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01 Dec 2017
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04 Apr 2017
自2017年3月13日起,所有支持文件(护照以外)应由担保人或申请人寄至如下英国地址。护照仍需要在签证申请中心递交。
PO Box 5852
Sheffield
United Kingdom
S11 0FX
次变化是由英国签证和移民局提出,并作为继续改善和保持优秀客户服务的一部分。这意味着担保人将能够在英国提交支持文件,并更快的将材料返回给担保人。
签证和决定通知将随护照归还给申请人。支持文件将返回给在英国的担保人。
定居签证申请将继续由英国签证和移民局在客户服务标准的60个工作日内作出决定。
支持文件中需包含哪些内容:
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申请人需在信封外盒所附文件的第一页右上角清楚地标明申请GWF号码(在线申请完成后自动生成)和递交申请的签证申请中心的城市。
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申请人护照的复印件需放在最前面。
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一份打印的申请表格和照片。
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所有支持申请的补充文件,包括任何源于英国的文件,例如:资产和住宿的证明。
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所有文件的A4复印件(无任何装订)。
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所有文件不可塑封。
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文件应按一下顺序排列:
◎ 申请表格及附件2
◎ 英语语言证明
◎ 关系证明文件
◎ 资产证明文件
◎ 住宿证明文件
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申请人需将文件连同一个适当大小的,已付费的并填有回邮地址的信封一起提交,以便材料可以返回到在英国的担保人。
如若申请人未能提供以上信息可能会导致延迟申请的评估。申请人的支持文件可能会在申请人收到申请决定前返回给担保人,这是流程的正常部分,申请人无需进一步联系英国签证和移民局。
护照将被如何处理?
申请人的护照不会被寄到英国。它将被安全运送到北京的英国签证与移民局。
担保人需要做什么?
申请人的担保人应将所有支持申请的文件直接发往Sheffield.
申请文件将被如何处理?
所有支持性文件将直接从谢菲尔德签证处返还给在英国的担保人。
签证是否会被审理更长时间?
不会,英国签证与移民局会继续根据其客户服务标准,60个工作日内,审理定居签证申请。如果在服务标准时间内无法完成审理,英国签证与移民局会写信给申请人解释原因。
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28 Mar 2017
2017年3月16日,英国内政部向会议提交了一系列移民条例的变更。这些变更主要影响到2017年4月6日或之后使用雇主担保的申请,一下是这次变动的概要:
海外无犯罪记录证书
英国移民局宣布,2017年4月6日起,来自海外的工作签证申请人需提供无犯罪记录证明,此项主要针对在教育,健康和社会护理部门的工作签证申请者及其成年家属。移民局目前公布了将受到影响的标准职业分类(SOC)和对应的工作类型,公司内部调职将不会受到影响。
移民技能费用
2017年4与人6日起,聘用海外员工(需工作签证以及企业内部调职签证)的企业需要支付移民技能费用,除以下情况例外:
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作为毕业生培训人员的企业内部调职申请者;
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从事博士级别职业的申请者;
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学生签证Tier4转工作签证Tier2的申请者。
改企业每年需为每位工签下的职工缴纳10,00英镑的移民技能费用,小型企业或慈善企业每年则交付364英镑。
健康保险费用
自2017年4月6日起,公司内部调职签证的申请人(及其家人)如果要在英国居留6个月或6个月以上需要支付每人每年200英镑的健康保险费用。
Tier2工作签证的其他政策变化
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综合科学,被计算机和中文教师将被列入短缺工种名单,中学化学教师将不再属于短缺工种;
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持有工作经验的工作签证申请人需符合年薪30,000英镑的基础标准。2019年7月前,从事健康,教育的工作者将不受此变更影响;
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企业内部短期员工调动签证,即将关闭,不再接受新申请。除毕业生培训人员以外其他所有企业内部调动员工签证申请人,最新年薪要求将至少为41,500英镑;
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高新企业内部员工调动签证潜心要求,将从155,300英镑降至120,000英镑,申请人签证经批准后最长可获得9年有效签证。
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企业内部员工调动签证申请者如果年薪达到73,900英镑或以上,可不用提供至少一年工作经验证明;
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支持高价值的商业项目或重要的新引进投资项目的工作签证申请者不需要完成居民劳动力市场测试,同时也不受Tier2名额受限的约束。
更多信息请访问GOV
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13 Mar 2017
从2017年2月10日开始,在北京,上海,广州签证申请中心递交的普通和加急的第一层级,第二层级和第五层级签证,普通第四层级签证和普通定居签证所需的支持文件会在签证中心进行扫描并发送至英国签证及移民局。这项新流程已于2017年2月17 日在沈阳,西安,福州,长沙,成都,南京和杭州签证中心开始实施。于2017年2月24日在武汉,济南,深圳,重庆和昆明签证中心实施。这项新流程将允许申请人在签证审理过程中保留其支持文件。所有加急和超加急的第四层级签证继续提交纸质申请。除申请人有效护照外的其他支持性文件将会在签证申请中心进行扫描并返还给申请人。申请人也可以提交清晰度,可读性较高的复印件。
为了减少申请人在签证中心的等待时间,请注意以下几点:
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提交的所有文件需为A4尺寸。
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将所有非A4尺寸的文件使用A4的纸张进行复印(包括旧护照页)。
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所有提交的文件均不可使用订书钉或夹子装订。
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所有文件不可以压模。
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破损或褶皱严重的文件无法进行扫描,因此需将此类材料使用A4尺寸纸张进行复印。
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如多人共享同一份文件,例如,一家人同时申请,需为每位申请人提供一套完整的复印件。
当申请人在线完成签证申请表后,需要使用条形码分类纸将不同类型的文件进行分类。例如,资金类文件和英语语言证明。申请人在递交文件至签证中心进行扫描之前,需要使用带有操作说明的条形码分类纸将文件进行分类。将文件按照要求进行整理,有助于更快完成扫描并将文件返还,同时减少申请人在签证中心的等候时间。如果申请人递交非英语或威尔士语的文件,包括资金文件,请同时提供完整的翻译件以便对文件进行独立验证。
更多信息请访问GOV
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22 Dec 2016
12月17日,英国内政部又出台了针对申请Tier2工作签证的新规定。从2017年4月6日开始,部分从境外首次办理工作签证的申请人及其成年家属需要提交无犯罪记录证明。申请人需提交之前十年(18岁及以上年纪到申请日)连续或者累计居住12个月及以上的国家的无犯罪记录证明。从2017年1月份开始,雇主有义务通知申请工作签证的员工这个新规定,以便他们能尽早的准备资料及顺利的拿到工作签证。
以下是受影响的工作职称:
1181 Health services and public health managers and directors
1184 Social services managers and directors
2211 Medical practitioners
2212 Psychologists
2213 Pharmacists
2214 Ophthalmic opticians
2215 Dental practitioners
2217 Medical radiographers
2218 Podiatrists
2219 Health professionals not elsewhere classified
2221 Physiotherapists
2222 Occupational therapists
2223 Speech and language therapists
2229 Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified
2231 Nurses
2232 Midwives
2312 Further education teaching professionals
2314 Secondary education teaching professionals
2315 Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
2316 Special needs education teaching professionals
2317 Senior professionals of educational establishments
2318 Education advisers and school inspectors
2319 Teaching and other educational professionals not elsewhere classified
2442 Social workers
2443 Probation officers
2449 Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified
更多信息请访问GOV
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09 Nov 2016
2016年11月3日,英国政府发布了有关Tier 2 工作签证的新政策。
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2016年11月24日起,有工作经验的人申请Tier2 ( General)时,最低年薪将调至25,000英镑,英国政府有意在2017年4月,将年薪要求调至30,000英镑。部分健康和教育等相关的职业例外,在2019年7月之前都不受此限制。此外,对于第一次申请工作签证/无工作经验的人,最低薪资要求仍为20,800英镑
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护士一职仍然列在紧缺职位清单,但是作为雇主在雇佣非欧洲经济区的人员来英从事护士职位之前,仍然需要进行居民劳动市场测试
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Tier 2 ICT (企业内部调动)实习生可以在实习工作任期途中或者任期结束前更改职位,但是不需要其雇主重新做居民劳动市场测试 ( Resident Labour Market Test )
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Tier 2 ICT (企业内部调动)从国外调到英国分公司(短期)的申请人,年薪将调至30,000英镑
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Tier 2 ICT (企业内部调动)对于毕业见习生,年薪要求降至为23,000英镑
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Tier 2 ICT (企业内部调动) Skills Transfer类型的签证将关闭
详细变更请访问
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04 Nov 2016
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10 Aug 2016
2016年8月1日,英国移民局宣布8月8日至10月4日期间,每天将向选择在北京,广州和上海签证申请中心递交申请的第四层级申请人开放100个超级优先服务签证预约。
超级优先签证服务的申请将会被最快处理。在大部分情况下,签证申请会在材料递交后的24个工作小时内出结果。
选择超级优先签证服务的申请人需要在周一到周五之间的早上11点前,本人向北京,广州或上海的签证申请中心递交。
超级优先签证服务的费用为750英镑,可以在线支付或在申请中心支付。
为避免不必要的延误或拒签,请申请人仔细检查材料。
详细请访问
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27 May 2016
英国签证处将在长沙,昆明,西安三个城市开设英国签证中心。
根据今年预测的破纪录签证需求量,英国将要增加其在中国的签证服务中心网点数量 ,签证中心将由原来的 12 个增 至 15 个。
新的签证中心将设立于长沙,昆明和西安。从下个月开始,新的签证中心就开始接受申请人的签证申请。
这三个位于理想地点的新中心不仅是为了扩大服务遍及的地理范围,也让越来越多的中国民众能更容易地接触到英国签证服务。同时,新的签证中心也会推出多种已在其他中 心运行的付费服务,包括非常受欢迎的英速签服务。
英国扩张在华签证服务中心网络的承诺,是由英国首相大卫卡梅隆在去年 10 月份习近平主席对英国进行国事访问期间许诺的。
此外,为了做好充足准备以应对签证高峰期,英国也正在扩大其在北京和广州的签证申请中心。
三个新的签证中心的开放日和地址分别是::
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6 月 10 日:西安- 陕西省西安高新区沣惠南路与科技六路交汇处摩尔中心 A 座 1103, 邮政编码:710000
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6 月 15 日:昆明 - 云南省昆明市北京路 1079 号欣都龙城 5 栋 1502B, 邮政编码:650000
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7 月 1 日:长沙- 湖南省长沙市天心区湘府中路 258 号鑫远白天鹅酒店二层 1-3 号会议 室, 邮政编码:410000
从六月初开始,顾客在线申请签证时就可以在新的签证申请中心进行预约。 更多具体细节将在适时公布。
想了解更多详情,请浏览网页
英国签证中心特快/加急服务详细介绍, 请浏览网页
申请英国签证,请登陆网站
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08 Apr 2016
2016年3月11日,英国政府颁布了针对于部分移民条例的变更声明。新条例将从2016年4月6日起正式实施。
根据该新声明,主要变更如下:
在同一担保学校转换专业
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Tier 4 学生只可以在同一担保学校转换专业,如果
- 该担保学校是高等教育机构(HEI)
- 其新主修课程必须是本科学位或以上,并且不可以低于其转换前学位
- 该主修课程要在申请人现阶段签证到期前结束并完成,并且
- 该担保学校必须确认其转换前后主修课程是有关联的,或者其俩个主修课程相辅相成
学术进展
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在英国境内续签Tier 4 签证,申请人必须就读于本科或者本科以上学位。
学习年限的计算(本科学位)
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英国政府将把申请人的签证有效期作为时间限制计算的根据,而不再是申请人在签证有效期内的课程学习时间长度为根据
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如果申请人18周岁以前持有过Tier 4 学生签证,该签证有效期也将被计算在时间限制内
工作权利-创办公司
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学生在求学期间,将被禁止建立/注册其名下任何企业
详细讯息请访问:GOV.UK
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01 Mar 2016
2016年2月26日,英国政府正式通过了针对于英国各项签证费用上调的方案,并设定了新条例的实施日为2016年3月18日。
根据该条例,费用变更如下:
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对于和经济增长有直接关联的签证类型,比如学生签证和工作签证,相关的签证费用将上调2%
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所有的访问签证将上调2%
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所有永居、入籍相关的签证费用,将上调25%。这是因为这些申请类型会给获签者带来最大的个人利益
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所有英国境内优先服务(包括超级优先)、境外优先服务的费用,将上涨33%
详细费用变更请参考。
详细信息请访问:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-new-immigration-and-nationality-fees
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05 Feb 2016
英国政府于1月18日宣布了续签家庭签证的新的语言要求。
非欧盟家属(配偶或父母)2年半后必须通过A2级别的口语和听力以达到续签家庭签证至5年的要求,从而申请永居。
实施新的A2要求是为确保家属签证申请者在英国居住期间提高其原有的基本英语能力,从而更多的参与并投入在英国的日常生活。
为了给将受影响的申请者足够的准备时间,此规定从2016年10月后实施。因此,在2016年10月之前的申请者将不会受到此规定影响。英国政府稍后会将正式实施此规定的具体日期和进一步的细节发布在GOV.UK
自2011年11月,英国公民或和持有英国永居身份的人,其非欧盟配偶申请家庭签证需要证明其具备基本英语口语和理解力。这项规定于2012年7月开始运用申请家属签证的父母申请人。
自2013年10月,任何永久居留的成年移民申请者需要达到B1级别的口语和听力测试,并通过新Life in the UK test
消息来源于https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-a2-english-requirement-in-the-family-route
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29 Jan 2016
英国政府已于2016年1月11日向中国公民开始实施全新的2年访问签证试运行。根据该试运行计划,在中国大陆申请标准的6个月访问签证的中国申请者将有资格申请2年多次入境访问签证,并且签证申请费用同样为85英镑。
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-home-office-launches-new-two-year-chinese-visa-pilot
这将提供显著的价格优惠和便利,并且为客人计划英国出行提供更大的灵活性。
在 gov.uk 网站上的签证申请流程保持不变。希望使用这个全新签证的申请人请参考以 下说明:
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.请不要在 1 月 11 日之后立即匆忙申请签证 – 您必须是计划是在未来 3 个月内前往 英国。
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您必须在 gov.uk 网站 在线申请。
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该试运行将从 1 月 11 日星期一(北京时间)00:01 开始。在此时间之前申请并支付申请费的申请人不适用于这个新的签证安排。
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现阶段,申请者将仍然需要申请和支付85英镑的6个月标准访客签证。然而,该申请将会被自动归纳至新的两年试行计划中。申请者在申请的时候,不应该点击现行的两年标准访客签证,因为申请者将会被收取更高的价格为324英镑的费用。
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成功获得签证的申请者如果护照的有效期在两年签证有效期结束之前到期,仍然可以访问英国。申请者必须同时持有新的护照和带有有效英国签证的旧护照出行。
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该试行计划开放给持有任何种类中国护照,并在中国大陆地区申请标准访问签证的 中华人民共和国公民,但是以下访问目的的申请除外:
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私人医疗
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器官捐赠
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访问学者
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ADS指定目的地旅游计划
该试行计划同样不适用于这些访问类型:注册结婚/同性伴侣关系访问,有偿活动访问, 转机访问。
更多关于英国签证申请流程的指南,可在此获取。
如果您有任何问题或需要请联系我们,博梦园签证咨询公司可以为您提供专业和全面的意见。
18 Jan 2016
UKVI will be releasing the new online application service for Tier 4 applicants, applying from within the UK.
It has the following benefits:
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The application form is shorter.
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The questions are more logically ordered and now take as little as 15 minutes to complete.
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Log on is now easier, requiring just an e-mail address and password.
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The service integrates with the Immigration Health Surcharge website, thus reducing the need to input data twice.
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The customer can check and modify their answers online at any point prior to paying their health surcharge.
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The service can be accessed on all computers, mobile and tablet devices.
Standalone appointment booking for Premium Services will also be improved for easier and smoother system.
If your application form is under processing:
As part of UKVI’s planned transition to the new online application service, the following changes will commence on Thursday 28 January, and be completed by 9:00am on Monday 1 February. Customers will be able to use UKVI services throughout this period.
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The new online application service will be launched on www.gov.uk for Tier 4 applications and Premium Service Centre appointments
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You will no longer be able to begin a new application on the current UKVI Apply Online facility for Tier 4
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You will no longer be able to book a new standalone appointment on the current UKVI Apply Online facility
You will be able to log in and complete applications which have been started prior to Thursday 28 January. These applications can be completed and submitted until midnight on 25 February.
What this means for you:
If you currently have a Tier 4 application in progress on the current online system, you must complete, pay for (including health surcharge), and submit your Tier 4 application no later than midnight on the 25 February 2016. After this date you will no longer be able to access the partially complete application form.
If you are unable to complete your application by this date, or you wish to re-start your Tier 4 application on the new online application system, you will need to submit a new application from Monday 1 February.
If you wish to retain any information held in your UKVI Apply Online account, you must access your account and save copies before midnight on the 25 February 2016. This includes copies of any previously submitted applications, or forms for appointments at Premium Service Centres.
If you have any questions regarding this new system experiment by UKVI, or are concerned about your application through BPA, please do not hesitate to contact us.
14 Jan 2016
If you lose your BRP, you must apply for a replacement BRP within the regulated time. You may be fined up to £1000 and have your permission to stay could be removed if you do not apply within time.
If you lost your BRP in the UK , you must apply within 3 months from the date you lost your BRP. A replacement BRP costs £45. You must report to the Home Office immediately by emailing BRPLost@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, calling +44 (0) 208 527 3263, or via online report (https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/los...). You can choose either postal or premium service (only if you have leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain). The application process and details could be found here:https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/419177/BRP_RC__guidance_notes_04-15.pdf
If you lost your BRP outside the UK, you must apply within 1 month from the date you lost your BRP. Again, you must report to the Home Office immediately by email, phone, or online report. As BRP cannot be applied from the outside the UK, you must apply for a single entry visa to re-enter the UK. Once you entered the UK you will need to apply for a replacement BRP as explained above.
BPA assists your re-application to enter the UK from outside and replacement of BRP. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
(Ref: https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/replace )
11 Jan 2016
Some foreign nationals can registered themselves to get through UK border control faster. If registered, you do not fill in a landing card.
Eligibility
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You must have a passport from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or USA
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You must be aged 18 or older
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You must have a visa or have visited the UK 4 times or more in the last 24 months
You will be able to use at;
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UK/EU entry lanes and ePassport gates (if you have a biometric passport) at Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, London City, Luton, Manchester and Stansted Airports
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Fast Track entry lanes at Heathrow terminals 3 and 4
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Eurostar terminals at Paris, Brussels and Lille without having to fill in a landing card
Cost
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£70 to apply to use the service for 1 year
(If the application is unsuccessful, you will get £50 back)
Updating information
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If already registered and need to update passport details, it costs £20
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Updating visa information is free
Payment
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Debit or credit card to pay online
Duration of application
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Usually take up to 10 working days until the decision is made
( Ref: https://www.gov.uk/registered-traveller )
07 Jan 2016
Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) comes under Tier 5, allowing the holder to work full-time in the UK.
According to UK Visa and Immigration rule, you can apply for a Tier 5 YMS visa if you:
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Want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years
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Are aged 18 to 30
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Have £1890 in savings
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Have certain types of British Nationality or are from certain countries
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Meet the other eligibility requirements
What you can and cannot do with Tier 5 YMS Visa, also the details about how to apply for it can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/tier-5-youth-mobility/overview
In 2016, nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply for Tier 5 YMS visa:
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Australia
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Canada
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Japan
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Monaco
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New Zealand
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Hong Kong
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Republic of Korea
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Taiwan
The date of application, allocated number of applicant slots, requirements and procedures vary on each country.
Please visit the following link for certain countries;
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Japan ( News BPA )
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Hong Kong (http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/plan/guidance.htm )
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Republic of Korea (http://whic.mofa.go.kr/index.do )
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Taiwan (https://iyouth.youthhub.tw/main.php )
BPA offers full support for Tier 5 YMS visa application, once you get selected for the slot. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions and concerns regarding to 2016 Tier 5 YMS application.
21 Dec 2015
Thank you very much for using our service since 2011.
We have renewed out logo this year, and uploaded the website and social media sites in order to improve the information provision and service transparency. The newsletter system has newly started in winter 2015, to provide the latest UK Visa and Immigration news.
UK Visa and Immigration rules have been changing rapidly in the past year, it is highly significant to follow the latest guidance for the success of your application. BPA will continue providing essential information to support everyone who wishes to enter the UK.
All the staff of BPA wishes your wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!
*Please check our closing time for Christmas and New Year break. It may take longer to reply your inquiries via email or website, yet we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
BPA is closed:
Dec 24th – 28th, 31st, Jan 1st – 3rd
Any inquiry please email; info@beaumontparkassociates.com
18 Nov 2015
Those who hold EEA visa or EEA Family visa, the following information should not be ignored if you are willing to apply to UK Citizenship in the near future.
Condition to apply for UK Citizenship from EEA/ EEA Family Visa - You must
acquire a permanent residence before applying British citizenship.
Applicants, who have acquired permanent residence under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 following 5 continuous years residence in the
UK, will need to show they have completed a further 12 months of residence in the UK free of immigration time restrictions when applying for British citizenship.
Any applications for British citizenship received on or after 12 November 2015 from persons who have acquired permanent residence in the UK in line with the Regulations,
will need to show they hold a permanent residence card (if a non EEA national) or a document certifying permanent residence (if an EEA national) as evidence they have acquired permanent residence.
(Ref: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/476706/Free_movement_rights_V14_0_EXT.pdf,
pp.22)
BPA offers standard and premium service for the application of Permanent Residence and UK Citizenship, please do not hesitate to contact us.
11 Nov 2015
The following changes regarding Tier 4 General were announced on 13th July 2015, which is to be implemented on 12th November 2015.
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ban college students from extending their Tier 4 visas in the UK unless they are studying at an ‘embedded college’, one which has a formal, direct link to a university that is recognised by the Home Office. This will require them to leave and apply for a new visa from outside the UK if they wish to study another course
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ban college students from being able to switch visas to Tiers 2 or 5 in the UK, and require them to apply from outside the UK
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reduce the time limit for study at further education level from 3 years to 2 years. This brings the maximum period into line with the length of time British students generally spend in further education
For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tier-4-visas-immigration-rules-changes
29 Oct 2015
Today, 29 October, The government announced, changes to the Immigration Rules. Most of these changes affect applications made on or after 19 November 2015, and are outlined below.
Asylum
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Not allowing EU nationals to make asylum claims, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
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Clarifying the circumstances in which refugee status will be withdrawn.
Settlement
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Ensuring indefinite leave and naturalisation applicants, who normally rely on an English language qualification, take a Secure English Language Test.
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The introduction of the £35k minimum earnings threshold for Tier 2 settlement, which will come into force on 6 April 2016.
Family/Private Life
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Providing that a child’s application for entry clearance will be refused where the Secretary of State considers that the sponsor or the sponsor’s partner poses a risk to the child.
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) of the Points Based System
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Amending the endorsement criteria used by Tech City UK, to better reflect the skills and experience of target applicants who are most likely to add value to the UK digital technology sector.
Tiers 2 and 5 of the Points Based System
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Adding nurses and four digital technology jobs to the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List.
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Changes to clarify the charity worker rules for sponsors and applicants.
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Setting the annual allocation of places available under the Youth Mobility Scheme for 2016.
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Minor amendments to the list of Government Authorised Exchange Schemes.
Additional technical changes are being made to the Immigration Rules. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules-statement-of-changes
News Source from: Home Office Communications
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/immigration-rules-changes
21 Oct 2015
The following changes to the Tier 2 visa application process will take place on 12 November 2015.
Tier 2 – Premium Service Centre (PSC) customers
· The Tier 2 paper application form, for PSC use only, will be removed from www.gov.uk, along with the standalone appointment booking function; and
· Tier 2 premium customers can now submit applications and book PSC appointments online, at www.gov.uk.
PSC appointments are readily available at present, so customers and their legal representatives should not be significantly impacted by the changes to the way appointments are booked.
Customers wishing to reschedule standalone appointments booked prior to 12 November should continue to do so via their UKVI Apply Online account.
Tier 2 - Dependents
· Tier 2 will be removed from the Points Based System (PBS) dependent paper form. This means that all Tier 2 dependant applications made from 12 November will be made via the online application process at www.gov.uk
The PBS dependant paper form will remain on www.gov.uk, for use by Tier 1 and Tier 5 dependents.
Sponsors are encouraged to direct Tier 2 customers (and any legal representatives) to use the new online service, as soon as possible, as it is a simpler and more user-friendly application process.
Premium Sponsors
If you are a Premium Sponsor you can also contact your designated Account Manager for further information about any of the above changes.
For more information about the Tier 2 application process visit www.gov.uk here
28 Sep 2015
If you wish to know whether or not a company and University are a registered sponsor under UK Visa & Immigration, you can access to the most updated list below.
Register of licensed sponsors: STUDENTS Tier 4
The above link contains the list of Tier 2 and Tier 5 sponsors, with information about the category of workers they are licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.
The list gets updated on the daily basis, therefore it is highly significant to always receive the most updated information. BPA offers full support service on the application for Sponsorship License.
Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime regarding questions about Tier 2, Tier 5, Sponsorship License, and so on.
1 SEP 2015
UK Visas and Immigration is converting a number of visa application centres to user pays centres.
From 1 September, applicants will pay a £52 fee to use the application centre, in addition to their visa application fee.
The fee will apply at all user pays centres and is a reduction from what is currently charged at existing user pays centres in nearly 100 other locations.
The affected visa application centres are:
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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Jalandhar, India
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Osaka, Japan
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Jinan, China*
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Izmir, Turkey
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Rostov, Russia
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Dusseldorf, Germany
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Madrid, Spain
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Rome, Italy
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Warsaw, Poland
*Jinan will convert to a user pays centre on 1 October.
The £52 fee only covers the cost of operating application centres in these locations and ensures that customers do not have to travel long distances, or to another country, to apply for a visa.
The fee will apply to all applications submitted and paid for after midnight (UK time) on 1 September.
News Source from : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-user-pays-visa-application-centres-on-1-september-2015
19 Aug 2015
From 1st September 2015, if you are applying for entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or as an adult dependant (over 18 years old) of the main applicant in this route, you must provide an overseas criminal record certificate for any country you have resided in continuously for 12 months or more, in the 10 years prior to your application.
Following specified documents must be provided by an applicant:
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The original certificate, for each country (excluding the UK) where you have resided continuously for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, since aged 18 years old, issued by the overseas authority.
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If the original is not in English, then you must provide a translated copy of certificate, in line with the requirements set out at: www.gov.uk/certifying-a-document
UK Visa & Immigration Rules have been changing remarkably in recent years. It is essential to obtain the most updated information for the success of your application.
BPA provides highly efficient, lowly priced, and customised premium service to all the companies and individuals who need visa & immigration support. Please contact us directly to solve any questions and concerns you have.
News source from:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/446119/t1_i_guidance_07_2015.pdf
3 Aug 2015
Tier 4 (General/Child) Immigration Rules Changed. From 14 July 2015
The start date of your temporary vignette granted by Entry Clearance Officer
The length of the temporary vignette is now 30 days
This vignette is valid from the date either 30 days prior to the start of your
course OR 7 days before your proposed traveling date, whichever is later
You must enter the UK and collect your Biometric Resident Card at the allocated address, which includes the full length of your Tier 4 visa
The changes of maintenance requirements for Tier 4 (General/ Child) apply from 12 November 2015
Tier 4 (General)
The required level of Maintenance Funds for students who will study within London will be raised to £1265 per month
The required level of Maintenance Funds for students who will study outside London keeps the same (£820 per month)
Tier 4 (Child)
The required level of Maintenance Funds for Child students who will study at a non-residential school will be raised to £570 per month
The required level of Maintenance Funds for Child students who will study at a non-residential school, is under the age of 12 and is accompanied by a
parent, will be raised to £1560 per month
The requirement level of Maintenance Funds for Child student who is aged 16
or 17 and is living independently and studying at a non-residential Independent School in London will be raised to £1265 per month
The requirement level of Maintenance Funds for Child student who is aged 16
or 17 and is living independently and studying at a non-residential Independent School outside London will be raised to £1015 per month
All Tier 4 Students
ALL the students now need to prepare the sufficient funds to cover the whole
length of their course, or up to 9 months, whichever is shorter
The maximum amount accommodation being paid which can be offset against
the maintenance requirements will be set to £1265 if the student stays in accommodation arranged by the Tier 4 sponsor and he pays this money to that Tier 4 sponsor.
17 Aug 2015
If you wish to know whether or not a company is a registered sponsor under UK Visa & Immigration, you can access to the most updated list here.
The above link contains the list of Tier 2 and Tier 5 sponsors, with information about the category of
workers they are licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating. The list gets updated on the daily
basis, therefore it is highly significant to always receive the most updated information. BPA offers full support service on the application for Sponsorship License. Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime regarding questions about Tier 2, Tier 5, Sponsorship License, and so on.
14 July 2015
The government announced changes to the Immigration Rules on 13 July. Many of these affect Tier 4 of the points-based system.
The main changes will:
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stop new students at publicly funded colleges from working, bringing them in line with those at private colleges (from August)
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allow university students to study a new course at the same level but only where there’s a link to their previous course or the university confirms that this supports their career aspirations. There will be credibility interviews and sanctions against universities who abuse this rule (from August)
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ban college students from extending their Tier 4 visas in the UK unless they are studying at an ‘embedded college’, one which has a formal, direct link to a university that is recognised by the Home Office. This will require them to leave and apply for a new visa from outside the UK if they wish to study another course (from November)
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ban college students from being able to switch visas to Tiers 2 or 5 in the UK, and require them to apply from outside the UK (from November)
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reduce the time limit for study at further education level from 3 years to 2 years. This brings the maximum period into line with the length of time British students generally spend in further education (from November)
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stop Tier 4 dependants from taking a low or unskilled job, but allow them to take part-time or full-time skilled work (from the autumn)
News source from:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tier-4-visas-immigration-rules-changes
15 March 2015
You may need to pay a healthcare surcharge (called the ‘immigration health surcharge’ or IHS) as part of your immigration application.
If you’re applying online or through the premium service centre, you’ll pay the surcharge as part of your application or when you book an appointment.
If you’re applying by post, you must pay the healthcare surcharge onlinebefore you send your application - you’ll need to include the IHS reference number on your application form.
Your information will be shared with the National Health Service (NHS) in England if:
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you’ve paid the healthcare surcharge (or are exempt from paying it)
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your visa or immigration application is granted
You’ll then be able to use the NHS. You’ll still need to pay for certain types of services, eg prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests.
You should bring your biometric residence permit with you when you access healthcare in the UK.
You’ll have to pay:
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£150 per year as a student, eg £300 for a 2-year visa
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£200 per year for all other visa and immigration applications, eg £1,000 for a 5-year visa
Visitor visas and short-term visas
You don’t have to pay the healthcare surcharge if you’re applying from outside the UK for a visitor visa or any visa that lasts 6 months or less.
You don’t need to use the healthcare surcharge service or get an IHSreference number for your visa application. Instead, you’ll have to pay for any healthcare you get through the NHS at the point you use it.
More Infomation:
https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/when-you-need-to-pay
News Source from:
https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/overview
22 April 2015
UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.
Two new providers have been selected to deliver approved Secure English Language Tests and will replace current providers from 6 April 2015.
The two new test providers are:
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Trinity College London (for customers applying in the UK only)
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IELTS SELT Consortia (for visa customers applying outside or inside the UK)
The new SELT test centres are spread throughout the UK and the rest of the world and will continue to provide easy access for applicants, including a number of new ‘pop-up’ centres in locations where testing was previously not available.
Applicants should go to the SELT page on this website for further information and to find out where their nearest test centre is located. Further information for customers located outside the UK on how to book a test will be available on the IELTS website later this month.
Transitional arrangements
Applicants who take the language test on or before 5 April 2015 with the current providers will be able to use their certificates until 5 November 2015.
Customers who require a SELT should only book a test with a new provider from 6 April. Tests taken with old providers from 6 April will not be acceptable with your visa application.
*No longer available TOEIC score.
News Source from:
Go to SELT page below to find where you can get Tests;
30 January 2015
Please go for linked GOV.UK website to find new application form, if you are the family member of an EEA national who is exercising Treaty rights in the UK and you wish to apply for a registration certificate (if you’re an EEA national) or residence card (if you’re a non-EEA national) as confirmation of your right of residence in the UK.
To find the new form;
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-a-uk-residence-card/apply
News Source from;
16 October 2014
the Tier 1 (Investor) route is being reformed following recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee. The minimum investment threshold will be raised from £1m to £2m. The government will also consult further on what sort of investment the route should encourage in order to deliver real economic benefits, and other improvements to the route. A consultation document will be published in due course.
The changes announced on 16 October 2014 by the Home Office. Tier 1 (Investor) Visa route come into effect on 6 November 2014.
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