HOW TO IMMIGRATE TO U.K. FROM INDIA Immigration to foreign land has its own charisma and UK tops the

chart. Even with the increased number of restrictions the attraction towards U.K has not receded especially from Asia and in particular India. There has been an increased curiosity on how to immigrate to U.K. from India.

There are two ways of applying to U.K. visa. These are tier system - Tier-1 and 2. Tier 1 eligibilities are calculated on the basis of point based evaluation system. Tier 1 visa has further classifications: Tier 1 Investor, Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Tier 1 General.

Tier 1 (Investor) visa: a minimum of £2,000,000 is required if you wish to settles in UK as an investor. Primarily one will be granted 3 years leave and then a 2 year extension which will give access to apply for permanent residency. This period allows you to work or study. Investments are not allowed during this span of time.

One cannot invest in businesses dealing with property or property investment or practice as a doctor of medicine or dentistry. For these professions the education should meet the following requirements:

Their standard of education should meet UK’ level. One must have a primary degree at bachelor’s level or higher in medicine or dentistry from a UK institution that holds a Tier 4 sponsor license or is a UK recognized or listed body

Or you have practiced as a doctor or dentist in training during your previous stay in UK.

As an investor you need to score 75 points which are awarded on the satisfactory fulfillment of above.

Tier 1(Entrepreneur) visa: Under this category one can invest in the UK in order to start a business or be associated to an existing UK business. The amount of investment can be £50,000 or £200,000. The amount may differ on the type of business. As an entrepreneur you need to score 75 points which are awarded on the satisfactory requirement of funds. Further 10 points are awarded for English language and additional 10 points for funds maintenance.

You can also use sharing investment funds. Under this a joint team of entrepreneur can be formed and can share the joint funds. The team should meet the following the application requirement and following criteria:

The same funds cannot be used with a different entrepreneurial team

All documents needed for verification of funds to be produced with the application.

There is another option that is to access to £50,000 investment funds route. That way you need to show that you own£50,000 in investment funds in a

A venture capital firm registered in UK

Seed funding competition in UK

A government department of UK willing to expand.

There is another option that is to access to £200,000 investment funds route. That way you need to show that you own£200,000 in investment fund on your own or you have received it from a family member where you have right of disposal.

One can also consult a seasoned immigration consultancy on how to immigrate to U.K. from India. The immigration to UK is most competitive as compared to any other European land. The regulations are to be strictly adhered and British government has also made the norms tighter. An immigration agent can really be very helpful.

Immigration to UK from India is a tough job. The visa process is under two category tier-I & II. The article details about business visa under Tier I as an investor and entrepreneur.

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