Post Brexit changes to toughen stand on Student Visas

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Among the major changes which would be hitting the immigration scene badly in UK post Brexit, the international students would also be taking a major chunk of burn. The UK movement which started to curb the rising migration in the country is believed to target the international students who come in the country to study and also hope to get opportunities for work. The government want to break the link between studying and settling down in the country for further work.

Since it came to power, the government has tried to make it more difficult for international students to stay in the UK after completing their studies, as part of its failed plan to cut net immigration to below 100,000 per year and reduce visa fraud. The most significant step in this direction was the scrapping of the post-study work visa in 2012. This had allowed non-EU students to stay in the UK and work for up to two years after graduation.

The current system allows the students irrespective of their talents and the university’s quality, favourable employment prospects when they stop studying. But the new rules would put an end to this. Now the new rules would bring about major changes for the students coming to study “low quality programs” in Britain. The new rues also discourages these students to take up further jobs and prolong their stay than the course tenure.

Amidst all these confusions, several international students are found to seek specialised legal help in order to tackle the situation. If you find yourself in any such situation or need an expert advice pertaining to some case, contact top UKimmigration lawyers of Fusco Immigration.

Setting up a Business in the UK

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For people who come to the UK to get engaged in commercial activities, the government offers a Tier 1 entrepreneur visa. Procuring this visa, you can set up a new business or take over a operating enterprise.

The UK immigration authorities will ask you to prove that your intentions for business are genuine. To affirm this, you will have to provide adequate evidence of market research and your full business plans. It is advisable to consult lawyers offering corporate immigration services to guide you in gathering the right documentation to show that you do meet the official requirements.

In addition to proving your technical understanding to the business you are setting up, you also have to authenticate that you have ample funds for continual commercial activity. There should be at least £200,000 available. Alternatively, you can show that your funds are from a venture capitalist firm regulated by the Financial Services Authority - then a minimum amount of only £50,000 will be needed.

To further satisfy the requirements of entrepreneur visa in UK, you need to demonstrate that aside from the amount to be invested in business, you also have access to enough funds to support yourself and that you are in tune with the English language standards of the country. One of the ways to prove your aptitude in the national language of UK is to clear an approved English language test with at least CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The other is to have an academic qualification that was taught in English and is recognised by UK NARIC as being equal to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD. 

Top 5 universities in UK

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Planning to study in the UK and will apply for a student visa? Here’s what you may like to know about the universities in the British lands.

The QS World University Rankings® in their latest survey of 2015/16 have listed as many as 71 UK universities among the best in world and this is impressive. Out of 10 top universities in the UK, 4 are located in London, one in Scotland and rest are located mostly in England. Here let us read about the top 5 universities in UK.

1. One of the oldest universities in the world, is the University of Cambridge. It is currently holding a joint place with the Stanford University at the 3^rd place in world rankings. The university can be dated back to 1209 with prominent alumni like Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin.
2. University of Oxford is the oldest university of the English-speaking world. This year it has been placed at the 6^th place in the QS World University Rankings. Oxford University Press of the university is the largest known university press in the world. It has quite a few notable alumni to its name with no less than twenty-six British prime ministers.
3. University College London (UCL) is the topmost ranking university in London currently and is ranked at 7^th place in the world. It was founded in 1826 and is an important center for biomedical research. It has the unique distinction of being the first university to be instituted in London and also the first ever to initiate admission of women on equal terms with men.
4. Imperial College London was founded by the husband of Queen Victoria – Prince Albert. This year it is ranked as 8^th in the world. It was the first college to form an academic health science center in the UK and the specialization verticals include, engineering, business and medicine.
5. King’s College London (KCL) has been ranked at the 19th position in the world as a joint place with Australian National University (ANU). King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, founded in 1829. It specialises in medical teaching and biomedical research. Notably, it is home to six Medical Research Council centres, which is more than any other British university.

EU Referendum and its Repercussion for EEA Citizens in United Kingdom

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This 23rd June, the United Kingdom will vote to decide if it remains a part of the European Union or not. This is going to be a historical decision and will impact the non-British EU citizens living in the UK. These EU citizens who are living in the UK would obviously be worried on what would happen if the country votes to leave the EU.

Currently, there are over 3 million EU citizens residing in the UK and when the country decides to leave, the immediate impact is difficult to define. While it is safe to say that there will be restriction on free movement of EU migrants, it is highly unlikely that any immediate exit plans would be executed. Exiting will definitely take a long time and the process would have to be carefully planned to take into account entire families, generations of inhabitants, skilled EU immigrant workforce and property owners. Non EEA students, who are applying for citizenship status, as rule, need to have lived for 5 years and most probably the same will apply to the EU migrants.

However, to be on the safer side some of the following actions can be taken by an EU migrant to secure a residency now:

1. Applying for registration certificate as an EU citizen: The application costs £65 and provides you with right to work and live in the UK. It does not necessitate any residence requirements. However, one has to bear in mind that there is no guarantee that registration will impact the EU migrant status if the UK decides to leave. The main purpose of the certificate is to aid EEA citizens to prove their right to live and work in the UK. Obtaining this certificate makes it convenient to prove that you have a right to work in the UK and claim benefits.
   
   
2. Applying for a permanent residence: An EU immigrant who has lived in the UK for a period of five years can apply for permanent residence in the UK. This process costs £65 and involves filling in the application for a document certifying permanent residence or permanent residence or permanent residence card: form EEA (PR). This has to be submitted at Home Office with fee and other supporting documents.
   
   
3. Applying for British Citizenship: This process can be time consuming and expensive. The current application fee for the process is £1,236. Along with this, the other associated fee involves taking life in the UK test to exhibit your language skills in English language. Other specific requirements include a 5 year resident period, limit on the time spent outside the UK. This might be a drastic step which should be taken after much thought.
   
   

Professional Services to ease down the process of visa application

Tier 1 entrepreneur visa

One of the characteristics of the Immigration laws which make them highly unpredictable and complicated is that they keep on changing and involves a thorough understanding of the policies. UK government and the concerned authorities have too decided to make certain changes in the policies which are sure to change the face of the Immigration laws forever.

The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa is the natural visa to obtain for those wishing to start or invest in a business they will actively be involved in running in the UK. To qualify under this route, you must show you have access to at least £50,000 in capital from a registered venture capital firm, seed funding competition or government department or £200,000 of personal wealth, which can include third party backing.

The injection of private sector talent and entrepreneurial vigour has boosted the growth of many industries in the UK and businesses such as tech start-ups have thrived in the era of Tech City mania. While there is definitely encouragement for entrepreneurs to bring business to the UK, recent statistics show otherwise with a high number of refusal rates for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applicants. This is partly due to the introduction of the subjective “genuine entrepreneur test”, which is the UK government’s response to counter abuse under this immigration category.

With the recent updates in the rules, obtaining visas have become a more daunting task. Professionals and entrepreneurs who are ambitious and possess the legit rights are thus moving towards the sustainable and result oriented efforts by the experienced attorneys to make the process easier.

Fusco Browne Immigration has evolved to be a preferred destination for Tier1 entrepreneur visa globally.

Steps to Easily Get the Spouse Visa for UK

Bestowed with geographical beauty and breathtaking scenes, UK has always been on the priority list of the tourist especially the newly weds. Whether you are looking for a short holiday or a temporary stay to accompany your partner, there are certain rules to be followed in order to get the visa easily. If you propose to travel to the UK to accompany your spouse, you have to apply for the UK Spouse Visa or, also known as a UK Partner Visa. The Spouse Visa process is a very comprehensive one and you need to go through several procedures. There are certain things that you need to prove before you apply for the UK Spouse Visa. These include:

• You are not under 18 years of age
• The husband, wife or civil partner is not below 18 years of age
• You are legally engaged or married and recognised in UK civil partnership
• You have met in person with your partner at least once
• Your spouse or the civil partner is present and stays in the UK
• Self owned accommodation
• Your accommodation should be inhabited by you and your immediate family
• You and your spouse should have intent to live together as husband and wife for whole life
• You can financially support one another

In case, your partner is unmarried and applying for the partner Visa, you need to prove that you have been living together for a minimum of 24 months. It is very important that you provide detailed evidence of it to the Visa authority. You need the documentations such as joint tenancy, utility bills, joint bank account statements, and all other relevant details. It will prove your seriousness. Get the details on it from your Immigration law firms.

Trends of Immigration in the UK

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The notion that United Kingdom is a predominantly attractive destination for many international migrants has been a regular subject of policy and media debates. Between September 2010 and September 2014, an approximate yearly average of 478,000 non-British citizens came to the UK with intention of staying for at least 12 months. Correspondingly, each year, an average of 190,000 non-British nationals left UK. They intended to stay away for at least 12 months in the same period. This implies that there was net migration of 288,000 non-British citizens on average.

Economic and labour market forces are the major drivers of international migration. In the UK, labour market is considered to be an important attraction for migrants who are from the EU as also the non-EU countries. With economic growth and need for specialists in certain occupations, the demand for people with varied skill-sets increases.

UKimmigration consultants affirm that existing family and community networks in the country also encourage more migration. Such networks can facilitate job search and reduce the costs of housing and childcare. 

The national language of the UK – English - also plays a pivotal role. Its ubiquity as a second language and prime business language in most countries is thought to be a crucial factor in many people’s decisions to select the UK as their destination.

Lastly, the globally popular colleges and universities of the UK have become an important reason for migration.