If a person possesses certain skills or experience in a certain field he is called as highly skilled migrant.

These skills includes the person’s attributes which enables him/her to earn a certain number of points.

The applicant should earn minimum of 75 points in the attributes such as Qualifications, Previous earnings, UK experience and Age to qualify is required for General Higher Skilled Migrant Visa. Previous earnings are determined by the country the applicant was employed in most recently and points will be determined based on the band in which that country is grouped.

Also, there is an additional requirement that the applicant must obtain 10 points for English language ability and 10 points for maintenance and funds, which are mandatory apart from other attributes as mentioned above.

No, it is not necessary that one should have an offer of job to apply for HSM visa. However, if the applicant has an offer of employment then the Home Office will give priority and process it as an urgent applicant.

It merely depends on your current visa status. If an applicant is on a student visa, then the applicant is eligible to apply for HSM visa. If the applicant is on a Working Holiday Maker visa then the applicant cannot apply for HSM visa.

Yes, English requirement is now mandatory to lodge an application to UK. If the applicant’s first language is not English, the applicant’s English proficiency has to be demonstrated by the way of passing the IELTS with the minimum level score of 6.5.

The applicant must show his ability to continue the career in the UK and demonstrate that the applicant can support himself/herself and the family. Also, the applicants must demonstrate their intention to make UK their home.

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. The family should meet the documents that is required before the visa is issued.

UK welcomes many individuals as investors like other countries. To meet the requirement the applicant must have the required funds. If the applicant can show the required funds then the process to get a visa to come to the UK. If an applicant has necessary funds then he needs to meet other supporting documents and proceed to get a visa to come to the UK.

The main requirements are followings:

• Applicants should have at least £1,000,000 of their own money, in a regulated financial institution in the UK OR
• Applicants should own personal assets for more than £2,000,000 in value, provided the funds are not subject to any liabilities and
• Applicants have money under their control held in a regulated financial institution and disposable in the UK.

If you are interested in the UK immigration under investor category please contact our office to guide you.

An applicant can apply for family visa which includes the spouse and children as the dependants.

You and your family members living with you in the UK are eligible to free health care provided by the National Health Service (NHS). Also your children can study in a private school in the UK as your dependants your children are entitled to the same free education as British children.

The initial visa will be valid for a period of 12 months. As an investor the applicant needs to transfer the funds to the UK within 3 months of arrival in the UK. At the end of your 12 months in the UK, the applicant needs to apply for the visa extension for further 3 years.

This application normally succeeds as long as:

• The funds are transferred to the UK within 3 months of arrival.
• Any reduction in the value of the investment in the UK is due to fluctuations in share price only.
• The total level of the investment still in excess of £1,000,000.

After completing 4 years stay in the UK one can apply for Indefinite leave to remain (Permanent Residence)

Permanent residence also known as indefinite leave to remain in UK, which is granted to those individuals who spend a certain length of time in the UK. Once this type of visa has been granted, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business an individual may do in the UK. Furthermore there are no time limits on the stay in the UK. To keep permanent residence valid an individual should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. An individual should consider the UK as home and should maintain ties to the UK.

If an individual continue to spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when the applicant will lose indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Therefore, it is beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship. An individual can apply for UK citizenship one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as the applicant meet the residence requirements.

An applicant must first choose the required programme and identify an Institute / University.The student should complete and send the application forms along with required documents for VISA after obtaining unconditional offer from the universities.

An applicant / Student can apply for his/her visa from the offices of the High Commission. Students need to prove that they have an unconditional offer on a full time course, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of studying and living in Britain and that they intend to return home on completion of their course.

We can assist you in this regard towards applying for a Student visa to UK.

A student requires 15 years of education for direct entry into postgraduate programme. International students studying at UK institutions are not required to obtain permission from the job centre to take spare time and vacation work.

In UK, most undergraduate degrees take only 3 years while postgraduate degrees take one year; you spend less time away from home and less money on course fees. Educational institutions are monitored and reviewed to ensure that courses offered are of high quality.

Qualification completed from the UK are some of the most recognized and respected worldwide.

There is a formal procedure towards obtaining your spouse’s visa, which is carried out at your nearest British Consulate. Before traveling you should get the appropriate visa, known as an entry clearance, under the immigration rules to sponsor the spouses.

It is important that the sponsor and the spouse should meet all the required criteria towards obtaining a visa for the spouse. It is also now become compulsory for a spouse to complete English test to determine the Language skill.

We can assist spouse visa for UK and help spouse and the sponsor to meet all the requirements so that the applicant reaches UK destination in time provided all documents are in order.

Under the 'Training and Work Experience Scheme', an employer can apply for permits for an applicant to be employed in a particular post. It may also be possible to stay on in the UK under the ‘Innovators Scheme’. It is possible for an applicant to stay on in the UK for practical training or work experience provided he has the required validity in his passport.

Some changes have been introduced that have made it easier for students to stay on in the UK to work. Subject to meeting the relevant criteria, students who have successfully completed a recognized degree course may be able to switch to work permit employment in the UK after completing their studies.

When relocating to the United Kingdom, the first question that comes to mind is - Where do I live? Bilimoria & Associate can assist and ensure that every aspect is completed smoothly. We help your move is completed on time, within budget and with minimum disruption.

We co-ordinate each step of the relocation process and to ensure a smooth transition into new areas like: Property, Education System, Driving System, Job Opportunities, Health & other related matters.

We work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their relocation objectives by ensuring every move is the right move smooth.