Immigration to the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers a large selection of Immigration
Visas, Residency and work permits, some of which lead ultimately
to Permanent residency (Indefinite leave to remain), a British
Citizenship and a UK Passport.

Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP) One of the most popular
ways of settling in the UK is through the Highly Skilled Migrant
Program, quite a new program which was designed to compete with
similar programs in other countries. This program, which is
based on a points system, enables the Visa holder to enter the
UK without a job offer or sponsorship, and effectively work for
any employer in the UK.

Work Permit Visa If you have a job offer from a UK based
employer, you should apply for a sponsored work permit. You
should bear in mind that this work permit will be valid only for
5 years for this specific employer only. Living in the UK on
such a visa is counted towards the requirements for permanent
residency.

Working Holiday Visa If you are under 30, and a citizen of a
Commonwealth (former British Empire) country you are probably
eligible for a Working Holiday Visa. Such Visa enables you to
legally work in the UK for 2 years.

Permanent Residency & Citizenship Once you obtained a HSMP Visa
or a Work Permit Visa, you are eligible to have your spouse and
children live in the UK with you. After several years of legal
residency, you would be able to apply for a UK Citizenship and
Passport.