Moving to another country is a process that requires a lot of money and energy. That is why it is so important to know all the intricacies of preparing and collecting documents. Immigration to Great Britain is considered one of the most energy-consuming of them, despite the country’s simple and consistent immigration legislation.
Migration policy of Great Britain
Political and economic stability, as well as a developed system of social guarantees of the country make it attractive for foreigners. Immigration to Great Britain 2022 begins with the submission of an applicant’s application for a residence permit. To receive a positive answer, non-residents must meet the general requirements:
- No immigration violations.
- Compliance with the “permanent residence” requirements established for their visa category. Usually, such requirements include a 5-year period of residence in the country.
- The level of language proficiency is not lower than B1 on the CEFR scale. This requirement does not apply to citizens of English-speaking countries, as well as applicants who received an academic degree in English.
- Foreigners aged 18 to 64 must pass the Life in the UK test on knowledge of the country’s history and laws.
The processing time for a residence permit application in Great Britain is usually 6 months.
Methods of emigration to Great Britain
In order to enter the territory of the country legally, a foreigner must obtain a visa. Its type depends on the period of time and for what purpose you are going to Great Britain. During this period, you should decide what you need: a short-term visit or immigration to Great Britain from Ukraine.
Ukrainians who plan to stay in the country for a long time, open the following visas:
- Working It is currently considered the best way to get UK permanent residence for workers from all over the world. Such a document makes it possible to obtain a residence permit after 5 years of stay in the country. For this, the company must make the applicant an invitation to work and submit an application for a sponsorship certificate. In addition, the employer pays the immigration fee, and the employee himself applies for a work visa online, pays the visa fee and makes a reservation for visiting the visa center. The validity period of such a visa does not exceed 5 years.
- Student’s Ukrainians who dream of studying at local universities can immigrate to Great Britain if they apply for a student visa. Applicants must be over 16 years of age, have a good command of English, have received a place on a training course from a licensed sponsor, have parental permission and be able to support themselves in the country. Holders of a student visa can not only study, but also work for up to 20 hours while studying. At the same time, they are prohibited from receiving pensions and state assistance, from working in certain jobs, and from studying in educational institutions with state funding.
- Family Such a visa to Great Britain allows you to work or study in the country without restrictions. If you are issued a fiance visa, your stay is limited to 6 months. This should be enough to register the marriage, after which another visa can be issued. Moving to Great Britain and issuing a family visa is not possible if a family member is in the country temporarily, on a student or work visa, or you yourself have a visitor visa. After 5 years of residence, one of the persons entered in the family visa can receive a residence permit. At the same time, it is important to submit correctly prepared financial documents about the amount of income in your family. If its amount meets the migration rules, the decision regarding you will most likely be positive.
- Business. Many entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities to move to Great Britain. Especially for those who would like to contribute to the country’s economy, there are Start-up and Innovator visas. The first is created for those who plan to start a business. For this, the candidate must have an interesting idea that will allow him to start his business. The level of English must be at least B2, and the amount of £1,270 must be kept in the bank account for a minimum of 28 days. The innovation visa is intended for businessmen who are creating their own innovation business or are ready to manage a finished business in the country. Start-up capital for starting a business must be at least 50,000 pounds, and the language level must reach the B2 level.
- Shelter The “Home for Ukrainians” program allows asylum seekers fleeing the war to take advantage of the chance to move to the country. Immigration to Great Britain for refugees from Ukraine allows everyone to get housing and shelter, regardless of age and the presence of relatives in Great Britain. People entering the country under this program can live and work in the UK for 3 years and have access to employment, education and healthcare programmes. Refugees can live in sponsored housing for 6 months, in addition, local residents hosting one or more Ukrainian families can be offered compensation in the amount of £350 per month for a year.
From time to time emigration from Ukraine to Great Britain is associated with certain difficulties, which a simple citizen cannot get rid of. It is precisely in order to increase your chances of departure that we advise you to contact a migration lawyer.
