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Our team of immigration specialists are on hand to provide you with comprehensive guidance and end-to-end support for all categories of UK visa and work permits.

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30+ years of experience in UK visas

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Trusted immigration services for individuals & businesses

From personal visa routes to employer sponsorship and business immigration — our OISC-regulated team provides clear, practical advice at every stage.

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is also commonly referred to as 'Permanent Residence'. If you are a foreign national and you are granted Indefinte Leave to Remain, you will have permission to live and work in the UK without restriction. Visa categories that can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain include: Spouse visa / Unmarried partner visa (after 2 years for visas issued prior to 9 July 2012) Tier 1 visa / UK work permit (after 5 years) UK ancestry visa (after 5 years) EU nationals and dependents (after 5 years) Long residence (after 10 years legal residency in the UK) ILR Qualification Criteria To qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain you must saitsfy the following criteria: You must complete 5 years of continuous residence in the UK and adhere to certain income requirements Keep a detailed record of any absences from the UK over the last 5 years, as any lengthy absences may impact upon your application You must demonstrate a good knowledge of language and life in the UK, by way of the Life in the UK' test - a compulsory 45 minute test devised for foreign nationals seeking indefinite leave to remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen Want to know if you qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain? Talk to our experts and get the right advice first time, every time. Find Out Now

Partner Visas

The UKBA rules and regulations make it possible for eligible partners of UK citizens or permanent residents to enter and live with their partner in the UK. Partner visa categories include: Spouse visas (husband or wife) Civil partner visas (for same sex partners) Unmarried partner visas Fiance visas To qualify under one of the UK's partner visa categories listed above, applicants must be of a minimum age plus they must meet English language, accommodation and maintenance requirements. In addition, applicants must also be able to demonstrate that their relationship is existing and genuine in nature. Partner visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements. Want to find out if you qualify for a UK Partner Visa? Talk to our experts and get the right advice first time, every time. Find Out Now

Applying from the United States

The rules and regulations around entry to the United Kingdom for foreign nationals (including American citizens) are governed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA). Unlike the United States of America, the United Kingdom does not operate a ‘visa waiver programme’ and as such everyone who enters the UK (and who doesn’t have right of abode in the UK) will require a visa in order to stay in the UK. The United States however, is included as one of the UK’s ‘designated countries’ and as such in many instances American citizens coming to the UK in a tourist or business visitor capacity will simply be able to apply for a visa upon arrival in the UK. The UK has very precise definitions of tourism and business. American citizens seeking to enter the UK in any other capacity such as an intern (paid or unpaid), student, prospective student, spouse/fiancé/partner, parent, charity worker/religious worker, or American citizens coming to the UK to work (either paid or unpaid) or to marry, and all dependents in the preceding categories, are required to obtain UK entry clearance prior to entering the UK regardless of the duration of their stay. Entry to the UK as a Tourist UK Tourist Visas allow American citizens to enter the UK without the need for some of the more formal routes of immigration. Tourist visas are valid for any period of time up to a maximum of 6 months. To visit the UK in a tourist capacity you must be able to show that: you intend to visit the UK for no more than six months; and you have enough money to support yourself and live in the UK without working or needing any help from public 1funds. Entry to the UK as Business Visitor American business people seeking to come to the UK for short periods of time in order to carry out business related activities may be eligible to enter the UK as a Business Visitor. American citizens seeking to visit the UK as a Business Visitor should: be based abroad and not intend to transfer their base to the UK, even temporarily; and receive their salary from abroad, although it is acceptable for them to receive reasonable travel and subsistence expenses whilst in the UK; and not be involved in selling goods or services direct to members of the public; and not be replacing someone in the UK, including for temporary leave periods; and not be coming to the UK to do work placements or internships. Entry to the UK for the Purpose of Marriage/Civil Partnership If you are entering the UK for the purpose of marriage or forming a civil partnership, please see the following section of our site: ‘ UK Partner Visas for American Citizens ’. Entry to the UK for the Purpose of Employment and Work If you are entering the UK for the purpose of seeking employment or taking up work in the UK, you can find out more by visiting the section of our site titled ‘ UK Work Visas for American Citizens ’. Entry to the UK for the purpose of study If you are entering the UK for the purpose of study please see the section of our site titled ‘ US Citizens and Studying in the UK '. Routes for Settlement in the UK as a US Citizen There are several UK visa categories that can lead to settlement in the UK for an American citizen. These include: Unmarried Partner visa Spouse visa Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa Tier 1 Investor visa Tier 2 Work Permit Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer All of the above visa categories can lead towards Indefinite Leave to Remain - an immigration status that is granted to a person who does not hold right of abode in the UK, but who has been admitted to the UK without any time limit on their stay and who is free to seek and take up employment or study in the UK without any restrictions. Identify Cards for American citizens Under the provisions of the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008, the UKBA also has begun mandatory issuance of identity cards to American citizens who apply for an extension of their stay in the United Kingdom as students or as the husbands, wives, or partners of permanent residents. Detailed information regarding UK identity cards for foreign nationals is available here .

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OUR TEAM

Meet our immigration specialists

Carl Thomas

Owner, Visalogic

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Vanessa Thomas

Director and Owner of VisaLogic

Specialist in UK Immigration services and helping clients reduce their visa costs.

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Aaron Canlas

Partner at Visalogic

As an Immigration Consultant I have dealt with immigration applications specialising in all Points Based applications, Sponsorship Registration, Management and Compliance; working in various sectors with a focus on hospitality, sport, banking and finance and IT.

Despite my work with several corporate clients, I also practise in all areas of private and family immigration.

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Tom Barltrop

Senior Immigration Consultant at Visalogic

I am a level 2 OISC registered Immigration Consultant and currently hold the title of Senior Immigration Consultant. I assist, prepare and lodge visa applications for my private clients across all Non-points based system applications, in addition to providing support to junior consultants and trainees in preparation for their own registration.

I also handle a number of corporate accounts, liasing with HR departments, Sports agents and Directors in preparing Skilled Worker and International Sportsperson applications.

I am a specialist for Sports visit visas, particularly within the Polo industry, International sportspersons, as well as Seafarer transit visas and the exemption scheme associated.

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