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What is a Work Visa?

If you want to come to the UK to work, to set up a business and pursue your career, to invest, or to live and work as an entrepreneur, then you may wish to consider a work visa. This can lead to settlement. See the settlement in the UK page.

A 'working visa' is a generic term and the correct type of visa depends on your age, English language ability, qualifications, previous and future salary, work experience and maintenance funds.
What types of Working Visa are There?
Click here for a list of the current visas available in the UK.
How Does it Work?
The main working visa categories are included under what is known as the "Points Based System". This will allow you and your family to live and work in the UK. We can assist you with applications whilst you hold status in another category should you wish to switch into a working category or extend your current visa under the same category or simply enter from abroad into such a category.
According to these requirements you can access different Work Visas depending on your personal circumstances.
Can I settle in the UK after Working in the UK?
After working continuously in the UK under a Tier 1 or Tier 2 visa, (or with specified variations of working visas) you may be eligible to apply for settlement in the UK after 5 years.
The Benefits of Securing a Working Visa:
  • You will enjoy the ability to live and work in the UK
  • You will be able to bring your family with you to the UK
  • You may be eligible to apply for settlement after 5 years of working continuously

* It is important to note that should an individual with "ILR" remain absent from the UK for 2 consecutive years, the ILR status is likely to lapse.

Benefits of Choosing UK Migration Lawyers
  • Same day visa services ensuring your passport is endorsed within 24 hours for certain working category applications
  • Success rate of over 90% in these types of applications
  • Fixed fees so you stay in control
  • Direct access to qualified solicitors - with in-depth experience
  • Specialist solicitors who can get the application right the first time
  • Succeeded in complex cases where others have failed
  • Helped scores of individuals & families switch or extend their status in such categories in the UK, many of whom go on to become settled.
  • Wealth of experience and knowledge as to the best way forward for you and your family.
  • Consultation with a specialist solicitor to assess your eligibility, avoid disappointment and wasted fees


Call now to speak to an immigration specialist on 0121 702 1407
Should you need an in depth consultation, consultations are charged at £250 for 30 minutes.

* as of 1st April 2011
** this is dependent on whether the same day service is available for a particular category by the home office.