Looking to move to the UK this year? The UK is expected to grant around 300,000 work visas and 450,000 study visas in 2022. This article will detail your steps required to move to the UK in 2022.
Since 2021 and Brexit, UK immigration policy has changed and can be complicated with rules still changing. We provide an overall application strategy which includes a stage by stage tracker to help manage every step of your application, Get Started.
Selecting your visa
If you want to immigrate to the UK in 2022, it is important to check your eligibility and a visa that gives you the best chance of acceptance. The most common paths are the Skilled Worker visa, Health and Care Worker visa and the UK Ancestry visa. Check Here.
You be eligible for more than one type of visa, if you need help or advice on choosing a visa we can help. Book a Consultation.
Gathering Documentation
Once you have decided which visa is best for you, its time to start getting your documents ready as this can take months. This is an important step but the documentation required will vary by visa, length of stay, occupation or country of origin. This includes proof of an English language test, we can help with this and documentation through our partners throughout the UK.
You may also be asked for a police certificate, job offer, university offer and medical exams. It is best to start these as early as possible and start gathering them in advance of your application.
Applying for your visa
Once you have selected your visa and gathered the relevant documentation, it is time to apply on the government website. Applications can be complex requiring personal information alongside supporting documents, this is to prove your identity. Normally biometrics are required which is having your fingerprints and photograph taken at a local visa application centre. Once you have applied online, proven your identify and provided all documents required, you should get a decision within 3 weeks.
What we do
Moving abroad is a difficult and complex process, have you spent hours looking for a certain piece of information or answer to your question? The good news is we are your feet on the ground in the UK who will help make the transition as smooth as possible. Were here to answer questions not clear on the government website. We help you every step off the way, whether you arrive with a Skilled Worker Visa or are here on a Working Holiday. Our aim is to build the largest online community of like minded people who want to move to the UK. We have network of partners from recruitment to letting agents to help you settle more smoothly. Contact Us.
Planning your new life
Once you have submitted your application, it is time to start planning for your life in the UK. Moving to a new country is not always easy, and although it can be nerve-racking, it is also an exciting time. Use our Plan section to find some information about which country or city you would like to live in, and what services you need for arrival. This includes finding accommodation, buying a phone, setting up a bank account and much more. We can help with all of this and will build you a personalised package for you getting off the plane.
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