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Immigration FAQ |
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Immigration to the United Kingdom-Student
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1) Who can come to the United Kingdom to study?
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According to the Immigration Rules and Regulations, there is no age restriction
as to the age of the applicant. As long as the person meets the criteria of studying
in the United Kingdom, a student visa may be issued for the applicant and his/her
dependent(s).
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2) From which colleges or universities can a person receive admission/acceptance?
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According to the Immigration Rules and Regulations with regards to studying in the
United Kingdon, only colleges and universities which are registered with the United
Kingdom Border Agency are acceptable for visa purposes.
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3) How much is the applicant required to have to cover his/her studying costs?
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Tuition fees for colleges and universities, accommodation and living costs are different
from one institution and city to another.Duration of study and the lifestyle of
the applicant are the other determining factors for this.
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4) Can a student work while studying in the UK?
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Yes, most students start a part time job and do a couple of hours per week. It is
highly recommended that applicants in this category not be dependent on the money
earned from work and should be financially established. Sometimes, permission to
work should be obtained from the UK Border Agency.
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5) Can the dependents of the students enter the UK?
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Yes, According to the Immigration Rules and Regulations the spouse and the children
(under the age of 18) of the applicant may enter the United Kingdom and may live
here during the main applicants legal stay.
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6) Can a student ask for an extension of the visa or he/she is required to
leave the country?
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The student visa may be extended for the applicant and his/her dependents if he/she
meets the requirements for extension and is not in breach of the Immigration Rules.
Therefore the applicant and the dependents are not required to leave the United
Kingdom for the extension of their visas.
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7) Can students apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom?
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According to the Immigration Rules and Regulations students applying and studying
for postgraduate levels may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom
should they meet certain criteria. They may switch to other categories and apply
for a Variation of Leave. They may also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain if
they are in the Uk for a period of 10 years (legally).
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8) Can students apply for a scholarship from the United Kingdom?
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Yes, they may for instance apply for Chevening Scholarship which accepts applicants
worldwide every year. Normally applicant should be an undergraduate with an average
of at least 14 out of 20 with a good level of English.
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9) How can applicants manage to receive the student visa?
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Bridge Advisory Group may advise the clients of the best affordable routes to obtain
a student visa after fully considering the educational qualifications, the financial
status of the applicant and his/her immigration history. Our success rate is one
good indicative of our expertise and professionalism.
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Immigration to the United Kingdom via HSMP
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1) Does the applicant need to have the original documents at the time of applying?
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Yes. Only the originals are accepted. Your application will be refused if you submit
the copies. In cases when you are awaiting the graduation, a certificate on the
university letterhead will be acceptable.
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2) Do the dependents have to apply at the same time with the main applicant?
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It is highly recommended that they all apply at the same time to avoid any delay
or problem.
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3) What is the difference between HSMP and the Work Permit?
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The difference lies in the job offer. To apply under the HSMP programme, you are
not required to have a job offer.
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4) Do the dependents have to pay a separate fee for their applications?
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Yes, they do. The dependents have to pay the relevant visa fees at the time of applying.
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UK General Highly Skilled Migrants
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1) What is Highly Skilled Migrant?
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A highly skilled migrant is a person that possesses certain skills or experience
in a certain field. These skills including their attributes enables applicant to
earn a certain number of points. You can read our Highly Skilled Migrant Visa Guide
for complete detail. You can also calculate your points using our UK Highly Skilled
Migrant Points Calculator. If you are interested to apply for this Visa please fill
our UK Highly Skilled Migrant Assessment Form.
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2) How many points do I need to qualify for the HSM Visa?
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To qualify for General Higher Skilled Migrant Visa, the applicant must earn a minimum
of 75 points in the attributes such as qualifications, previous earnings, UK experience
and age. Applicant also must earn 10 points for English language ability and 10
points for maintenance and funds. Previous earnings are determined by the country
the applicant was employed in most recently. Countries are grouped in five different
bands. These bands determine how many points the applicant will receive for previous
earnings. For complete details about the points criteria visit our UK Higher Skilled
Migrant Visa Guide.
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3) Do I need a job offer before I can apply for HSM visa?
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No, the applicant does not need an offer of employment to apply for HSM visa. However,
if you have an offer of employment then the Home Office will process your applicant
as an urgent applicant.
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4) Can I apply for HSM visa if I am already in the UK?
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It depends on your current visa status. If you are on a student visa, you are eligible
to apply for HSM visa. If you are in the UK on a Working Holiday Maker visa you
cannot apply for HSM visa.
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5) Do I need to speak English?
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Yes, if English is not the first language of your country, you need to demonstrate
proficiency in English. The best way of demonstrating this is by passing the IELTS
at Band Level 6.5.
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6) Are there any other requirements?
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Yes, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to continue the career in the UK
and that the applicant can support himself/herself and the family. The applicant
must also demonstrate an intention to make UK the main home.
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7) If I am on HSM visa in the UK, Can my family members join me?
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The family can join the HSM visa holder in the UK. The family can remain in the
UK as long as the primary applicant is eligible to remain in the UK.
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