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.
The highly skilled migrant programme was designed to encourage professionals to enter the UK work market or set up a business.
The highly skilled migrant programme is no longer available to new applicants. The HSMP, as the highly skilled migrant program was commonly referred to as, has been replaced by the UK Tier 1 visa.
This new form of high skilled migrant program is now legislated for under a points based system and highly skilled individuals will need to apply under the new Tier 1 category.
There are a number of similarities between the old highly skilled migrant program (HSMP) and the New UK Tier 1 visa:
You do not need to have a job offer from a specific employer
It is aimed at facilitating the inflow of highly skilled professionals to the UK
It is based around much the same criteria – education, age, experience, earnings and English language ability
