Can I migrate to the UK without a job offer?

Can I migrate to the UK without a job offer?

The UK is always considered a suitable destination for migration as it offers a wide range of work, business study, and family immigration opportunities. Indian nationals who wish to settle permanently in the UK require a suitable visa and reside here continuously for the applied time period. Foreigners who have lived in the UK for five years can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), allowing them to reside there permanently.

 

Most Indians migrate to the UK with a job offer. However, there are four types of visas that allow people to get a work visa or work permit in the UK without a job offer. Though the job offer is not required, an individual need to fulfill other criteria to successfully apply for an unsponsored work visa in the UK.

 

Types of Visa for Indians without a job offer

 

High Potential Individual visa (HPI)

The High Potential Individual visa (HPI) is a new route that was introduced on 30th May 2022. Foreigners with recent overseas degree-level qualifications from a top university in the Home Office's global universities list can apply for the High Potential Individual visa. The High Potential Individual doesn't need a job offer. Rather, they can allow to find jobs in the UK.HPI can stay up to 2 or 3 years (only for PH.D candidates) without a visa extension. Although, the HPI cannot apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. After acquiring a job in the UK, they must apply for a skilled worker visa to reside there.

 

Requirements of High Potential Individuals Visa:

To acquire an HPI, an applicant must be:

 

• Must be above 18 years
• Must have an overseas degree from an educational institution listed on the Global Universities within last five years
• Must complete the English language proficiency
• Have sufficient funds of at least £1,270

 

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The UK Graduate Visa

Foreign nationals who have completed their degree or post-graduation in the UK are allowed to stay for an additional two years to find a job in the UK. However, the UK Graduate visa can’t be extended. After acquiring a job, they need to apply for a different type of visa.

 

Requirement of the UK Graduate visa

To acquire the UK Graduate visa, the applicant must have the following:

 

• Must apply within the UK
• Hold an existing student visa or Tier 4 student visa
• Complete a bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in the UK

 

The UK Global Talent Visa

Foreign nationals with potential in streams like academic research, arts and culture, or digital technologies can apply for the UK Global Talent visa. The UK Global Talent applicant must be supported as a potential candidate by the endorsing body.

 

The UKL global Talent visa holder can stay up to 5 years and extend their visa or apply for ILR for a permanent settlement in the UK after 3 or 5 years.

 

Requirements of the UK Global Talent Visa

To acquire the UK Global Talent Visa, an applicant must be:

 

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be supported by Academia or Research, Arts and Culture, Digital Technology
• Have sufficient proof of funds

 

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The UK Ancestry visa

This UK Ancestry visa is only for Commonwealth and British Overseas citizens and nationals. Applicants must have grandparents who were born in the UK. The UK Ancestry visa holders are allowed to reside for 5 years, after which they can apply for ILR.

 

Requirements of the UK Ancestry visa

To acquire the UK Ancestry visa, the applicant must have:

 

• Must be aged above 17 years
• A commonwealth or British citizen
• Proof of grandfather born in the UK
• I intend to work in the UK
• Sufficient funds

 

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