For people interested in migrating to the United Kingdom there are a few steps to follow before you apply. If you are planning to study or work in business you should apply for entry clearance in advance, as it is important to know that you can start on a designated date.
If you are a refugee seeking asylum, you will be safe in the UK as the law protects you, and you will ultimately have a better life in your new country.
Steps to Follow Before Applying to Emigrate to the UK
There are many reasons to migrate to the UK whether, for work or permanent relocation, it is important to familiarize yourself with the options.
If the options for you appear complicated retain the services of an immigration expert to navigate you through the system.
Once you have determined the right visa, make your application, after first consulting the UK section on settlement. this shows the information required to finalize the form and submit it.
If you are from a non-English speaking background, you need to know that English is spoken in the UK, and if you are not proficient in the language it may be hard to get work. So if your English is not good, enroll in English classes.
When you apply to stay in the UK after 6 months you will receive a Biometric Residence Permit, that states the conditions of your visa.
If you already have a job to go to in the UK, it makes life a lot easier, so if you are talented in your area of work, you may well have a job to go to on arrival. There are different tiers of work visas available in the UK, depending on your skill level and area of work.
The UK has a large number of migrants wanting to settle there, and most people get jobs as soon as they arrive in the country.
If your parents or parent was born in the UK and emigrated to another country, you are eligible to stay in the UK and work.
How Immigration Impacts the United Kingdom
- People looking for a better life are willing to work hard and may have a skilled worker visa.
- In family reunion schemes, people immigrate to join family members who are already settled in the UK
- People emigrate to study at centers of excellence or to take up scholarships
- Emigration often takes place for tourism reasons, to experience a different culture for a few years
- Refugees who need protection and a fresh start arrive in the UK.
- Specialized workers, tier 1 visa, who may be sharing their expertise with another company for a few years come to the UK.
The Points-Based Immigration System in the UK
- Tier1 Wealthy businessmen/women who want to invest a few million in the UK.
- Tier 2 Skilled migrants wanting to emigrate, nurses and teachers.
- Tier 3 Laborers and low-skilled workers are assigned a Tier 3 visa by the UK.
- Student Visa for those who have already registered with an educational facility to study
- Temporary work visas for sporting people, creative actors, and artists
- Youth mobility visa, for young people on holidays that can do hospitality and bar work on a seasonal basis.
The different immigration categories all attract different visa types. To apply to emigrate to the Uk, here are the steps.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- Have two photos similar to passport photos
- Apply to the UK to settle, and prove that you have somewhere to stay or enough money to provide for yourself
- Or apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person
- Have a valid passport
- Have a plan for work or travel while there.
- Have been tested for Tuberculosis
- Have applied for a Biometric residence permit.
Extra Requirements
- If you are not proficient in English, you may not be accepted to work
- If you don’t have any money, you need to show proof of salary to support yourself or show a copy of your savings account funds.
- A valid passport with a history of recent travel
- If you work in Schools or Health you need a CRC ( criminal record check, and working with children check)
- If you are a refugee you will be accepted anyway, and assisted in making a new life.
When Planning Emigration to the UK
Living in the UK is quite expensive, and since the UK left the European Union it seems to have become more expensive. Once people left the UK to emigrate to other countries, but now people want to live in the United Kingdom for a better life. If you are moving from New Zealand or Australia as a skilled worker, be careful to plan your budget well before traveling. Also, enquire about the type and amount of tax you will need to pay. Access an online cost of living comparison and work out the expenses. If you already have a job to go to, then all you have to do is to find somewhere to live when you get to the UK. If you are looking for work once there and you find a job your employer will need to apply for a work permit on your behalf.
It is important to become familiar with health care in the UK. Emergency medicare facilities are free. People from Australia usually have a reciprocal right to the NHS.
If you are using public transport the UK has an excellent rail system, and all public transport seems well managed.
Conclusion
The world appears to be less stable than it was, and many are searching for a better life. People arrive from Ukraine and other countries looking for a life in a new country. Immigration is excellent for the UK, as it leads ultimately to a higher skilled workforce and greater productivity.
If you are planning entry to the UK to work or study, you must apply for clearance in advance. Even if you have lived in the UK for five years on a working visa it is still possible to apply for permanent residency, as long as you demonstrate fluency in the language.