UK Immigration & Visa Consultant in Chennai
The new immigration system of the United Kingdom brings good news for Indian students and professionals in the UK. However job offer is required to enter this stream. The UK immigration points-based system treats EU and non-EU citizens equally and aims to attract people who can contribute to the UK's economy.
Indian students and professionals in STEM profiles would be able to obtain Permanent Residence faster under the new system.
The new system for UK immigration consists of five new tiers that are open to all citizens outside of the EU country.
Tier 1 (General) has replaced the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme (HSMP) and it includes all work, study, and training immigration routes into UK. The introduction of the points based system gives better opportunities for skilled workers from outside the EU whose jobs are on the Critical Skills Shortlist.
United Kingdom Permanent Resident Benefits
- You have access to Healthcare, pension and other social benefits.
- High standard living
- High average salaries
- Free education facilities
- Improvement in a financial situation
- You will be eligible to apply for British Citizenship after five year of residence in the UK.
- Children born in Uk shall automatically gain citizenship of the country by birth
Skilled Worker Route
The Skilled Worker route, Candidates from India needs to demonstrate that:
- You have a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor
- Your job offer is at the required skill level – RQF 3 or above (A Level and equivalent)
- You must have English Test Report as per the standard
Major Requirements
Indian workers would need to have a salary of at least £25,600 per annum to qualify for immigration to the UK. All applicants will be able to trade characteristics, such as their qualifications, against a lower salary to get the required number of points.
If your salary is less than the minimum salary requirement, but no less than £20,480, an applicant may still be eligible if they have:
- Your Job offer in a specific shortage occupation
- Your PhD relevant to the job
- Your PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job
Skilled Worker Points Breakdown
Skilled Worker Points:
| Characteristics | Mandatory/Tradeable | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Job offer by Approved Sponsor | Mandatory | 20 |
| Job offer should be in Appropriate Skill Level | Mandatory | 20 |
| English Language at Required Leve | Mandatory | 10 |
| Salary Wages of £20,480 to £23,039 | Tradeable | 0 |
| Salary Wages of £23,040 to £25,599 | Tradeable | 10 |
| Salary Wages of £25,600 or above | Tradeable | 20 |
| Job Offer in Skill Shortage Occupation as listed by Migration Advisory Committee | Tradeable | 20 |
| Education qualification: PHD relevant to the job | Tradeable | 10 |
| Education qualification: PhD in a STEM field relevant to the job | Tradeable | 20 |
A minimum of 70 points is required to apply to UK Skilled Worker Route
Pathways
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
- Tier 2 General Migrant, Intercompany transfer / Work permit, Skilled migrant
- Tier 4 Study Permit
- Tier 5 Religious Migrant/ Government Migrant
- UK Ancestry Visa
- EEA Family permit
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- Skilled Migrant Visa
- Family members or Dependants visas
- Family Route visa Applications
- Sponsor License
- EU Settle & Pre Settled status
- Settlement in the UK
- Naturalisation as a British Citizen
- Visitor visa & Short-term Routes – Priority Services
- General UK Visas.
PassX Immigration Consultant Services
PassX Immigration offers a wide range of UK Visas and UK Immigration services as well as pathways to overseas migrants including UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, Business, Study, Visit and Work Visa for the UK.
- Documents checklist
- Complete application processing
- Documentation sorting and form filing
- Electronic Application
- Travel Health Insurance (If required)
- Updates and follow up
- VFS UK Appointment Booking
- Job assistance (If required)
- Concierge services
Why Choose PassX for UK Immigration?
- Local experts with Office in Chennai
- UKVI-compliant documentation specialists
- Support with University admissions & Job sponsorships
- Transparent process with real-time tracking
- 100% confidentiality and personalized attention
PassX Immigration is your trusted UK visa and immigration consultant, helping hundreds of individuals and families from Chennai achieve their UK dreams with expert guidance and end-to-end support.
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