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- UK Tier 1 Visa - Visa for the UK - General Migrants Visa - Work Visa UK -
UK Visa - Tier 1 Visa - (General) Overview
The UK Tier 1 visa , under UK Visa regulations was formerly known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). The Tier 1 visa, as it is now known, was launched on the 1st of July 2008. This visa is still the visa of choice for those seeking immigration to the UK on a mid to long term basis and who are seeking professional employment. The below links provide more information on the UK Tier 1 visa. Who can apply for a Tier 1, UK Visa? What period is a Tier 1 UK visa issued for? Applying for a Tier 1, UK visa The Tier 1, UK visa points system Tier 1, UK visa how many points for qualifications? Tier 1, UK visa how many points for previous earnings? Tier 1, UK visa how many points for age? Tier 1, UK visa how many points for proficiency in the English language? The required funds in making an application for a Tier 1 UK visa Proving sufficient funds when making your application for a Tier 1, UK visa Professional assistance in making your Tier 1, UK Visa application UK Visa Tier 1 - Who can apply?For applicants seeking to immigrate to the UK, applying for a UK visa under the Tier 1 category allows you to work or establish a business without needing to have a job in the UK already arranged.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - Period visa issued forSuccessful applicants under the UK visa Tier 1 category will be granted a visa for three years with the option to extend for a further two before being granted permanent residence for the UK.Back to questions Applying for a UK Visa Tier 1The Tier 1 visa works on a points system with 95 points being required in order to qualify. For most applicants the qualifying criteria works off three main areas, these are; academic qualifications (bachelors degree minimum), age and previous earnings.In addition to this applicants will need to demonstrate that they have a suitable level of English language skills and that they have a reasonable amount of available savings to support themselves on arrival. Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - Points based systemApplicants for the Tier 1, UK visa need to score a minimum of 95 points to qualify. There are various categories that immigrants can score points in, these include:
Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - Qualifications scoreHolders of degrees would score points according to the below:
UK Visa Tier 1 - Previous earnings
Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - AgeThe younger you are, the more points you can score. You can score a maximum amount of 20 points if you are under 28 years of age. Points scored according to age are as follows:
UK Visa Tier 1 - ExperienceIf an applicant for the Tier 1, UK visa can demonstrate sufficient proof of previous earnings or qualifications in the UK 5 points are available.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - English Language ProficiencyApplicants for a UK visa under the Tier 1 category need to demonstrate adequate levels of English language skills. 10 points are awarded to your score by providing successful proof of this.Proof of this can take the following forms:
Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - Required available fundsIt is required that you score 10 points by providing you have funds available to support yourself for the first few months. The amount you need to show varies depending upon whether you are applying from within the UK or outside.
UK Visa Tier 1 - Porving sufficient required funds are availableWhen making the visa application, proof of having the required available funds can take the form of:
Back to questions UK Visa Tier 1 - Professional AssistanceThe Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UKs leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.For assistance and to find out more about how we can help you:
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