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  Many overseas nations move to the UK to begin a new life with their UK settled partner.  The UK spouse visa is also known as a UK marriage visa, a spouse visa allows married partners of UK nationals to move  to the UK because they are married to someone who is already  'settled in the UK’. The spouses or partners can definitely go for a spouse visa renewal up to 2.5 years, approximately 30 months if they meet the requirements set by the Home Office. A minimum eligibility requirement includes, both partners or spouses are over 18 years of age, either of the spouse is a  British or Irish citizen or the partner or spouses have ILR or permanent residency- as settled status in the UK. The  Home Office processing time for a UK spouse visa is approximately 3 months, provided you are applying from outside the UK; however, this could  be longer if they request more information. This is why submitting a complete application is mandatory. Read More: UK Spouse ...

 Naturalisation is a legal process wherein a foreign national may seek to acquire citizenship or nationality of the UK. Naturalisation UK is a route to British citizenship in 2 ways unless the foreign nationals have an ancestry route to British citizenship. The process of Naturalisation involves strict compliance with the Home Office. The main difference between Naturalisation after 5 years and 3 years is the shorter residency period since British Citizenship application after marriage is not enough alone to qualify for British citizenship. A Y & J Solicitors have been a bespoke law firm of London and an awardee of the Best immigration law award for their successful visa approvals for their clients. Read More: What is the difference between Naturalisation and citizenship UK?

The surest way to gain entry through the UK citizenship route is to apply through naturalisation. Overseas nationals seek to gain entry to the Uk as full citizens through the process of naturalisation.  The process identifies and addresses the unique case of the visa applicant depending upon their circumstances. The main eligibility requirements are that the individual is above 18 years of age. He/she has cleared the English language proficiency test. Individual to have a ‘Good character’ and no criminal offence in his/her name. The visa applicant intends to reside in the UK for the long term and must pass the Life in the UK test Read More:  T he pathway to British citizenship for European nationals in the UK

  The UK Ancestry visa is a right to abode or British nationals(overseas) visa route. Any overseas national from a commonwealth country can route to the UK to study or work through the ancestry visa route. You can live, work or study in the UK for up to 5 years, and bring your parents or children with you as dependents. A ‘dependant’ can be called if he/she is either a visa applicant’s partner or visa applicant’s child under 18 years of age. A partner could be Someone you are in a civil partnership or marriage which is legal in the UK or someone you have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years. The cost of a UK Ancestry visa is £516. Read More: What type of visa is an Ancestry visa?

  The post Brexit period has offered ample opportunities to overseas passionate business owners to set up their subsidiary or a branch in the UK market. Suppose you want to move an already established real estate business to the UK either as a branch or its subsidiary. In that case, you may need to know if the UK Sole representative visa is applicable for you or not, and you are meeting with all sole representative visa guidance. A sole representative is any senior manager or any HR manager who has enough skills and experiences to take decisions for the organisation and hire skilled foreign nationals to work for the organisation. He/she could also be an employee of a newspaper, news agency or broadcasting company outside the UK. The business is actively trading and fully functional. You meet financial requirements to sustain the business and the headquarter branch is operational in overseas markets are some essential requirements. Read More: Apply for a sole representative visa f...

Global Talent visa is for people with exceptional talent or emerging or 'promise' talent. There are two stages to applying for a Global talent visa UK – application for endorsement from the Home Office and application for the visa. Dependants are family members who can move to the UK with an individual with a Global talent visa. The family members must get their dependant visa before they can arrive in the UK. In certain circumstances, if the dependants are already British citizen , they would no longer need to apply for a dependant visa. A ‘dependant’ can be husband, wife, unmarried partner or civil partner. your child over 18 or under 18. While visiting for short periods, dependants must apply for a standard visitor visa . Dependants can choose to switch to another visa category or extend their stay in the Uk with the Global talent visa holder. Read More:  Dependant of Global Talent visa holder

The UK investor visas are one ample opportunity for overseas investors to invest a high amount in the UK without worrying about endorsements. The UK investor visa allows an overseas investor to invest £2,000,000 or more in the UK. This visa allows the individual investor to work and study in the UK without any endorsement. An alternative to a UK investor visa is a Sole representative visa that allows a firm or a business to set up a subsidiary in the UK by appointing a Sole representative who would look after and decide the company. To hire overseas workers for business purposes and sponsor skilled workers is the most significant advantage with a sole representative visa.   Read More: Alternative to UK investor visas- Sole Representative Visa