able to work in the UK while you study there.

UK Border Agency

Operating under the Home office, the UK border agency was formed to increase border security and be a welcoming first contact to legitimate travellers and workers.  On their website you can find a wealth of resources concerning working, living, visiting and studying in the UK.

Immigration Law Practitioners Association

This group is made up of lawyers who specialize in immigration law.  Their main objective is to connect people who are seeking immigration advice with a qualified immigration lawyer who can help them.   While the ILPA office itself does not offer advice, it does provide a directory of members who are available.

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

The OISC is an organization that monitors the quality and accuracy of advice that is given to those seeking to immigrate to the UK.  They regulate advisors and ensure that they are competent and qualified and act continuously in the best interest of the customer.  They are also responsible for handling complaints that may be made against certain immigration advisors.  Their website includes an interactive advisor locator service so you can locate a certified advisor in your area.

Immigrating into the UK can be a challenge and it is important to be sure that you are getting the most accurate and up to date information possible in order to make the process run smoothly.

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If you are American, live in one of the states mentioned above, and plan to travel to the UK, apply for your visa within the three months prior to travelling, because the UK Border Agency can only post-date visas by a maximum of three months from the decision date on its visa application.  You should know, however, that there are visas that cannot be post-dated.

You must apply for your UK visa online, and can enter the country anytime after your visa’s issue date, not before, hence, it is recommended that you wait until your visa is approved and delivered to confirm your travel plans to the UK.

The processing time for your visa starts to count once the personnel at the UK Border Agency is in possession of the application, and it varies according to the type of visa you are applying for.

The UK Border Agency recommends that you buy a non-refundable and non-flexible ticket only if you already have a visa to travel to the UK, because it will not assume responsibility for any financial losses, and it does not rush any visa-processing times just because you have already chosen a travel date.

This chart shows the average processing times of UK visa applications received in New York during February 2010, however, these times are not guaranteed.  Every visa application is considered individually, because every person’s situation is unique, thus, processing times may vary.

Processing times are shown in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.  These are calculated from the day the visa application centre in New York received your visa application form.

The biometric enrolment must be done at a Department of Homeland Security Application Support Centre in the US at the person’s convenience before the documents are delivered.

Contact an experienced immigration lawyer in the UK if you need more information or assistance.

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A recent survey performed by the executive and business support recruiter Crone Corkill confirmed that almost fifty percent of the multilingual jobseekers in the UK market think that knowing several languages only works for translation or interpreter careers.

They asked visitors to their stand at the Language Show Career Fair what role first came to mind when they considered jobs that involved languages, and forty five percent of the people interviewed answered ‘translator’ or ‘interpreter’.  Others talked about teaching, tourism, and customer service.

Helen Hook, from Crone Corkill, explained that the Language Show offered a wonderful opportunity for them to meet very talented linguists and to open their eyes to the amazing career opportunities available for someone who speaks several languages.

Hook stated that they met people who spoke many different languages, from French to Latvian to Yoruba.  However, she was shocked to see how many of them still mechanically think only of translation when considering jobs related to languages.

She affirmed that whether it is a secretary, receptionist, or team assistant, many companies are always looking, and in great need of, candidates who, besides having the right skills and experience to perform the job efficiently, are also able to communicate clearly and effectively with people from all over the world.

The languages that are hunted for the most are French and German, especially in the banking, finance, energy, and media industries.  Nevertheless, there is an increase in the demand for Eastern European and Nordic languages, and for Japanese and Mandarin too, as these markets expand throughout the world.

If you are a multilingual immigrant in the UK, open your mind and expand your horizons.  Ask for the help of your UK immigration lawyer or from a recruiting agency to find new job opportunities where you can use the languages you master.

It may very well be that a brilliant future is awaiting you through the communication skills you thought you’d never use.

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If you are American, live in one of the states mentioned above, and plan to travel to the UK, request your visa within the three months prior to travelling, because the UK Border Agency can only post-date visas by a maximum of three months from the decision date on its visa application.  You should know, however, that there are visas that cannot be post-dated.

You must apply for your UK visa online, and can set foot in the country anytime after your visa’s issue date, not before, hence, be cautious and wait until your visa is approved and delivered to confirm your travel plans to the UK.

The processing time for your visa begins to count once the personnel at the UK Border Agency is in possession of the application, and it varies according to the type of visa you are applying for.

The UK Border Agency recommends that you not buy a non-refundable and non-flexible ticket if you are travelling to the UK and you don’t have a visa yet; it will not assume responsibility for any financial losses or expenses incurred, and it does not rush any visa-processing times just because you have already chosen a travel date.

You may read the following chart that shows the average processing times of UK visa applications received in Chicago during January 2010; however, these times are shown for purely illustrative purposes and not guaranteed at all.  Every visa application is considered individually as every person’s situation is unique, thus, processing times may vary.

Processing times are shown in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.  These are calculated from the day the visa application centre in Chicago received your visa application form.

The biometric enrolment must be taken care of at a Department of Homeland Security Application Support Centre in the US at the person’s convenience before the documents are delivered.

Contact UK immigration lawyers if you need further assistance or more information.

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If you are American, live in one of the states mentioned above, and plan to travel to the UK, you can request your visa within the three months prior to your trip’s date, because the UK Border Agency can only post-date visas by a maximum of three months from the decision date on its visa application.  Nevertheless you should know that there are visas that cannot be post-dated.

You have to apply for your visa online, and can enter the UK anytime after your visa’s issue date, never before, thus, be patient and wait until your visa is approved and in your hand to confirm your travel plans to the UK.

The processing time for your visa begins to count once the personnel at the UK Border Agency is in possession of the application, and it varies according to the type of visa you are applying for.

The UK Border Agency recommends that you buy a refundable and flexible ticket if you are travelling to the UK but don’t have a visa yet, since it will not assume responsibility for any money loss, and it doesn’t accelerate any visa-processing times just because you must travel on a specific date.

Next is a chart showing the average processing times of UK visa applications received in Los Angeles, California during January 2010, however, these times are not guaranteed.  All visa applications are considered individually because every person’s situation is unique, thus, processing times may vary.

Processing times are shown in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays, and they are calculated from the day the visa application centre in Los Angeles received your visa application form.

The biometric enrolment should be done at a Department of Homeland Security Application Support Centre in the US at the person’s convenience before the documents are delivered.
Contact a UK immigration lawyer for more information and further assistance.

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If you are Filipino and plan to travel to the UK, you can apply for a visa in Manila within the three months prior to travelling, because the UK Border Agency can only post-date visas by a maximum of three months from the decision date on its visa application.  However, there are visas that cannot be post-dated.

You can arrive in the UK anytime after your visa’s issue date, never before, hence, be careful not to confirm your travel plans to the country until you have your visa approved and delivered.

The processing time for your visa begins to count once the staff at the UK Border Agency has received your application, and it varies according to the type of visa you are applying for.

The UK Border Agency advises you to wait until your visa is approved and issued to buy a non-refundable and non-flexible ticket to the UK.

The Agency will not assume responsibility for any financial loss, and it doesn’t expedite visa-processing times just because you have decided to travel on a certain date.

It is important that you check the announcements the UK Border Agency publishes on the local website run by its commercial partner in Manila, Philippines.

Following is a chart that shows the average processing times of UK visa applications received in Manila during January 2010; however, these times are not guaranteed.  Visa applications are evaluated individually, and every person’s circumstances are unique, thus, the processing time may vary accordingly.

Processing times are given in working days, not including weekends and public holidays, and they are calculated from the day the visa application centre received your biometric data, visa application form, and supporting documents.

For more information or guidance, contact your immigration lawyer in the UK right away.

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The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the entrepreneurs from other EU markets.

There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an entrepreneur in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Entrepreneur Visa
This visa works for individuals who want to come to the UK to start a business and work running that business.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Entrepreneur- Visa are:

-    The person must have no less than £200,000 to start the business.

-    The entrepreneur can start any kind of business; however, he or she must work full-time on it.

-    The entrepreneur has to offer full-time employment to two EEA nationals.

-    The entrepreneur has to take a share of the business’ liabilities.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds to look after himself or herself until the business becomes profitable.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a controlling interest in the business.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a credible and feasible business plan.

-    The entrepreneur has to meet the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1Entrepreneur Visa are:

-    The visa is initially given for two years.

-    The entrepreneur can ask for a 3-year extension if the business is still active, if the investment has been made, and if two people have been employed.

-    After five years, the entrepreneur can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the entrepreneur’s visa and are able to work and study in the UK.

If you have any questions or doubts about your visa application, or require further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact an immigration lawyer in the UK.

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The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the investors from other EU markets.
There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an investor in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Investor Visa
This visa covers people with enough wealth and eagerness to invest their money in UK interests; it is a passive investment modality.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-The investor must have no less than £1 million on hand.

-    The investor has to be willing to invest £750,000 in unit trusts or private companies; not bank accounts, property development, or offshore companies.

-    The investor should not be employed in any capacity other than managing his or her investment.

-    The investor has to be ready to spend no less than 50% of his or her time in the UK.

-    The investor can invest the other £250,000 in any way he or she wishes to.

-    The investor must comply with the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The investor has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-    The investor initially receives the visa for three years.

-    After these three years, the investor has to apply for an extension, which will be approved if any decrease in the value of the investment is due to market fluctuation only, if the money was transferred in the first three months after the investor arrived to the UK, and if the total investment amount is still £1 million.

-    The extension visa is granted for two years.

-    After five years, the investor can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the investor’s visa and are authorized to work and study in the UK.

Contact your UK immigration lawyer for more information on your specific case.

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