Guidelines and advantages of British investment immigrants

# UK Immigrant # Immigrant UK Introduction, the common application method is investment immigration. Let me first talk about the guidelines for British investment immigrants and the benefits they can enjoy after immigration. Come and have a look.

1. There are several ways for China people to apply for a British green card.

1.Tier 1 visa: mainly for immigrants and entrepreneurs coming to the UK;

Second, Tier2 visa: the most important type of work visa, for the applicants of the guaranteed company (long-term);

Third, other visa channels under the non-scoring system.

2. Types and conditions of immigrants

1.tier 1 investors invest in immigration: family members of high-asset people, investment type.

2 million pounds of direct investment-the British investment immigrant visa is suitable for those who want to immigrate through investment in the UK. Applicants must hold at least 2 million pounds of funds, have no English language requirements, and can obtain permanent residency after 5 years.

Advantages: simple and quick, with a certain return on investment, you can consider buying commercial real estate such as hotels to run your own business.

Disadvantages: large capital occupation and high relative cost.

Time: 3 years +2 years, 5 years to obtain a British green card.

2.tier 1 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Migration

Application: family members of high-asset groups, entrepreneurial orientation

British entrepreneur immigrants-suitable for those who want to start a business in Britain. The visa holder can only engage in the commercial operation of the application project during his stay in the UK. Entrepreneurial immigrants have 50,000 pounds and 200,000 pounds of venture capital, and the visa path is 3 years +2 years.

Advantages: the cost is low, and you need a British academic background or a business background.

Disadvantages: the refusal rate is relatively high, and the renewal requirements are more complicated.

Time: 3 years +2 years, 5 years to obtain a British green card.

Note: If you hold a Hong Kong, Taiwan Province or Korean passport and belong to a "low-risk" country defined by the British Immigration Service, you are likely to get a British entrepreneur immigrant visa without investment.

3.Tier 1 Graduate entrepreneur immigrant visa

Application: Excellent British graduate with certain business thinking mode and entrepreneurial orientation.

Postgraduate entrepreneur visas are aimed at the following two groups of people:

1) British college graduates with real and feasible business ideas (bachelor degree or above);

2) International college graduates (bachelor degree or above) with real and feasible business philosophy.

The path of graduate entrepreneurship visa is 1 year+1 year. During the period of holding this kind of visa, as long as you hold 50,000 pounds of funds for investment, you can change it to tier 1 entrepreneur visa at any time.

The visa holder shall not be trained by a doctor or dentist during his stay in the UK, nor shall he work as a professional athlete (including a coach). The requirements for such visas are as follows:

1) Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or above;

2) The applicant's entrepreneurial project needs to be evaluated and supported by the British university where the applicant is located or the UK Trade and Investment Agency (UKTI);

3) The applicant has sufficient funds to maintain his life in the UK;

4) Need to meet the corresponding English language requirements;

5) If the guarantor of the application is the UK Trade and Investment Agency, the applicant must also comply with the relevant regulations of the UK Trade and Investment Agency.

4.tier 2 general work visa

Application: Excellent British graduates, guaranteed by employers, employment-oriented.

The second kind of ordinary visa is what we often call a work visa. According to the latest policy of Immigration Bureau on April 6th, 20 14, the second-class ordinary visa path has changed from the previous 3 years +3 years to 6 years at most to 5 years +5 years.

Class II ordinary visa holders can only work full-time for the guarantor (company) of the visa during their stay in the UK. They can also take another part-time job, volunteer or study without affecting their main job. To apply for a second-class ordinary visa, the applicant must meet the following conditions:

1) Obtain a visa guarantee from a qualified company;

2) The annual salary reaches the corresponding amount required by the Ministry of the Interior;

3) Meet the English language requirements of the Ministry of the Interior;

4) hold a certain amount of funds that can maintain life in the UK.

You can apply for permanent residence in the UK if you have a tier 2 ordinary visa for 5 years and your annual salary meets the corresponding requirements of the British Home Office for permanent residence in the second category of ordinary visas.

5. Spouse/marriage visa

Applicable object: people with British nationality or permanent spouse, marriage orientation.

If your partner is a British citizen, or holds permanent residency in the UK, or is taking refuge in the UK, or is protected by human rights in the UK, you can consider applying for a British marriage visa. On July 9, 20 12, the British immigration policy changed greatly, and the British comprehensively raised the standards for foreign spouses to immigrate to the UK.

The basic requirements are as follows:

? The applicant is a non-EU national;

? Applicants should be 18 years old;

The relationship between you and your partner must be authentic and officially recognized. Meet one of the following points:

? Married or same-sex marriage

? Cohabitation for 2 years (sufficient proof of address is required)

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After obtaining the visa, you intend to continue living in the UK with your partner;

Your partner or your own salary can meet the requirements;

You and your family will have enough living space to live in Britain;

You must reach a certain level of English. You can pass the English test certified by the Immigration Bureau, and reach the level of CEFRA 1 in the dictation test, or hold a degree certificate of English teaching at least undergraduate level.

6.6. Long-term residence 10 year permanent residence mixed permanent residence

Application: continuous legal residence in the UK 10 years.

According to the current immigration law in the UK, the popular interpretation is permanent residence 10 years-any applicant who has lived in the UK continuously and legally 10 years can apply for the British Green Card (ILR). According to the data of immigrants from all over China who went to study in the UK, there will be many student applicants who studied in China 18 on 20/2065438, which may meet the application conditions.

Many 10 people who apply for permanent residence are worried that this method of applying for permanent residence will be cancelled by the British government in the near future, but our judgment from legal sources is that it is unlikely that the British government will completely cancel this clause. First of all, the permanent residence of 10 is an important clause in the EU human rights law, so the application for permanent residence based on 10 is still valid unless Britain completely withdraws from the EU.

Concept:/kloc-What is 0/0 year permanent residence?

First of all, we must clarify "what is 10 year permanent residence"? In fact, the correct statement of "10 year permanent residence" on weekdays should be "permanent residence based on long-term residence in the UK". So how long will it take to stay in the UK for a long time? Yes, it is 10 year.

It is clearly pointed out in the relevant application guide that from the day someone enters the UK, if he has lived in the UK for more than 65,438+00 years, he has the right to apply for permanent residence in the UK.

It should be noted here that the period of 10 years must be calculated from the day when the person enters the UK, not the day when the person gets a visa. Since the validity of a visa is generally earlier than the date when someone actually enters the UK, I need to declare it here. Strictly speaking, applicants can actually submit their applications 28 days in advance, that is to say, they have the right to apply for permanent residence if they have legally resided in the UK for 9 years 1 1 month and 2 days.

7. Representative visa for overseas independent investment.

Applicability: Large companies in China set up branches in Britain and sent senior managers.

Do not own a large number of shares, and have at least 3 years of senior management experience in the parent company.

With the increasing exposure of visas for chief representatives of overseas companies, such visas are generally regarded as the most economical way to immigrate to Britain by people with high assets and high quality. Compared with the familiar investment immigrants and entrepreneur immigrants, the former two have higher thresholds and greater capital investment.

The overseas chief representative can be said to be a zero-cost immigration route. However, this kind of visa has higher requirements for the applicant's company operation and the applicant's own qualifications.

Requirements for applicants

1) Mustacombfromtoutsiteea applicants must come from outside the eea and can only submit their applications abroad (many applicants in the UK want to change to this type of visa to achieve immigration purposes, but most people in the UK do not meet the following conditions)

2) Notamajoritshareholder cannot be the major shareholder of the company (the Immigration Bureau stipulates that it cannot hold 50% of the company's shares, but according to actual experience, it is generally not recommended to hold more than 20%).

3) Employees directly employed by companies outside the UK are directly employed by the company, that is, third parties who act as sales agents or sign agency contracts with the company are not qualified.

4) At least 2 years working experience and at least 2 years senior management experience in the company.

5) Familiar with the company's business.

6) English language ability a 1 has reached the basic level of communication.

7) SufficentmaintenanceFunds has enough funds to make a living in the UK (the main applicant has at least 3,365,438+00 personal bank accounts for 90 consecutive days).

Requirements for the applicant's employment company

The headquarters of tradingandcentredoutdiseuk company needs to be located outside the UK and stay outside the UK to continue trading (newly established companies and companies that want to move their headquarters overseas do not meet the requirements).

9) Hasnootherbranchrorsubsidiaryayintheuk Company has no other representative offices or subsidiaries in the UK.

There is no other chief representative in Britain.

8. Prospective entrepreneurs prepare entrepreneur visas

One of the most economical ways to immigrate to Britain.

Applicants are required to have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and be recognized by British venture capital.

ProspectiveEntrepreneur visa is a preparatory entrepreneur visa in Chinese. As the name implies, it is set up by the Immigration Bureau for start-ups who have mature business plans and want to obtain third-party business investment (at least 50,000 pounds) in the UK.

With this visa, you can stay in Britain for six months. Applicants must make it clear that the purpose of their coming to the UK is to confirm venture capital, establish and operate enterprises.

3. British welfare system

It can be roughly divided into seven categories: children's and pregnant women's welfare, disability or disease welfare, retirement welfare, widow's welfare, unemployment welfare, low-income welfare and social fund. I. welfare of children and pregnant women

1. Child welfare: No matter how much money you earn or how much insurance money you pay, as long as you have the responsibility to take care of your children, you are eligible for child welfare. The welfare fund is designed for children under 16 years old. Children between 16 and 18 are also eligible if they are still studying in non-tertiary institutions. Application method: the hospital or social security department office has a form to obtain.

2. Family allowance: If you work at least 65,438+06 hours a week, your income is low and you need to take care of at least one child (under 65,438+06, or a full-time student under 65,438+09), you are eligible to apply. The allowance depends on the family income and the number of children. Application method: Forms can be obtained from post offices or social security offices.

3. Guardian allowance: Guardians who take care of children whose parents have died are eligible to apply for guardian allowance and child welfare. Application method: the social security office receives the form and fills in the application.

4. Statutory salary of pregnant employees: When an employee is pregnant, the employer must pay the salary every week, and the amount depends on the employee's income and amount.

5. Single parent allowance: Single parents who have to take care of their children alone can receive single parent allowance. Apart from child benefits, this allowance is only paid to the first child.

6. Maternity allowance: set for those who are not eligible for the statutory salary of pregnant employees. Forty-four pounds and fifty-five pence a week.

7. Social Fund Maternity Allowance: It is applicable to those who receive income allowance, family allowance and disability work allowance and have a deposit of less than 500 pounds. The amount is 100.

8. Child alimony: Ask the separated partner for appropriate alimony to take care of the children's life.

Two. Disability and sickness allowance

1. Nursing allowance: disabled people over 65 who need continuous care. If the applicant is terminally ill, he can get the allowance quickly through special arrangements.

2. Disability allowance for work-related accidents: it is set up for those who can't work due to work-related injuries or occupational diseases.

3. Disability living allowance: People who are sick and need someone to take care of them are also eligible to apply. If the applicant needs help to walk.

4. Disability allowance: set for those who can work at least 16 hours per week. Their employment opportunities may be affected by illness or disability, and applicants must be over 16 years old.

5. Severe disability allowance: must be 16 years old and cannot work for 28 weeks.

6. Disability health care allowance: 16 to 65 years old. Spend at least 35 hours a week caring for severely disabled people who are eligible for medium or equal disability living allowance or nursing allowance. After deducting reasonable expenses, the applicant can't earn more than 50 pounds a week and can't work full-time.

7. Unemployable benefits: Employees who are not eligible for statutory sick pay from their employers are self-employed and unemployed. Applicants must pay enough national insurance.

8. Statutory sick pay: sick leave for 4 days or more. For a period of not more than 28 weeks. Employees must earn more than 58 pounds a week. The legal sick pay you can get is 52 pounds and 50 pence a week.

Third, retirement benefits.

Basic retirement benefits are set for people who are over retirement age (over 60 for women and over 65 for men) and meet the requirements of national insurance. People who want to take care of underage children can get other benefits.

Four. Widow welfare

1. Widow's pension, a widow who was not eligible for a pension when her husband died. The widow is under 60 years old and the amount is 1000.

Widow's mother's allowance: Widows who have to take care of at least one child are eligible for child benefits; Or a widow who was pregnant when her husband left. Allowances are taxable.

3. Widow's pension: the applicant has reached the age of 45 or above, or has stopped receiving the widow's mother's allowance. The amount is set according to the age and the time when the amount stops.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) unemployment allowance

Welfare payments are made every two weeks for one year. Applicants must be able and active in job hunting, and must pay enough first-class national insurance.

The welfare of low-income people with intransitive verbs

1. Income subsidy: set for people who are above 18, whose income is below a certain level, and whose working hours do not exceed 16 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work and actively seek jobs.

2. Allowance for nursing homes and nursing homes: The applicant has been admitted to nursing homes or nursing homes before1March 3, 19931. They can get higher income subsidies to pay for hospital expenses.

3. City Council Tax Allowance: It is handled by the local city Council to help low-income people pay the city Council tax.

4. Rent subsidy: The city council pays rent on behalf of those in need.

5. Medical expenses: free medicine, dental treatment, eye examination, glasses or contact lenses.

6. Other financial assistance: If a relative is serving a sentence in prison, the applicant can receive income assistance, family allowance, disability allowance and transportation assistance.

Seven. Social fund

From the perspective of daily income, people who have difficulty in paying a certain fee include pregnancy (no matter where you come from, it is free to go to the hospital to give birth to a child, and you can also pay for milk powder and provide a fund of 250 pounds a month until the child reaches the age of 18), emergency expenses, interest-free loans, and community care allowances.