Immigration Law

Immigration Law regulates how people from countries outside the UK may come to the UK, how long they may stay and what they are allowed to do when they are here. It also includes such matters as whether they can work, whether relatives can come to the UK to join them after wards, and whether they can use the National Health Service or claim benefits.

It is complex and overlaps with nationality law. The procedure can be tortuous, and in all but the simplest of cases, it must be accepted that individual professional advice is needed. From this page we will provide guidance on the various types of visas and permits required for entry into the UK, and advise on choosing a specialist adviser to assist with an application.

Generally all applications for entry clearance for applicant’s resident outside of the UK must be made to the UK Consulate in the Country of residence. Those applicants already in the UK will apply in most cases to the UK Home Office.

· Overseas nationals coming to work in the UK will usually require a work permit

· Work Permits (UK) also run the Training and Work Experience Scheme which is designed to assist UK businesses with their international development and to help other countries, in particular developing countries, to increase the skills and experience of their workforces

· The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) is designed to help the UK win the "war for talent". Under the HSMP an individual with exceptional skills and talents can come to the UK to take up employment or set up in business free from much of the regulation affecting other immigration categories. Weighted in favour of applicants under 28 years of age, the scheme was radically amended on 31 October 2003.

· Business applications Subject to stringent conditions a person may seek leave to enter the UK to establish him or herself in business:

· The EC Association Agreements provide a mechanism for nationals of certain countries to set up in self-employment in EU Member States with rights and privileges akin to those of an EU national. In the UK, this means that an applicant under an Association Agreement does not have to meet the requirement to invest £200,000 under the Immigration Rules as would an applicant under the Businessmen rules.

· Commonwealth citizens aged between 17 and 30 inclusive can come to the UK on holiday for up to 2 years during which time they are permitted to take employment.

Students and prospective students who are visa nationals have to obtain entry clearance from a British overseas diplomatic post before traveling.

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