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Thursday, March 1, 2012

UK's New Permanent Settlement' Norms

Until now, permanent settlement was automatic. If a migrant spends five years in the UK in an immigration route that leads to settlement, and has not committed major criminal offences, permanent settlement was granted, irrespective of the salary level.

                                                   Theresa Mary May,Home Secretary

New Norms scheduled to be introduced in April 2016 require -
migrants to show evidence of earning at least 35,000 pounds in annual salary before being granted permanent settlement.
After spending five years in their jobs, those seeking permanent settlement after April 2016 will need to earn at least 35,000 pounds in their jobs for permanent settlement.
Those who do not qualify will be required to leave the UK after six years.

Immigration Minister Damian Green said migrants who enter as PhD-level scientists and researchers will qualify for settlement without having to meet the 35,000 minimum salary threshold.

From March 5,2012, all UK Visa applicants in the following countries will be required to submit and pay for their visa online as part of the revised UK visa application process:
  • India
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Fiji
















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