How to Move to the UK: A Guide for Indian Immigrants

The UK is one of the top destinations for Indian immigrants and the UK government offers a range of visa options for those who wish to work there such as the Skilled Worker visa, the Health and Care worker visa, and the High potential individual visa.

Here are details of some of the most popular UK visa routes:

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Skilled Worker visa : This is the most popular working visa on offer in the UK. It is a points-based visa scheme and available for medium and high skilled professionals with a genuine job offer from a registered UK employer. Applicants must also demonstrate a specified level of education and English language competency. This visa allows the holder to live and work in the UK for up to five years and after this period you can also apply for ILR (indefinite leave to remain).

Health & Care Worker Visa : This visa route is specifically for healthcare workers who have a job in the health and care sector from a UK employer.?Predominantly it applied to overseas workers who come to the UK to work in health and care roles within the NHS (National Health Service). This visa also allows applicants to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to five years.

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Global Talent Visa : This visa route is designed for professionals who are highly skilled in academia or research, arts & culture and digital technology. It is for individuals who are considered emerging leaders or recognised professionals in their specific field. Applicants must be endorsed by a recognised endorsement body and there is currently some uncertainty around the digital sector as the endorsing body for these visas is closing. The Global Talent visa also allows you to live and work in the UK for up to five years.

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Global Business Mobility routes: This is the brand new category which comprises several different visas and which replaced a number of existing visas including the Intra-company Transfer visa and the Sole Representative visa. The category is designed to help overseas companies to do business in the United Kingdom. It incorporates five separate visas; Secondment Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker,?and Service Supplier.

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High Potential Individual visa : This visa route is for migrants who have graduated from any eligible top international university in the last five years. These visa holders can remain in the UK for up to two years or three years for PhD holders.?There is no extension for this visa type but you can possibly switch to another visa category.

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In conclusion, the United Kingdom offers multiple visa options for Indian immigrants who are looking to move to the United Kingdom.

Before moving forward, it is recommended to research your options and seek advice from a qualified and experienced immigration lawyer who will guide you and determine the best visa option for you.