The UK is still one of the world’s greatest countries. It’s incredible quality of life and multicultural cities make it one of the most attractive destinations for professionals seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Despite the upheaval of Brexit, it retains a strong economic position due to its established institutions and deep involvement in global trade. The best cities in the Uk for immigrants to settle down include London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and Reading.

Rumi Visa Consultant can help you navigate the intricacies of UK immigration law to help you settle in the world’s premier English speaking destination.

Why Settle In The UK?

• Strong economy with established industries
• Huge demand for skilled talent to power its advanced economy
• Vibrant, entrenched Indian community
• Exceptional and free healthcare via NHS
• Home to some of the world’s best universities
• Powerful passport to facilitate global travel

Documents required for migrating to the UK

• You need to take English Language Proficiency Test. This mainly includes IELTS and TOEFL.
• You should belong from a country which is not being included in the European Economic Area or the EEA.
• You should have all the required documents, work experience certificates and others needed to enroll in a college or apply for a job to enter in UK.
• You should have the required amount of funds needed to support yourself during your stay on a student or work visa for initial years in UK.
• You are also required to submit character and health certificates that will further prove your qualification for the required visa.

UK Immigration Process

The United Kingdom comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Being one of the world’s most sought after migration destinations, the UK offers an array of options for individuals seeking to settle down. Typically, individuals need to first move to the UK temporarily and then apply for an ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain). Some of the ways to move to the UK include:

• Migrating to the UK with a job offer on hand
• Settling down in the UK through the student route
• Settling down in the UK if you are married or engaged to a UK citizen or permanent resident
• Migrating to the UK as an entrepreneur setting up a business
• Migrating to the UK as an investor

In order to migrate to the UK, candidates will need a good IELTS score and must meet all professional, legal and financial criteria. These criteria depend on your chosen migration path. Y-Axis helps individuals identify the correct immigration route and then assists them at every step of their migration journey. Our two decades of immigration experience make us your best option to increase your chances of settling down in the UK.

Roadmap to the UK

• Highly qualified foreigners

• Skilled foreign workers with a job offer in a shortage area

• Youth mobility and temporary foreign workers

Minimum wages required 

Type of visa	Minimum wages required
Skilled Worker visa	£26,200 (up from £25,600). The minimum equivalent hourly rate will increase from at least £10.10 per hour, to at least £10.75 per hour
Global Business Mobility	Senior or Specialist Worker visa – £45,800 (up from £42,400)
	Graduate Trainees visa – £24,220 (up from £23,100)
	UK Expansion Worker visa – £45,800 (up from £42,400)
Scale-up Worker visa	£34,600 (up from £33,000)

 Top Occupation & Salaries

Occupation	Salary
IT & Software	£55,000 – £85,000
Marketing & Sales	£53,000 – £70,778
Engineering	£50,000 -69,000
Hospitality	£48,000 – £65,000
Healthcare	£45,000-£68,000
Accounting & Finance	£65,000 – £84,000
Human Resources	£55,000 – £75,000
Construction	£50,000 – £65,000
Professional and Scientific Services	£63,000 – £95,100

Eligibility

• In 2020, the UK government announced a points-based immigration system. The main features of the points-based migration are:
• Candidates for immigration to the EU and non-EU countries shall be considered equally.
• The points-based system must be followed by highly skilled workers, skilled workers, and students who wish to come to the UK.
• For skilled workers, a job offer is required.
• The salary level has been cut from 30,000 pounds to 26,000 pounds per year.
• Applicants must demonstrate their ability to communicate in English (A-level or equivalent).
• Highly skilled professionals must be endorsed by a UK authority, but they are not required to have a job offer.
• Students who wish to study in the UK will be subject to a points-based system and will be required to present verification of an admission letter from an educational institution, as well as English competence and financial resources.
• 70 points is the minimum score required to be eligible for a visa

How to score 70 points

The applicant will receive 50 points if they have a work offer in the United Kingdom and are able to communicate in English. Any of the following qualifications can be used to earn the additional 20 points needed to qualify for the visa:

• Applicant will receive 20 points if you have a job offer worth at least 26,000 pounds per year.
• A relevant PhD is worth 10 points, while a PhD in a STEM field is worth 20 points.
• An offer for a position with a skill shortage is worth 20 points.

Category	Maximum points
Job offer	20 points
Job at appropriate skill level	20 points
English speaking skills	10 points
Salary of 26,000 and above or relevant PhD in a STEM subject	10 + 10 = 20 points
Job in a shortage area	20 points