Navigating the complex of a visa can be daunting, especially when money, time, and your future are on the line. A lot of pressure revolves around this application, and for others, it can be more difficult such as if there is a communication issue, a language barrier, and so forth. It makes things a lot more heightened and puts a lot of stress on the individual. We have decided to create a breakdown of common visa categories and key considerations with each.
Work Visas and Permits
The skilled worker visa is a popular notion among professionals and is arguably one of the smoothest processes, as in order to be eligible, you need a job offer from an employer within that country with a valid sponsorship license. This visa allows you to stay for up to five years and can lead to indefinite leave to remain.
Another type of work visa you can apply for is a Goble Business Mobility Visa, which is an eligible type of visa for those who are transferring business from one country to another but the role is within the same company. It is important to note that this visa requires employer sponsorship and supports short-term business activities.
The Graduate Visa is tailored for international students who wish to remain in the country they have just graduated from; this has a timeline of up to two years after graduation and they don’t need a job before they apply for this visa. If all things go well, they can apply for an extension or a work visa and then potentially an indefinite leave to remain.
Study Visas for Education
A lot of universities around the world welcome international students and once you have been offered a place, you have the means to apply for a student visa. Again, this is a smooth process if you have been offered a place by an accredited institution. While an offer isn’t enough to get your visa accepted, you also need to prove proficiency in the country’s languages and the ability to support yourself financially, as international students wouldn’t be able to work.
For children who are aged between 4 and 17, their parents can apply for a child student visa if they wish to send their children to an established school overseas. This visa primarily requires proof of acceptance to the school and sufficient funds to cover any fees and cost of living. This would usually be suitable for those sending their children to private schools or to school and living with a family member.
Family Visas For Partners and Relatives
Family visas provide opportunities for family members to join the rest of the loved ones who may live overseas. A spouse visa UK for example, would come into effect if you aren’t from the same country as your partner but you both want to live there. I would recommend you get in touch with specialised spouse visa solicitors. Those who are currently unmarried are allowed to stay up to 30 months, with room to extend if accepted.
Depending on whether they meet the criteria, such as under-18-year-old children, and family members who are now dependent are eligible for a family visa. These visas aim to reunite families and prevent families from being torn apart.
Visa For Long-Term Residence
If you are seeking to live permanently in a new country, there are several visa routes to consider. These options include indefinite leave to remain as mentioned above and other various settlement pathways that you could follow, such as marrying your spouse who is from there and so forth.
Indefinite Leave to Remain
This visa essentially allows you to stay within the country until you no longer want to do so; therefore, you aren’t met with time constraints or any restrictions and are able to live your life freely. To qualify for this visa type, you will have to have been in the country for at least 5 years and this is likely through family visas or skilled worker visas. The longer you have been in the country, the more likely you will be accepted for indefinite leave to remain (ILR).
It’s important to note that you must not have spent more than 180 days outside the country (this might differ from country to country) in any 12 month period to qualify for ILR. Your knowledge of the country will come in extremely handy to pass the country’s test. A thorough background check, in-depth application, and so forth to ensure that you are a good character and they would be happy for you to stay.
Final Thoughts
There are multiple ways for you to enter a country, extend, and settle within a new country while getting help from immigration solicitors or advisors who can help you through the process, but just note these come with fees.