UK Immigration Guide for Indians

Comprehensive pathways to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Immigration Routes

1. Skilled Worker Route

Best for: Professionals with job offers

Steps:

1. Find UK employer (sponsor license holder)
2. Receive Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
3. Apply for Skilled Worker visa
4. Enter UK and work
5. Settle after 5 years

2. Global Talent Route

Best for: Exceptional individuals

Steps:

1. Apply for endorsement
2. Receive endorsement letter
3. Apply for Global Talent visa
4. Work freely in UK
5. Settle after 3-5 years

3. Student Route

Best for: Those seeking UK education

Steps:

1. Get offer from UK institution
2. Obtain CAS
3. Apply for Student visa
4. Complete studies
5. Switch to Graduate visa
6. Find sponsored employment

Key Requirements

English Language

• IELTS UKVI or equivalent
• Level B1 for most visas
• Higher for some categories

Financial Requirements

• Maintenance funds
• Varies by category
• Usually £1,270+ required

Qualifications

• Recognition in UK
• UK ENIC assessment
• Job-appropriate skills

Settlement Path

Standard Route (5 Years)

1. Maintain continuous residence
2. Meet absence limits
3. Pass Life in UK test
4. Meet English requirement
5. Apply for ILR

Fast Track (3 Years)

• Global Talent
• High earners (£100K+)
• Certain categories

Citizenship

After 12 months of ILR:

• Apply for British citizenship
• Citizenship ceremony
• British passport

Cost Overview

| Visa Type | Application Fee | |-----------|----------------| | Skilled Worker | £625 - £1,423 | | Global Talent | £623 | | Student | £490 | | ILR | £2,885 |

Plus Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035/year

Contact Zafco for UK immigration guidance.