Welcome to Anglotopia’s official UK Immigration page. We’re going to build this as a resource for UK Immigration for all those Anglophiles out there who wish to move to the UK one day. Here you can find out all the basic information you need to know on UK student visas, UK work visas and other working holidaymaker visas. UK immigration is a complex and controversial subject and we’ll try to provide as much information as we can so you can fulfill your dream of living in the UK. I should disclose that this is meant to be a resource and we are not UK immigration lawyers and we are not providing legal advice, just freely available information on UK immigration.
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Tier 1 – Highly Skilled UK Visa
Tier 2 – UK Sponsored Work Visa
Tier 3 – Low Skilled Work UK Visa
Tier 4 – UK Student Visa
Tier 5 – Youth Mobility Working Holiday Visa
UK Immigration Dictionary of Terms
UK Information Factbook
UK Immigration Forms
UK Job Search Guide
UK Skills Shortage List
UK Marriage Visa
UK Immigration Blogs
Here’s the blogs and websites that we check regularly for UK immigration related news
BOOKS ABOUT RELOCATING TO THE UK
A Simple Guide to Uk Immigration
Rules, Britannia: An Insider’s Guide to Life in the United Kingdom
Living and Working in Britain: A Survival Handbook (Living & Working in Britain)
Living and Working in London: A Survival Handbook (Living & Working in London)
Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving To London
AA The Highway Code: Essential for All Drivers (AA Driving Test Series)
Buying or Renting a Home in London 2006-07: A Survival Handbook
Recent UK Immigration News
New Column: Yankee N’ Chips – American Studying in the United Kingdom- Here’s 5 Pre-Arrival Tips
After hard-won experience from previous university study in Wales and my upcoming Masters programme in Heritage Studies from the University of East London, I thought I’d share my tips for a pre-arrival checklist to help your own preparations for study in the United Kingdom be headache free. Loans The first thing you need to do [...]
UK Immigraiton: Tier 1 Entrepreneur Scheme – Great opportunity for Post Study Migrants
In the last 12 months, the UK Government has shown a clear willingness to attract both young and established entrepreneurs to stimulate the country’s economic growth and step up in the race to win over the talents and capital of young graduates with promising ideas that might lead to new businesses, new products and new [...]
UK Immigration: Upcoming Changes to the UK Spouse Visa
On 11 June 2012 the Government announced changes to the Immigration Rules for foreign migrants applying to enter or remain in the UK on the family migration route under the spouse, civil or unmarried partner and fiancée visa categories.The new Immigration Rules will also unify consideration under the rules and Article 8 of the European [...]
Guest Post: Living Abroad in London Author Karen White Writes About Choosing Where to Live in London
Editor’s Note: The following us a guest post from author Karen White who recently published a new book on relocating to London called Living Abroad in London – a great guide on the nuts and bolts of moving to London. In this guest article she writes about how to choose where to live in London [...]
Brit Book Review: Living Abroad in London by Karen White – Win a Copy!
What Anglophile doesn’t dream of living in London one day? I know we have! The problem is that moving to London is no easy feat these days. That’s why we’re glad to see a brand new guide to moving to London called Living Abroad in London by American expat Karen White. This is the first [...]
UK Immigration: Settlement in the UK – Why Do Absences Matter?
There are different reasons as to why a migrant leave his/her country of origin and come to the UK. Some might wish to invest in the UK by setting up a business under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur or Investor categories. Others might want to further their career or pursue academic or professional studies. However, the [...]
UK Immigration: The Future of UK Migration – More Changes Coming Soon
In recent press releases, Damian Green, the immigration minister, has announced that the UK Government is planning to give the current British immigration system a complete makeover to attract fewer but better qualified migrants to live and work in the UK. In particular, preferential treatment should be given to migrants who can contribute capital, skills [...]
UK Immigration: Can Criminal Convictions Affect your Ability to Settle in Britain?
The Immigration Rules were amended on 6 April 2011 to include a new tougher criminality threshold. The key difference is that as of this date any unspent conviction will lead to a mandatory refusal of a prospective application to be granted settlement in the UK under the working and the family route. The new threshold [...]
UK Immigration: Americans planning to study in the UK are labelled low risk and enjoy an easier application process
Living in the USA already possesses its own benefit and advantages but now there is another reason to celebrate being born in the USA. As many people know making a visa application can be a daunting experience but the UK Border Agency has made this process a little easier for citizens of a small group [...]
UK Immigration: UK Visa Application Form Changes
Be prepared for UK visa application form changes. When the UK government announces changes in rules for a particular immigration category this can usually mean that the application form for that category is going to be updated. The announcement below from the UK Border Agency was one such notice. Applicants applying for settlement in the [...]
UK Immigration: Upcoming Changes to Tier 2 Work Visa Category
Earlier this week the government accepted the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s recommendations, which were submitted for consideration in September 2011. In its report, the MAC focused in particular on those industries and sectors where it deemed that resident workers are now available to fill the vacancies. Although the MAC’s report advised the UK Border Agency [...]
Guest Post: UK Immigration – The Easy Way to Migrate to the United Kingdom
Many people assume to migrate to the UK they have to follow UK immigration law. Unknown to many people there is another route into the UK. A separate set of rules governing the European Economic Area (EEA)which includes the UK provide a different set of immigration rules for those EEA citizens and their family members. [...]
Guest Post: UK Immigration – Common UK Visa Application Mistakes
As experienced UK visa and immigration consultants, WM Immigration deal with real UK visa issues on a daily basis. We have compiled a list of common errors made from applicants on a regular basis. Errors vary depending on the application but we feel these ones are always recurring. Original Bank Statements: The UK Border Agency [...]
UK Immigration: Latest UKBA Proposals – UK Visas for Family Members
The latest immigration proposals, announced on 13 July 2011, seemingly show a shift in policy from curbing the number of students to impose stringent criteria on family members to join the main applicant in the UK. The definition of immediate family members in the Immigration Rules is narrower than the one found in the 2006 [...]
UK Immigration: A Guide to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Investing in Britain
From an immigration point of view, it’s undeniable that it makes perfect sense for a foreign investor to enter the UK under the newly revised Tier 1 Entrepreneur category rather than the Tier 1 Investor due to the lower level of funds required to qualify. This article will discuss in details the changes made to [...]
UK Immigration: Latest Policy Updates and new UKBA proposals to End Tier 2 Right to Settlement
On 6 April 2011, the UK Border Agency brought into force the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC863) published on 16 March 2011. This article offers a snap shot of the most pervasive makeover of the UK immigration system seen in recent years with a discussion of the new proposals announced today and [...]
UK Immigration: British Settlement and Citizenship Changes and Challenges Ahead
The last few weeks have unveiled a complete rethinking of the immigration system and visa categories in the UK. On 6 April 2011, the Tier 1 General Scheme was abolished whilst the Tier 1 Post Study Work Scheme, after much speculation, was given a 12 months lifeline until April 2012. The UK Border Agency has [...]
U.K. Immigration: Closure of the Tier 1 Post Study Work route confirmed – Student Visa Reforms
The U.K. Border Agency has announced the closure of the Tier 1 PSW route. From April 2012, graduate students will no longer be able to apply for leave to remain in the U.K. following the award of their degree unless they have an offer of a graduate job from a sponsoring employer under Tier 2 [...]
UK Immigration: Tier 1 Post Study Work Scheme Visa News: Good news for prospective applicants!
On December 7, 2010, Damian Green, the Immigration Minister, made the following announcement: ‘This government wants high-calibre students with the genuine desire to study to come to our country to come for temporary periods, and then return home. We want to hear views of our proposals from a wide range of people so that our [...]
UK Immigration: Is ‘rolling out the red carpet’ enough to attract more foreign investors and high net worth individuals to the UK?
Earlier this week the government has published a statement of intent outlining major reform to the immigration system focusing on rebalancing the economy by supporting a private-sector-led economic recovery and rewarding those who contribute to the economic growth. The changes will come into effect on 6 April 2011 and will mainly benefit foreign entrepreneurs and [...]
UK Immigration: UK Border Agency To Dramatically Increase Visa Fees Across the Board
Faced with massive departmental budget cuts, the UK Border Agency has decided to be a little more entrepreneurial by increasing visa application fees by a large margin. From UKBA Today: Today, immigration Minister Damian Green has issued a Written Ministerial Statement (PDF 91KB opens in a new window) that proposes to increase immigration and nationality [...]
U.K. Immigration: Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas: What Will Happen After 6 of April 2011?
Earlier this month, the U.K. government announced new requirements for those wishing to live and work in the U.K. under the Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories of the points-based system. The new rules will come into effective on 6 April 2011, and those applying on or after that date will have to meet the [...]
UK Immigration: UK Border Agency Sets out New Tier 2 Regulations and Cap Details – New Income Requirement
The UK Border Agency has published a Statement of Intent affecting the eligibility criteria for Tier 2 applications in the wake of the annual cap to be introduced on 6 April 2011. In particular, all Tier 2 jobs will need to be at a graduate level position. Significantly, prospective Tier 2 migrants will not necessarily [...]
UK Immigration: UK Government Cuts Number of Skilled Occupations Eligible for a Visa
The UK Migration Advisory Committee has released it’s annual report. The UK government asked the body to cut the number of job eligible for automatic entry under the Tier 2 system. The government asked that the MAC use the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 4 and above as the relevant benchmark. This will reduce the [...]
Guest Post: The Top 10 Reasons to Move to London From London Relocation Services
Editor’s Note: The following is another great quest post from our friends at London Relocation Services – the people you should get in touch with when you’re planning on moving to London. The decision to relocate to London is easier for some than others. Maybe you’re being transferred for your job and feel like you [...]
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