For applicants over 17 years of age who have have a grandparent born in the UK or Republic Of Ireland (prior to 31st March 1992). Applicants need to be able to demonstrate they are able to and intend to work in the UK.
Partner Visas
The UK offers 4 types of partner visa; married, un-married, same sex and fiancée. Partner visas allow you to work and can lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Tier 1 Visa
Previously known as the highly skilled migrant visa. The Tier 1 Visa can be granted to individuals without the need for a job offer.
Tier 2 Visa
Tier 2 Visas are aimed at allowing the UK to accept migrant applications for work visas that will help to fill shortages in the UK labour market. A confirmed job offer is required.
Youth Mobility
Previously known as a working holiday visas. The Youth Mobility Scheme is only available to those who have citizenship of a country with a reciprocal agreement in place.
Tourist Visa
For those thinking of going to the UK on holiday or on a business trip, certain nationalities require tourist visa to be obtained prior to entry into the UK.
UK fiancé / fiancée visa’s can be applied for by the partners of UK citizens or permanent resident holders. The UK fiancé / fiancée visa is granted subject to the couple getting married within a six month period of time of entering the UK, in exceptional circumstances this can be extended for a further 6 months.
The UK fiancé / fiancée visa is issued solely for the purpose of travel to the UK to get married. Only after the marriage can an application be made granting permission to stay for a further 2 years. After this two year period an application may be made for indefinite leave to remain.
Successful applicants for a UK fiancé / fiancée visa cannot work under this permit. However after the marriage if an application for two year stay is granted then the fiancé / fiancée is able to take up work.
Applicants must intend to live with there UK fiancé / fiancée after the marriage has taken place. Furthermore adequate and available housing needs to be available without the need of financial support from public funds.
The sponsor of the UK fiancé / fiancée visa (the UK citizen or permanent resident) needs to demonstrate that they can support their foreign partner without recourse on public funds, or their fiancé / fiancée working.
The Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service. The Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.
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