Long & Short of UK Immigration

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Overview

Prosperity is the term reflected by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK is one of the most powerful and developed countries of the world. The UK government and its robust economy offer quality lifestyle, open business opportunity, numerous jobs, one of its kind infrastructure and public transports, lower personal taxation, sound law and order and flurry of public welfare programs. All these together push UK Immigration as the most aspired immigration destination of the world.

After so much of negative debate, UK visa immigration remained to invite and accommodate bright talents from all parts of the globe. In 2009 the net inward migration rate was around 196,000. In the same year a record around 203,785 foreign candidates awarded British citizenships. Around 194,775 immigrants were awarded permanent settlement rights in the year of 2009 and out of that more than 34 percent was shared by immigrants from Indian subcontinents. There has been a series of recent UK immigration changes in 2010-2011 with permanent caps on few programs and replacement of existing immigration programs with newer programs as well as considerable reductions of annual immigration quota of UK. But still the UK is open to offer immigration to deserving migrants from all parts of the world.

Global Talents find UK as the best regime to show their talent, gain fame and live a settled and prosperous life. For global immigrants UK immigration is the top choice for their prospective business, job or settlement.
 

Population & Geography

The UK is home to more than 62,008,048 people and internationally known for its multicultural social living. The cosmopolitan city of London holds the maximum population and regarded as one of the best place on the earth to dwell. The total land area of the UK is 243,160 square kilometers. Being a developed nations UK is the 6th largest economy of the world by GDP and 7th by purchasing power. Great Britain was the 1st industrialized nation of the world and remained a great power with leading economic, cultural, military, scientific and political influence. UK is a permanent member of the UN Security Council along with membership of European Union, Commonwealth of Nations, NATO, G20, G8, OECD, WTO and Council of Europe.
 

Living & Culture

Economy

UK’s economy is considered to be one of the most powerful economies of the world and based on partially regulated market economy. UK’s economy has direct and considerable effect on international economy and stock markets. Being 6th largest world economy, it creates employment to accommodate and lower unemployment on international level. Industrialization and manufacturing is the prime source of UK’s economy and employment. Automotive industry is the leading manufacturing sector with £52.5 billion of turnover and employing more than 180,000 workers as well accounting for £26.6 billion. Aerospace sector accounts for a turnover of £20 billion, followed by pharmaceutical industry as it is the 3rd highest share of global R&D expenditures in pharmaceutical. Wrapping up UK’ economy is the best playground for investors or business immigrants as well as entrepreneur immigration to show their talent and lead a successful business.

Job & Working Conditions

UK work permits are always in demand and dreamed by global migrants willing to migrate to a foreign nation under skilled immigration programs. The UK government protects the right of workers by imposing stringent employment laws and wage criteria. Almost every worker is allowed for minimum of four weeks paid leave annually, illness pay and paternity or maternity leave. It is the obligation of employers to care for the employees’ health and safety issues. UK job and wage conditions are considered to be among the best employment atmosphere worldwide. The minimum national wage standard rate for workers is as follows –

• £5.93 - the prime rate for workers over 21 years of age
• £4.92 - for workers aged between 18-20 years
• £3.64 - for workers aged between 16-17 years above school leaving age but under 18
• £2.50 – is for apprentice rate, aged under 19 or over 19 years of age and in the 1st year of their apprenticeship
   

UK Immigration Programs

There have been severe changes in UK immigration programs in 2010-2011. The United Kingdom has introduced new points based system which is divided into five tiers including highly skilled migrants, Sponsored Skilled Workers, Temporary workers, international students and . Find the list of the updated UK immigration or visa categories and sub-categories open for worldwide immigrants –
 

UK Tier 1 Visa Programs

• Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa
• Tier 1 Investor
• Tier 1 Entrepreneur
• Tier 1 Post-Study Work

UK Tier 2 Visa Program

• Tier 2 General
• Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer
• Tier 2 Sportsperson
• Tier 2 Minister of Religion

UK Tier 3 Visa Program (Suspended Currently)

• Sectors Based Scheme (UK SBS)
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (UK SAWS)

UK Tier 4 Visa Program

• Tier 4 Students Visa

UK Tier 5 Visa Program or Temporary Worker

• Youth Mobility Scheme
• Tier 5 Temporary workers - Creative and Sporting
• Tier 5 Temporary workers - Charity Workers
• Tier 5 Temporary workers - Religious Workers
• Tier 5 Temporary workers - Government Authorized Exchange
• Tier 5 Temporary workers - International Agreement

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