How long does it usually take to apply for immigration to the UK?

# 中中中 # Introduction The current popularity of British immigrants is still very high. When preparing your application, you need to make serious preparations to ensure that your application can pass smoothly. Let's see how long it usually takes to apply for immigration to the UK.

1. UK immigration processing cycle

Among them, the processing time of the Immigration Bureau is only about 6 weeks. After the successful application for investment immigration, only the main applicant needs to reach the prescribed residence period, and his spouse and children will automatically obtain permanent residency. If the applicant meets certain living conditions, he can apply for British citizenship in the sixth year after successful immigration. British investment immigrants do not acquire British citizenship in one step. At the beginning, the British Home Office issued a three-year entry permit visa for the whole family. Two months before the entry permit visa expires, the application for residence visa will be extended for two years. The two-year extended residence visa expires before you can get a permanent residence permit for the whole family. In the sixth year, people who meet the living conditions can apply for British citizenship. The requirement of living conditions is that you will stay outside the UK for no more than 450 days during your second to fifth years in the UK. Naturalization applicants are counted individually, not by family. However, after becoming a British citizen, the departure time is no longer restricted.

According to the latest requirements of British immigrants, applicants for future investment immigrants will be graded. Only applicants with 75 points are eligible. For first-time applicants, as long as you have a deposit of 6,543,800+0,000 pounds, and you can spend it freely in the UK, or you have 2 million pounds of private assets, and an authorized financial institution provides you with a loan of 6,543,800 pounds, you can get 75 points in the score.

Generally speaking, the new regulations are more convenient than restrictive for investment immigration applicants. Especially in the newly implemented scoring system, the qualification examination has a relatively objective standard, and the lifting of work restrictions is more conducive to the main applicant to restart his career in the UK according to his own wishes.

2. British immigration procedures

1. The principal applicant must first submit an application to the relevant British diplomatic or consular agency in his country of residence. After passing the examination of immigration officials, the British government will grant the principal applicant, spouse and children under 18 a short-term entry and residence permit for two years.

2. After the end of the two-year residence period, the principal applicant must apply for "residence extension" in the UK. The British government guarantees that the main applicant can get a three-year residence extension if he meets the following requirements:

Have entered the UK with the UK as their main place of residence, and have lived in the UK most of the time (that is, at least 6 months per year, but at least 9 months per year, especially when they have not obtained permanent residency).

According to the regulations, the investment in Britain has always been no less than 1 10,000 pounds.

Being able to ensure one's residence, accommodation and other living needs (except for self-employment or business operation) without being employed or needing government resources.

3. After extending the residence for two years, the applicant can apply for ILR (permanent residence). If the principal applicant meets the following requirements, the British government will approve his application:

Have entered the UK with the UK as their main place of residence, and have lived in the UK most of the time (that is, at least 6 months per year, but at least 9 months per year, especially when they have not obtained permanent residency).

English language ability can meet the needs of living in Britain. /kloc-spouses and children under the age of 0/8 (during the application for permanent residence) also need proof of language ability to apply for permanent residence.

3. Popular cities for British immigrants

Manchester

For many people in China, perhaps the first impression of the word "Manchester" is football or university. But from the British point of view, Manchester has not only football and universities, but also an internationally renowned musical atmosphere, diverse cultural composition and a long and tortuous history. It is also the most popular place to live and work outside London-a complex and dynamic polyhedron.

Liverpool

Located in Liverpool, Merseyside, northwest England, many people may be more familiar with The Beatles, the Titanic cruise ship registered here, and the two football clubs here. However, in history, Liverpool was once one of the economic circles in Britain. /kloc-in the 0/9th century, the total wealth of Liverpool even surpassed that of London. Although Liverpool had a downturn in the process of transformation, it began to recover at the end of the 20th century, and now it has ushered in the northern power station plan vigorously promoted by the British government.

bristol

Bristol is located in the southwest of England and has a long history. It is the cultural center of drama and art, with amazing architecture, beautiful harbor, rolling hills and idyllic scenery. Because of its rapid economic and population growth, it is listed as the top five economic growth centers in Britain, second only to Manchester City. Ranked fourth among the cities with strong and sustainable growth in the UK. London-Bristol is one of the regions with the best economic performance in Britain.

Sheffield

Sheffield is located in the middle of England. It was built in seven years and is located in South Yorkshire. It is the fourth largest city in Britain. The University of Sheffield and sheffield hallam university, the international excellent teaching and research centers, are located here. Sheffield also has the following glorious titles: the university city with the most harmonious relationship between local residents and students, the steel city synonymous with the steel industry, the first sports capital in British history, the birthplace of the oldest football club in the world, and the national sports industry city awarded by the British government.