The difference between naturalization and permanent residence of British immigrants

The difference between naturalization and permanent residence of British immigrants

China law stipulates that citizens cannot have dual nationality. After obtaining British citizenship, although you can enjoy welfare and travel around the world, there are restrictions on returning to China to visit relatives and stay for a long time. Therefore, many people choose to stay permanently and keep their China passports to "leave a way out" for the future. For those who wander between green card and naturalization, how many people will catch the last bus stipulated in the old law and be forced to give up their China passports?

According to the new law, all foreigners who have not obtained permanent residency or British nationality are temporary residents. Among the holders of temporary residence visas, there are three types of visas that can further apply to become permanent residents or join British nationality: those who temporarily stay in the UK due to work factors are mainly composed of immigrants who apply for the first level (high-tech immigrants, investment immigrants or entrepreneurs) and the second level (skilled workers) according to the scoring system; Temporary residence in the UK for family reasons, and their close relatives have obtained permanent residency or British citizenship; People in need of asylum and their families

At present, British work visa holders can apply for permanent residence after working for five years.

During the probation period, the applicant must meet the basic requirements of becoming a British citizen, such as continuous work, stable family relationship, abiding by the law, knowledge of English and basic knowledge of living in Britain (that is, passing the British life test). In addition, the new law also stipulates some factors that can give applicants extra points, such as potential income, special arts, scientific and literary talents, education, industries in short supply, English proficiency and living in areas with immigration needs (such as Scotland).

Applicants who actively participate in community service and volunteer work can issue certificates of relevant activities or work participation. Although this project is not included in the score of naturalization application, it can shorten the time limit for applying for British citizenship-that is, if the applicant can prove that he actively integrates into British society, serves the community and participates in local activities during his internship, he can apply for naturalization as early as one year later. In other words, it takes eight years for high-tech immigrants to become British citizens, but now it is possible to complete it within six years, and the naturalization of relatives has been reduced from five years to three years.

If the applicant does not want to become a British citizen, he must have a probation period of at least three years before applying for permanent residence.

In addition, naturalization applicants who fail to achieve the required score to become British citizens during the internship period will automatically become permanent residents after the internship expires. The longest probation period is five years.

According to the new law, in order to obtain permanent residence, applicants need to spend a longer time in "immigration detention", instead of automatically applying for permanent residence after the expiration of the employment visa, refugee visa or family reunion visa stipulated by the current law. In addition, the new law also stipulates that anyone who applies for permanent residence or naturalization must pass the British life test during the probation period, and those who choose naturalization must pass more complicated British humanities and political tests before they can obtain British citizenship. But accelerating the acquisition of British citizenship is not good for most immigrants from Chinese mainland. Since China citizens are not allowed to have dual citizenship, most immigrants from Chinese mainland to Britain tend to choose permanent residency.

Extended reading: the scoring standard of high-tech immigrants in Britain

1. Education

Bachelor degree: 15; Master's degree 25 points; Doctor's degree 30 points.

2. Work experience

Graduated from university for 5 years or more than 3 years as a doctor, 25 points, with more than 3 years as a doctor and more than 2 years of advanced experience, 35 points; University graduate 10 years or above with 5 years of advanced experience, plus 50 points; Senior experience: general manager, director, department manager, supervisor, project leader, etc.

3. Work income: (50 points) Annual income12,500 pounds (16,000 yuan) or more 25 points;

Annual income of 365,438+0,250 (400,000 RMB) and above 35 points;

Annual income of 78 125 (1 ten thousand yuan) and above 50 points;

Investment dividends (full-time work can be counted), rent collection, dividends, inheritance and other income. Not included in the calculation.

4. Achievements

25 points for outstanding achievements; 50 points for outstanding achievement

If you have published a first-hand research report; Recognized artistic achievements; Lifetime achievement award awarded by national institutions.

Spouse score: the spouse or cohabiting partner is a technician, 10.

(with a degree or equivalent professional qualification, now or ever working at the bachelor's degree level)

5. Priority application (50 points)

Qualified family doctors, nurses and nurses, IT professionals, finance and commerce, insurance, procurement, space carrier technology, aviation technology, human resources, second language teachers, engineering management, business accounting, nuclear energy resources, energy resources, mobile communications and electronics, business experts, electric power and mechanical engineers, tourism services, etc.

Apply for visa extension:

The applicant first obtained a British high-tech immigrant visa 12 months. /kloc-after 0/2 months, you can continue to obtain a British high-tech immigrant visa for three years according to the following four conditions.

(1) If the applicant finds a job in the UK, he can continue to obtain a three-year visa extension for British high-tech immigrants with relevant work certificates;

(2) Applicants who set up their own companies in the UK can continue to obtain a three-year extension of the UK high-tech immigrant visa.

(3) Applicants who work in the UK and start a company by their own employment can continue to obtain a three-year visa extension for British high-tech immigrants with relevant work and company certificates;

(4) Applicants who have neither found a job nor started their own company in the UK should provide sufficient evidence to prove that the plan is in progress, such as several job application forms or business plans, and can continue to obtain a three-year extension of the British high-tech immigrant visa.

After three years (after holding a high-tech immigrant visa for four years), the applicant will have the right to apply for permanent residence. After one year, he can choose to apply for a British passport or still hold a China passport.

Extended reading: the process and conditions of British immigration

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

The processing cycle is short, and it only takes 3-6 months to get an entry visa.

British investment immigration procedures:

1. Fully understand the relevant situation and decide to immigrate to the UK;

2. Sign a customer agreement with the immigration agent and pay the deposit;

3. Customers should prepare relevant information about immigration and accept background investigation;

4. Open a private account and an investment account in the UK. Submit an investor visa application in the home country;

5. Obtain an investor visa for investment;

6. Obtain a three-year residence visa;

Apply for extension of 2-year residence visa after 7.3 years;

Apply for a permanent residence visa after 8.5 years.

The conditions for investing in immigration to the UK are:

1 10,000 UK investment immigration application conditions

1. Investment100,000 pounds, and permanent residency:

2. Invest 6,543,800+to buy the safest AAA British government bonds in the world from banks approved by the government;

3. The principal applicant 18 is over one year old and has no criminal record;

4. The investment lasts for 5 years, and the annual cumulative turnover time cannot exceed 180 days;

Application conditions for 5 million investment immigrants

1. Invest 5 million pounds to obtain permanent residency:

2. Invest 5 million pounds to buy the safest AAA British government bonds in the world from banks recognized by the government;

3. The principal applicant 18 is over one year old and has no criminal record;

4. The investment lasts for 3 years, and the annual cumulative turnover time cannot exceed 180 days;

100000 investment immigration application conditions

1. Invest100,000 pounds and obtain permanent residency:

2. Invest 6,543,800,000 pounds to buy the world's safest AAA British government bonds from banks approved by the government;

3. The principal applicant 18 is over one year old and has no criminal record;

4. The investment lasts for 2 years, and the annual cumulative turnover time cannot exceed 180 days;

Note: the main applicant only needs to stay in the UK for more than 6 months each year. If affiliated applicants apply at the same time, they need to go to the UK for 5 years every year. The more times, the better.