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UK Spouse Visa and Tier 1 Visa
UK spouse visa allow spouses of UK citizens or permanent resident to apply to enter and stay in the UK. Spouse visa gives you no immigration restrictions on your length of stay. In order to be eligible to petition the foreign spouse, the UK citizen must be at least 18 years of age, currently residing and settled in the UK.
To be eligible for the UK spouse visa you must prove that:
You and your spouse must be 18 years and above
You and your spouse must have met each other
You must be legally married or are in civil partnership
You intend to live together as man and wife on a permanent basis.
You must have sufficient funds to support yourselves and any dependant without needing public help.
You must have suitable accommodation available for you and any dependants.
The applicant must satisfy the English language requirement.
UK spouse visa is issued for 27 months and once you have spent a period of 2 years on probation you will be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK provided you are still married and living with your spouse in the UK. The two year probation may be waived if the couple has been married for 4 year or more, you and your spouse spent the 4 years outside UK, you have sufficient knowledge of the English language and you and your spouse are planning to stay in the UK permanently.
Tier 1 visa is designed for skilled professional who wish to work for an extended period in the UK without limitation and who wish to settle in the UK. You do not need a job offer to apply for tier 1 visa and your eligibility for the visa relies on some factors.
Tier 1 visa has the following categories:
• Tier 1 entrepreneur- you are assessed on the basis of your ability to invest in the UK economy by setting up a business or taking control of a business. You must be involved in day to day activities.
• Tier 1 investor is for individuals making a substantial investment in the UK. An investor will be allowed to work or be self-employed and does not meet language requirement.
• Tier1 post study work visa – provides a short-term bridge to employment in the UK for the most talented graduates. It allows you to work for 2 years without needing a sponsor.
• Tier 1 general is the best choice for professional who wish to enter UK in order to undertake employment.
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