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How to Find UK Visa and Immigration Services in Australia
To work in the United Kingdom (UK) or visit in the United Kingdom (UK) the basic need is a UK visa. There is a variety of UK visa, work permits and passports that will enable you to legally work in the United Kingdom (UK) and each has its own eligibility requirements and restrictions. The United Kingdom (UK) Immigration offers a number of visa options, and knowing which visa to apply for should be the first step taken when making plans to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). If you already have a job offer from a company in the United Kingdom (UK) you may be able to apply for a United Kingdom (UK) Work Permit or if you already live in the United Kingdom (UK) you may be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). After a few years, you may even be able to apply for Naturalisation as a British citizen. Your basic requirement will have to pass the life in the United Kingdom (UK) Test to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or the United Kingdom (UK) Citizenship.
Mostly more than 50%, Aussies, Kiwis and Canadians, New Zealanders use this service and it really is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. For many working holiday and ancestry visa holders who want to ensure the visa is done right the first time using a visa service can be a good option. Other nationalities are also can apply for the visa but should see if they qualify for a British or EU Passport or Ancestry Visa over a Working Holiday Visa because of the additional flexibility they provide. Sponsorship is also one best option for many to work in the United Kingdom (UK), also it is a much easier way to get tier 5 youth mobility scheme visa if have already been in the United Kingdom (UK). For more complex visas, such as moving a family to the UK, immigration agency is often the best way to go to ensure applications are approved and costly mistakes avoided.
You can get the United Kingdom (UK) visa and immigration services by using the following ways but not limited to;
* Self-Services:
You can apply for the United Kingdom (UK) visa by using self services. Simply visit in the United Kingdom (UK) government website and apply for a visa and immigration services in Australia.
* Travelers Companies:
Travelers companies are provide visa assistance services at very low cost. They are mainly aimed at working holiday visa as wells as ancestry visas, but can sometimes help with more complex visas situations also. These travelers companies are usually one-stop-shops and typically also sell bank account opening services, NI number services and money transfer services.
* UK Umbrella Companies or Immigration Agencies:
These types of companies are specialists for providing visa services or immigration advice. Typically, they assist you for more complex visas such as sponsorship or helping to relocate families to the UK. Some applications are more difficult and more time consuming than others. For example, Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa hence these companies check application and ensure all the correct documentation is in order and forms are filled out correctly.
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This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Jill Henderson .