[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”20px” type=”legacy”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”true”][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#8fd2ea”]Tier 2 General[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]You can apply for a Tier 2 (General) visa if youÔÇÖve been offered a skilled job in the UK and youÔÇÖre from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
The Tier 2 (General) category is for foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
Tier 2 General is a Point Based Category and points can be awarded for
Been granted a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS),
Earning appropriate Salary,
Meeting the English language requirement and
Having relevant funds for maintenance.
If you want to apply for a Tier 2 General visa, you must be sponsored by a UK employer who has the Tier 2 sponsor license. The applicant must comply with all the requirements of codes of practice for employers including the job level, minimum salary, meeting English language and maintenance funds.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”moving-to-uk” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” content_alignment=”left” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”SSB3aWxsIGJlIG1vdmluZyB0byBVSyBvbiBhIFRpZXIgMiB2aXNhIHdpbGwgaXQgYmUgcG9zc2libGUgZm9yIG1lIHRvIHdvcmsgb24gYW4gQW5kcm9pZCBhcHBsaWNhdGlvbiBhcyBhIHBlcnNvbmFsIHByb2plY3Qgd2l0aCBwb3NzaWJsZSBtb25ldGl6YXRpb24gaW4gZnV0dXJl” description=”LSBHZW5lcmFsIFF1ZXN0aW9u” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]The immigration rules do not state or prohibit one to work on personal projects during off working hours. However it is advisable to be sure whether the nature of work does not conflict with your present employment agreement.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Initial Entry Clearance[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]For entry clearance as a Tier 2 General Migrant, usually, a restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required unless
job is on the shortage occupations list or
prospective salary to be paid to the Tier 2 Migrant is £159,600 or more per annum
There is an annual limit on the number of Certificates of Sponsorship available under Tier 2 (General) for the restricted Certificate of Sponsorships.
Unrestricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where salary offered is £ 159,600 or higher are not covered under any quota limits.
If you have received a Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer or if you are a UK employer and want to apply for a Certificate of sponsorship you can contact our UK Immigration experts on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com if you are seeking legal help from UK visa consultants in relation to UK Tier 2 General visa.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”different-address” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” content_alignment=”center” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”TXkgd2lmZSBhbmQgSSBoYXZlIGRpZmZlcmVudCBhZGRyZXNzIGluIHBhc3Nwb3J0IHdpbGwgdGhpcyBiZSBhIHByb2JsZW0gZm9yIFVLIFRpZXIgMiB2aXNh” description=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]No, if you and your wife have a different address on passport, this would not affect your UK Tier 2 visa application.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Resident Labour Market Test[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]Should the employer make an application for you under the restricted CoS, then the employer will need to provide evidence to the UKVI of a Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) being carried out.
The resident labour market test is there to protect the settled workforce and means that the employer must advertise the job to give settled workers a chance to apply. They can only recruit a migrant if:
a) RLMT is completed as per the provided instructions and the employer can demonstrate that no suitable settled worker is available to fill the job, or
b)the job is exempt from the resident labour market test. (e.g. where salary offered is £ 159,600 or higher).
To complete an RLMT for any job in the Tier 2 (General) category, the employer must place two job advertisements using the methods permitted by the UKVI.
1) Jobs must be advertised with the Job Centre and
2) National Newspaper ÔÇô which must be published at least once a week and is marketed throughout the UK or throughout the devolved nation in which the job is located or
3) Professional Journal ÔÇô which is published for a particular field and is available nationally either through retail outlets or subscriptions. The journal must be published at least once a month and be relevant to the nature of the job. or
4) Internet ÔÇô there are no restrictions on the specific website but it must be an online version of a national newspaper, an online version of a professional journal or the website of a prominent or professional recruitment organization. or
5) Organisations which have over 250 permanent employees in the UK are also permitted to advertise the job on their own website.
At The SmartMove2UK we provide advice and assistance to UK employers in carrying out Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) you can contact our UK Immigration on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com if you are seeking legal help from UK visa consultants in relation to Resident Labour Market Test.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”uk-immigration” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box content_alignment=”center” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”SSBtIGRvaW5nIHdlbGRpbmcgaW4gYmFjayAxNSB5ZWFycyB3aXRoIGZ1bGwgZXhwZXJpZW5jZSBJIGhhdmUgYSBoZWF2eSBsaWVjZW5jZSBjYW4gSSBhcHBseSBpbiBVSyBpbW1pZ3JhdGlvbiA=” description=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]For applying work visa for UK, you are required to have job offer from a licensed employer.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependents of Tier 2 General migrant[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]Family members of migrants who are in the UK as Tier 2 General visa holder would be allowed to enter the UK as dependents if they are from outside European Economic Area (EEA). A ÔÇÿdependantÔÇÖ is any of the following:
husband, wife or partner
child under 18
child over 18 if theyÔÇÖre currently in the UK as a dependant
[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependants applying from outside the UK[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]If the dependants meet all the relevant requirement of the dependant visa, then they would be required to apply online. And also would be required to have their fingerprints and photograph (known as ÔÇÿbiometric informationÔÇÖ) taken at a visa application centre as part of their application.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependants applying in the UK[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]In certain cases the dependants can apply to extend or switch their visas to stay with the migrant if theyÔÇÖre already in the UK. They should apply using the dependant application form.
They can apply at the same time as the primary applicant or at a later date by post, or in person at a premium service centre.
While applying for dependent visa it is not possible for the applicant to ÔÇÿswitchÔÇÖ the visa from within the UK, this means that Family members canÔÇÖt apply in the UK as dependant if they hold a visitor visa and have entered the country on a visitor visa. The applicants will be required to return to their home country to make a fresh application.
The visa is granted for the same duration as the visa of the main applicant.
For dependant children all arrangements for childrenÔÇÖs care and accommodation in the United Kingdom must comply with relevant United Kingdom legislation and regulations.
For all dependant visa applications it is necessary to show that the applicant and the sponsor will be able to support themselves without any recourse to public funds. This is also called as the maintenance funds requirement.
To check your eligibility to apply for Tier 2 visas or Tier 2 sponsor license we would advise you to book an appointment with our Solicitors based in Mumbai | Delhi | Bengaluru on +91 9819 127 002 to discuss the merits of your case.
ItÔÇÖs best to seek professional advice before you proceed to save unnecessary loss of time and expense in relation to Tier 2 General dependent visa.
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”20px” type=”legacy”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”true”][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#8fd2ea”]Tier 2 General[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]You can apply for a Tier 2 (General) visa if youÔÇÖve been offered a skilled job in the UK and youÔÇÖre from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
The Tier 2 (General) category is for foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
Tier 2 General is a Point Based Category and points can be awarded for
If you want to apply for a Tier 2 General visa, you must be sponsored by a UK employer who has the Tier 2 sponsor license. The applicant must comply with all the requirements of codes of practice for employers including the job level, minimum salary, meeting English language and maintenance funds.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”moving-to-uk” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” content_alignment=”left” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”SSB3aWxsIGJlIG1vdmluZyB0byBVSyBvbiBhIFRpZXIgMiB2aXNhIHdpbGwgaXQgYmUgcG9zc2libGUgZm9yIG1lIHRvIHdvcmsgb24gYW4gQW5kcm9pZCBhcHBsaWNhdGlvbiBhcyBhIHBlcnNvbmFsIHByb2plY3Qgd2l0aCBwb3NzaWJsZSBtb25ldGl6YXRpb24gaW4gZnV0dXJl” description=”LSBHZW5lcmFsIFF1ZXN0aW9u” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]The immigration rules do not state or prohibit one to work on personal projects during off working hours. However it is advisable to be sure whether the nature of work does not conflict with your present employment agreement.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Initial Entry Clearance[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]For entry clearance as a Tier 2 General Migrant, usually, a restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required unless
There is an annual limit on the number of Certificates of Sponsorship available under Tier 2 (General) for the restricted Certificate of Sponsorships.
Unrestricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where salary offered is £ 159,600 or higher are not covered under any quota limits.
If you have received a Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer or if you are a UK employer and want to apply for a Certificate of sponsorship you can contact our UK Immigration experts on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com if you are seeking legal help from UK visa consultants in relation to UK Tier 2 General visa.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”different-address” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” content_alignment=”center” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”TXkgd2lmZSBhbmQgSSBoYXZlIGRpZmZlcmVudCBhZGRyZXNzIGluIHBhc3Nwb3J0IHdpbGwgdGhpcyBiZSBhIHByb2JsZW0gZm9yIFVLIFRpZXIgMiB2aXNh” description=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]No, if you and your wife have a different address on passport, this would not affect your UK Tier 2 visa application.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Resident Labour Market Test[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]Should the employer make an application for you under the restricted CoS, then the employer will need to provide evidence to the UKVI of a Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) being carried out.
The resident labour market test is there to protect the settled workforce and means that the employer must advertise the job to give settled workers a chance to apply. They can only recruit a migrant if:
a) RLMT is completed as per the provided instructions and the employer can demonstrate that no suitable settled worker is available to fill the job, or
b)the job is exempt from the resident labour market test. (e.g. where salary offered is £ 159,600 or higher).
To complete an RLMT for any job in the Tier 2 (General) category, the employer must place two job advertisements using the methods permitted by the UKVI.
1) Jobs must be advertised with the Job Centre and
2) National Newspaper ÔÇô which must be published at least once a week and is marketed throughout the UK or throughout the devolved nation in which the job is located or
3) Professional Journal ÔÇô which is published for a particular field and is available nationally either through retail outlets or subscriptions. The journal must be published at least once a month and be relevant to the nature of the job. or
4) Internet ÔÇô there are no restrictions on the specific website but it must be an online version of a national newspaper, an online version of a professional journal or the website of a prominent or professional recruitment organization. or
5) Organisations which have over 250 permanent employees in the UK are also permitted to advertise the job on their own website.
At The SmartMove2UK we provide advice and assistance to UK employers in carrying out Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) you can contact our UK Immigration on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com if you are seeking legal help from UK visa consultants in relation to Resident Labour Market Test.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_menu_anchor name=”uk-immigration” class=”” /][fusion_tagline_box content_alignment=”center” link=”” button=”” linktarget=”_self” modal=”” button_size=”” button_type=”” buttoncolor=”default” title=”SSBtIGRvaW5nIHdlbGRpbmcgaW4gYmFjayAxNSB5ZWFycyB3aXRoIGZ1bGwgZXhwZXJpZW5jZSBJIGhhdmUgYSBoZWF2eSBsaWVjZW5jZSBjYW4gSSBhcHBseSBpbiBVSyBpbW1pZ3JhdGlvbiA=” description=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” backgroundcolor=”” shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1″ bordercolor=”” highlightposition=”left” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]For applying work visa for UK, you are required to have job offer from a licensed employer.[/fusion_tagline_box][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependents of Tier 2 General migrant[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]Family members of migrants who are in the UK as Tier 2 General visa holder would be allowed to enter the UK as dependents if they are from outside European Economic Area (EEA).
A ÔÇÿdependantÔÇÖ is any of the following:
[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependants applying from outside the UK[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]If the dependants meet all the relevant requirement of the dependant visa, then they would be required to apply online. And also would be required to have their fingerprints and photograph (known as ÔÇÿbiometric informationÔÇÖ) taken at a visa application centre as part of their application.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sep_color=”#f2eded” bottom_margin=”25px” width=”101%” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”#e0dede”]Dependants applying in the UK[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]In certain cases the dependants can apply to extend or switch their visas to stay with the migrant if theyÔÇÖre already in the UK. They should apply using the dependant application form.
They can apply at the same time as the primary applicant or at a later date by post, or in person at a premium service centre.
While applying for dependent visa it is not possible for the applicant to ÔÇÿswitchÔÇÖ the visa from within the UK, this means that Family members canÔÇÖt apply in the UK as dependant if they hold a visitor visa and have entered the country on a visitor visa. The applicants will be required to return to their home country to make a fresh application.
The visa is granted for the same duration as the visa of the main applicant.
For dependant children all arrangements for childrenÔÇÖs care and accommodation in the United Kingdom must comply with relevant United Kingdom legislation and regulations.
For all dependant visa applications it is necessary to show that the applicant and the sponsor will be able to support themselves without any recourse to public funds. This is also called as the maintenance funds requirement.
To check your eligibility to apply for Tier 2 visas or Tier 2 sponsor license we would advise you to book an appointment with our Solicitors based in Mumbai | Delhi | Bengaluru on +91 9819 127 002 to discuss the merits of your case.
ItÔÇÖs best to seek professional advice before you proceed to save unnecessary loss of time and expense in relation to Tier 2 General dependent visa.
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