Education and Training Visa for U.S

Education and Training Visa for U.S
To study in the United States in an official or vocational institution, applicants must obtain documents from the United States. These documents are the forms I-20 or I-20M which are issued by a school or institution approved by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

In addition the student must be registered in the Information System of Student and Exchange Program (SEVIS). Your school or program must register in SEVIS.
The student submits the form and visa application to the Embassy or Consulate for consideration. The spouse and unmarried children under 21 years’ students can apply for visas on the basis of the student category of the principal applicant. Each person must submit a complete application for visa and passport, each person must pay the processing fee separate application. You can also request applicants to submit marriage and birth certificates to confirm their relationship with the student. Cohabiting relationships are not recognized for the purposes of a visa to the United States.

Students and their dependents may work only in certain situations. For example, in general, are allowed to work in the school although employment may not exceed twenty hours per week while school is in session. It is permissible for students to work full time during vacations and when school is not working regularly. Spouses and children generally cannot work. If any doubt, it must consult with the school counselor in charge of international students and officials BCIS. We must remember that it is expected that you possess students financial means - from scholarships, other income or a combination of both to complete a full course of study without working in the United States.

All applicants must have sufficient scholastic preparation and knowledge of English (unless you are following a training program) to conduct a full course of study. If knowledge of English is inadequate, the school must show that it can offer and expressly accepted the student to pursue a full course of study in the student's language or have been conducted arrange tutorial language assistance English for the student. The consular officer must be satisfied that the applicant may, with tutorial support, complete a full course of study in the United States.
Official Student (F)
This visa applicant who has been accepted by an official institution, college, university, seminary, conservatory, high school, elementary school, or other official institution or program of linguistic training in the United States is granted. The applicant must possess a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) completed, signed by himself and by the staff of the school.

From the November 30, 1996, new laws prevent consular officers from issuing visas F to applicants going to study in primary schools or adult education programs financed by public funds, regardless of which may bear the cost thereof. Students applying for F visas to study in public secondary schools (from the 7th to 12th grade) must demonstrate that they have paid the full price regardless of subsidies that further education might have. Students with an F visa can only access public education for not more than twelve months. Foreign students may no longer use the US residence of their relatives to attend public high schools. These regulations apply to students who attend private schools do not apply. These provisions do not affect the dependents of holders of other categories of visas such as E, H, L or J.

To grant the visa in question, the student must submit the payment receipt issued by the school authority. As evidence of this, the I-20 form must be endorsed to indicate that payment has been made. Alternatively, school officials must provide the student a certified statement letterhead paper signed by an authorized official sign I-20. This statement indicates that the payment has been made.

STUDY IN AMERICA

STUDY IN AMERICA

The colleges and universities in the US are about 9,000. Among the best find:

• CALIFORNIA at Stanford University (www.stanford.edu) and the University of California, Berkeley (www.berkeley.edu)

• In CONNECTICUT Yale University (www.yale.edu) which is the flagship for art classes, architecture, theater, law. The patriotic motto coined by the students of this prestigious university of Connecticut is "For God, for country and for Yale" that sums up the spirit of education.

• In District Of Columbia Georgetown University (www.georgetown.edu) that focuses its training fiolosofia and theology.

• ILLINOIS in the University of Chicago (www.uchicago.edu)

• INDIANA in the University of Notre Dame (www.nd.edu)

• MARYLAND at the Johns Hopkins University (www.jhu.edu)

• in MASSACHUSETTS Harvard University (www.harvard.edu) that offers the highest levels of instruction for courses in business, law, economics, sociology and psychology.

The offer represents prestigious faculty of medicine, biology, political science; obviously admission costs much (about 40 thousand dollars) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that represents excellence in scientific research.

• in NEW JERSEY Princeton University (www.princeton.edu)

• In New York New York University (www.nyu.edu) and Columbia University (www.columbia.edu) located in the heart of the Big Apple, the most cosmopolitan and dynamic of the United States. Among the best graduate schools there are those of medicine, political science, history, engineering and cinematography.

And the concept of best may vary according to what are the priorities and interests of the student who must then assess their choice on the basis of:

- Admission criteria / selectivity

- Accreditation

- Teachers

- Cost and availability of financial assistance

- Size of the university, resources and facilities available (library, computer)

- Geographical location, location, weather conditions and cost of living, accommodation types available

- Specific services for foreign students

Application form:

Enrolment in college is a complex and requires a lengthy process of collection of documents, certificates and letters of recommendation. To access you have to fill the application form to the Office of Admissions and send it with the required documents by the deadline specified by the university (usually between December and March).

The documents required are:

- Level of education (transcripts); the high school diploma, transcripts of previous years and certificates of exams and vote.

- Certificate score (official score report) TOEFL

- Certificate score (official score report) the admission test required (SAT I, SAT II, ​​or ACT)

- Study program (personal statement) key element in the evaluation of the Office of Admissions, read up on the catalog of the university about the characteristics and requirements of the program. The document must be written in English and is indicative of the language skills of the candidate.

- Financial information (financial statements) and any request for financial aid (financial aid form)

- Letters of recommendation (reference letters) an opinion of the professors on the ability of the student in his studies, his maturity, the ability to study, motivation, work experience significant,

- Application fee (application fee) on average between 50 and 100 dollars

Visa to enter America:

To enter the United States is required to fill online form for electronic travel authorization (Electronic System for Travel Authorization ESTA). After the procedure, the system will tell you if you are allowed to embark on a flight to the United States but will not give you the absolute certainty that you will be accepted in the American territory. To complete the form please visit: esta.gov).

For any more information you can visit the US Embassy dedicated ESTA: Us Embassy (www.usembassy.it) the authorization will be valid for a period of two years, so in case of several visits in this time frame it is not necessary to require more permissions, but simply update their data.

If you are owner of an electronic passport issued after 2006 or one-readable you can enter the United States without a visa, taking advantage of the "Visa Waiver Program - Visa Waiver". You can use this program only if you are traveling for business and / or pleasure; to stay in the United States no more than 90 days and you have a return ticket to their country of origin.

The answers that will be provided by the system "ESTA" can be of three types:

1) "Authorization Approved", in the case of granting authorization. The authorization will be valid for two years or until the traveler's passport expires and will allow the ability to make multiple trips to the United States for each of them without the need for a new registration on - line and consequently a new authorization;

2) "Travel not Authorized", in case of refusal of authorization. In this case you must contact the American Consulate at which the request was made for a visa to the United States;

3) "Authorization pending", in case further information is necessary for the purposes of granting the permit.

Visa to study in America:

To study in America you need a special visa, other than tourism which moreover does not allow carrying out a professional activity. The most interesting work opportunities are offered by the two formulas, internships and summer jobs.

The F-1 visa must be done at the American consulate, after a short conversation, but only when the student proves to be enrolled in a full time course and be able (or his family) to meet the costs of studio and room and board in the United States (which is proved by a certificate transfer).

So, first of all, we must do the registration for the course and ask the American University to prepare the I-20, the key piece to get a visa. Obviously, it is also necessary to have a valid passport.

You have to fill in the registration forms to the course, including the demand for the I-20, "I-20 Application", which requires a certificate from the sponsor (who agrees to finance the stay- this person may be the same student) and its bank. This certificate must refer to an approximate figure (and not a bill) expenditure; each school establishes the parameters for this amount (usually $ 1,000. multiplied by the number of weeks of stay)

Once delivered to the bank demand for the I-20, or the Financial Statement in Italian that she will approve and sign, you can send the registration forms. With the I-20, you can begin to fill out, online, the visa application (DS-160) (www.italian.italy.usembassy.gov). Filling out the DS-160, requires the following data: the number SEVIS, passport data; the addresses and telephone numbers of 'universities and where you intend to stay, from previous trips in the US, and digital photos. Once completed and printed DS-160 must make an appointment with the US Consulate and make payments

Accommodation:

Once you have received confirmation of acceptance by the student, the university sends the "Certificate of Eligibility", for the release of the student visa. At the same time the student will receive by the Housing Office information on accommodation within the university campus (on-campus) and outside it (off-campus), in residence or family.

These resources can vary according to the geographical location of 'universities. To stay in college dorms, book in with their special modules (housing application) by the stated deadline. Some universities require the freshmen i.e. the first-year students to live on campus. For off-campus housing, the agreements may be taken upon arrival, before the course.

Scholarships in America:

Scholarships for foreign students are assigned by individual private and public institutions; such as the Department of Education and Science which provides a number of scholarships awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The University of Siena, the Faculty of International Relations announces annual summer scholarships to follow English language courses for our students at the Institute of Technology in New Jersey. (Www.njit.edu)

• Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program of The Rotary Foundation is the largest private financing of the world, the international program of scholarships. (Www.rotary.org/FOUNDATION)

• World Bank Scholarship Program awards to people from member countries of the World Bank. (Www.worldbank.org)

• Fulbright scholarships: scholarships for attendance of a program of post-graduate. (Www.fulbright.it)

• Fund for Students Italian (The Italian Student Loan Fund): Italian finance graduates who want to continue their studies at American universities. (Www.fondostudentiitaliani.it).

Master in USA:

The master is the completion of a training college and to access it you must be in possession of a Bachelor's degree. To facilitate the recognition of studies it can take at their university Italian diploma supplement.

Applications for registration must be made directly at the individual universities. The criteria for acceptance of applications depend on the regulations of each university but generally require an honors degree, the Honors degree.

Links are: www.usastudyguide.com and www.bintmusic.it

PHD in USA:

Another opportunity to study abroad can be a Ph.D., defined PhD or Doctor of Philosophy. Normally the PhD is achieved only "by research and thesis": this means that the student will not have to attend classes but devote himself to the research and study.

The supervisor is the professor that the student refers and is the supervisor who oversees its work. In special cases, subject to the approval of the "Dean of Graduate Studies", a PhD thesis can be co-supervised by two speakers. The need for a joint supervision must be, however, motivated by the particular subject of the thesis such as to involve more than one discipline.

The PhD can last differently depending on individual campuses: usually the research period can vary from 2 to 7 years (3 years is the minimum recommended). This difference is so high is due to two different factors.

We must not forget that some PhD expects the attendance of courses and taking examinations specific: some faculties require graduate students to conduct laboratory demonstrations, to undergo periods of tutoring and midterm.

The documents must be presented at registration:

• Curriculum Vitae translated into English

• 2 letters of recommendation

• A copy of the degree certificate translated into English with legal value

• A certificate of graduation with a detailed list of exams and related voting

• A certificate to verify their advanced knowledge of English

Being the highest level of the university system, to access a doctorate, you must have a Master's degree (M.Sc., MA, MBE, MIT, M. Phil.), and only in special cases, a Bachelor's degree. The certificate of graduation Italian is compatible with this course of study but remains subject to approval by the University Admissions Office.

The PhD is accessible through calls issued by universities.

Links are: www.usastudyguide.com and www.findaphd.com

The Summer Schools and Summer Universities

The summer school represents the opportunity to study a specific discipline (many, from the music to the economy) or to deepen their knowledge of the language and culture of the country. Enrollment in these courses does not imply the registration at universities; Courses last from 1 to 8 weeks and for access there is an age limit.

The summer universities are open to graduate students, undergraduates and graduates. In addition to academic preparation appropriate to the level of the courses you need a good knowledge of English (the most selective universities may require to support the TOEFL - Test of Ingles’ as a Foreign Language).

Both the summer school is the summer universities granting certificates of participation and the latter also deliver to students of credits.

Both training methods are extra. The units are different depending on the course and the university (rarely spend less than 300 € for a week of course) but also cover room and board.

The submission of the grant application and registration forms can be found online or you can apply to the secretariats of the same. Italian university students find information at their student office or the office for international relations of their own universities.

Useful links are:

www.campamerica.co.uk

www.studyabroadlinks.com

www.jsa.org> Summer Programs

www.american.edu

www.iep.org.au

www.campleaders.com

Internship in South America:

To be well-equipped to face the experience of an internship abroad must not only prepare their European CV but his heart, his head coming in front to situations with attitudes not only strategic, but also comfortable against different ways to stand eat, talk, speak and manage themselves the day. The important thing is to face this experience without any preconceptions.

The value of the stage in terms of training and orientation as a "bridge" between universities and the world of work is now well established in the United States. In fact, many degree programs that require students a compulsory internship at partner companies, for the acquisition of practical skills that complement the theoretical training and enrich the

In general, those who enroll in college they choose a paid internship or even prefer a part-time job, which, despite having a lower prestige, gives the opportunity to meet the costs of university studies.

There are many search engines that allow you to search for an internship by location and sector:

www.craigslist.com

www.monster.com

CollegeBoard.com

Aipt.org Association for International Practical Training

Idealist.org

www.princetonreview.com

Internship Programs.com

Rsinternships.com

Usa-internships.com

Very often the internships are not paid, or only provide a refund. In the case where the stage lasts up to 3 months, visa, although it is always better to have it, it is not strictly necessary. If, however, the internship is paid or extends for more than three months, the visa becomes

Romanian citizens do not need visas to travel to the UK

Romanian citizens do not need visas to travel to the UK

Conditions of entry

Romanian citizens do not need visas to travel to the UK.

Entry into the UK is allowed passport or identity card as valid.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends the Romanian citizens who intend to stay for a long time in that State to address Romania's diplomatic mission and announce their presence in the region, communicating personal details to be contacted in emergencies.

Staying

Romanian citizens have a right of residence for a period of up to three months in the UK, without any conditions or formalities, except for the requirement to possess a valid identity card or passport.

The right of residence may be exercised for periods longer than three months if European Union citizens are in one of the situations described below:

Are employed or self-employed;

Are looking for a job;

Have sufficient resources for themselves and their family members, so as not to become a burden on the social assistance system during their period of residence and have comprehensive sickness insurance cover;

are enrolled in a private or public establishment, accredited or financed by the authorities of the host country, the main purpose of studying, including training, and provides competent authorities, by a declaration or other equivalent procedure, that they have sufficient resources to themselves and their family members, so as not to become a burden on the social assistance system during their period of residence;

Are family members accompanying or joining a Union citizen who meets the above conditions.

The UK student visa system

The UK student visa system

 The United Kingdom is once of the best places in the world for people to pursue their postgraduate studies. However, for international students the mechanics of getting permission to study in this country can seem daunting, especially in light of recent alterations to the rules. This article will give you an overview of these changes and answer some of the questions you may have.

In March 2011 the UK Government announced a series of changes to the rules under which people from outside the EU are able to study in this country. These new regulations are intended to allow the best and brightest to come and study in the UK whilst preventing any abuses of the system. They have been phased in over the past year, with the final changes coming into effect in April 2012.

Who needs a visa to study in the United Kingdom?

Students from the European Economic Area are able to study in Britain without a Visa. Switzerland is not part of the EEA but typically adheres to the same immigration rules as those countries that are. Those from outside this area must apply for a Visa with Sponsorship from the institution they are intending to study at. Your Visa will typically allow for multiple entries into the country.

How do I know if the University I want to study at has Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status?

All Universities without HTS status will be assessed by an independent body during 2012. This document outlines the status of all educational organizations in the UK, correct as of March 16th 2012.

What does it mean for me if my University doesn't have HTS status?

 They will almost certainly be in the process of applying for it. Any institutions applying for HTS status who have yet to be assessed have been given an interim limit on sponsorship so may still be able to accept you. All assessments will be complete by the end of 2012.

What if English isn't my first language?

For postgraduate students their sponsoring university is able to vouch for their English language skills. However, be aware that the UK Border Agency can refuse a migrant who is unable to speak without the assistance of an interpreter.

What kind of funding will I need?

 You will need to prove that you will be able to study in the UK without needing access to public funds. If you will be studying in Inner London you will need to demonstrate that you have £1,000 per month available for the first nine months of your studies. For areas outside London the amount is £800 per month.

Can I work whilst in the UK?

 Students on Tier 4 Visas have a right to work up to 20 hours per week, part-time. If you are married your spouse also has the right to work in this country. See our Working as a student in UK article for more information.

Can I bring any dependents with me?

In many cases you will be allowed to bring children with you when you come to the UK to study. However, you must be able to prove that you can provide for them and demonstrate that you have funds additional to those you need to secure your own Visa. (£5,400 in London and £4,050 elsewhere)

How long will I be allowed to stay in the UK?

 For students undertaking a Masters course the time limit of your Visa will be six to seven years. Upon completion of your studies you may apply to stay in the country under a different Visa tier.

Visa information for the United Kingdom

Visa information for the United Kingdom

EU citizens do not need a visa to study in the UK, regardless of the length of stay.

If you are not an EU citizen, the following information will be very useful

Practical information on the visa (UK)

In the UK, the government is developing a new system of Visa, a kind of points visas for foreign students. The introduction of this new system is scheduled for spring 2009. The aim is to make the process of obtaining a more efficient visa, more objective and transparent. Given these coming changes, it is possible that the information on the visa to the UK following data evolve in the coming months. Kaplan International will update this section regularly as possible. You can also refer to the contacts and web sites that we indicate at the end of this section with the latest information.

As a student, how do I get permission to travel to the UK?

You must prove that you have been accepted into a curriculum for a defined period and in an educational institution recognized by the UK Department of Education and families on the list of the Register of Education and Training Providers

All Kaplan International schools in the UK are part of this organization.

You must be able to demonstrate that you are participating in one of the following programs:

A study period not exceeding 6 months will get you, in part, a degree abroad

A program of 15 hours spread over each day of the week and weekly planning sessions of individual work

A degree program full-time

A curriculum full time in an independent and private school

You must also:

Assume the cost of your education and your personal expenses and to live in the UK without having a job and a local public purse

Having the academic level and motivation to follow the chosen program of study

Expect to leave the UK after you finish your studies (in case you do not need to graduate and succeed to finish your studies)

What is a visa?

A visa is a certificate that is embedded in your passport or other document allowing you to travel. The visa is issued by a "Entry Clearance Officer" working at the embassy or the British consular mission. This document allows you to enter the UK.

If you have a valid visa, we cannot normally be refused entry on British territory, unless your personal data have changed in the meantime, or have given false information or you did not mention the significant events during your visa application.

When you arrive in the UK, it may be an employee of the immigration service, "Immigration Officer" you questions in the context of a simple identity check. So, remember to put in your hand luggage all important documents.

How do I apply for a visa?

There are many opportunities to apply for a visa: by mail, on the internet or you can go to an organization entitled to handle visa applications. The staff of such an organization, called "Visa office application" or visa service can provide information and recommend the most appropriate way forward.

Some visa services will only accept applications on the Internet. To find out if you can make your application online, we recommend you visit the site dedicated to visa procedures for the UK.

If you cannot make your online visa application, you must complete an application form called the "VAF3 - Student". You can get this application form with your "Visa Center" nearest.

You must make your student visa in the country where you live / you live legally.

In some countries, if you apply for a visa in order to stay in the UK for more than 6 months, it may be that a TB test is required. You can tell if you need to do this test by contacting your "Visa Center" nearest.

What documents should I include with my application?

You have to make your application online or complete the application form called "Application form VAF3 - Student". You will also need:

Your passport or other document authorizing you to travel

A recent passport photo and color (45mm x 35mm)

Your photo must be:

Taken with a light background

Claire, good quality and without frame or other support

Printed on photo paper

Face and without sunglasses, hat or other accessory covering your head unless you had to wear them for religious reasons (but the face must remain uncovered)

Pay the visa fee. This amount will not be refunded and you normally, adjust that amount in the currency of the country in which you make your visa application. Thus, you may need to pay in Sterling

Any document supporting your application

What other documents should I attach to my application?

We recommend that you bring all the documents that prove you are eligible to enter in the UK as a student. If you do not bring proof that you have been accepted into a program of study in the UK visa application may be denied.

For example, we advise you to include with the application:

Any diploma or certificate you got (s)

A letter from the university, the school or school confirming your admission to a program of study and / or research in the UK

The diploma called "ATAS Certificate" (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) if you follow some type of higher education (if it is related to your studies in the UK)

Proof of a scholarship or financial support from the government (if it is related to your studies in the UK), where applicable

Financial documentation (e.g. bank statements) proving that you can pay for your education and personal expenses in the UK

If you receive financial support from a sponsor or a private organization (e.g. a school in the UK), a letter from your sponsor describing the support you provide during your studies and evidence has the resources

Your visa application will be automatically rejected if one or more of your documents is / are false or counterfeit (s).

Once I submitted my application, what will it happen?

A person to accept visa applications called "Entry Clearance Officer" will consider your application for the documents you provided. If your file attachments are not sufficient to make a decision, an interview will take place.

We recommend that you check information listed on your visa. You must ensure that:

Your personal data is accurate

The reason for your visit to the UK is clearly stated

The period of validity of your visa matches your dates of stay (you can ask that the visa validity period is shifted 3 months if you do not leave immediately UK)

If you have doubts in relation to the visa that was given to you, immediately contact the visa center or "visa office application."

As a student, can I extend my stay in the UK?

If you enter in the UK on a student visa, or if you want to track a graduate or earn a degree curriculum, you can make a request to the following organization, "UK Border Agency." You can find information to contact them at the end of this section. Any request for an extension of stay in the UK rose from the UK Border Agency is paying (the amount you will not be refunded, and that whatever the outcome of your request).

NB: If you enter in the UK with a student visa with the visitor status, you will not be allowed to extend your stay. If you think you extend your period of study in the UK or are unsure of the length of your stay, we highly recommend that you apply for a student visa and not a visa with the visitor status.

Do I have the right to have a job?

You can have a part time job or work while on vacation, but you do not have the right to:

Work more than 20 hours a week unless your job is part of your studies, has been recognized by your school and resulting in a diploma or certificate from a recognized institution in the UK

Work for yourself or to charge your services as a sports coach

Work full time

My wife / husband or my partner (s) and my children have the right to join me?

Your husband, your partner (s) and children under-18 have the right to come with you to the UK for the duration of your studies, provided you can cover their expenses without needing a local public purse.

What need people who are dependent on me for their application?

People who are dependent on you will have to make their application online or fill in the form "VAF3-Student".

They will also need:

Passport or other document authorizing them to travel

A recent passport photo and color (45mm x 35mm)

The photo must be:

Taken with a light background

Clear and of good quality and without frame or other support

Printed on photo paper

Face and without sunglasses, hat or other accessory unless you need to wear them for religious reasons (but the face must remain uncovered)

Pay the visa fee. The amount you will not be repaid and normally, adjust that amount in the currency of the country in which you make your visa application. Thus, you may need to pay in Sterling

Proof of relationship they have with you

Proof that they do not need a local public purse

The proof of the curriculum that you follow or will follow the UK

In case you are already in the UK, a photocopy of your passport showing that you have permission to stay longer

My husband, my wife or my partner (e) Will it have the right to have a job?

Your husband, your wife or your partner (s) can work in the UK if you have been allowed to stay in the UK for at least 12 months.

Enter the United Kingdom as a tourist or visitor

Enter the United Kingdom

as a tourist or visitor: visa requirements

Application Form

VAF1A: For tourism or friends

VAF1B: For family

Price of Form: £ 83

This category is generally for people who wish to come to the UK as a tourist or visiting family or friends for a maximum period of 6 months (12 months if you are accompanying an academic visitor) with a condition prohibiting work.

All potential members of the family who may be traveling with you must make an individual visa application.

Everyone, except for EEA nationals / Switzerland, must apply for a visa for a stay of more than 6 months for example to support an academic visitor.

To come to the UK as a general visitor or family, you must be able to prove that you have:

18 years;

Sincerely intend to enter the territory as a visitor for a limited period, not more than 6 months (or 12 if you are accompanying an academic visitor);

The intention to leave the United Kingdom at the end of the visit period;

Having enough money to support yourself and your accommodation as well as your dependents without recourse to public funds or work, or you and the dependents will be adequately maintained and accommodated by relatives or friends;

Can afford the return or the previous trip, and Are not in transit to a country outside the common travel area.

You also need to prove that you did not intend to:

Working;

Produce, sell or provide goods or services, including directly to the public;

You engage in activities of a business visitor, a visitor to a sporting event, artist;

Get married or enter into a civil partnership or advertise your wedding or civil partnership, or;

Receive private medical treatment.

You are allowed to study for a maximum of 30 days, as this is not the main purpose of your stay. These studies can be recreational (pottery or riding, for example) or in an institution with a Tier 4 license, in which case they consist of academic studies or English during the short term.

To qualify as a visitor of the family, you must prove that you are going to visit one of the following family members:

Your spouse, civil partner, parent, child (including recognized adoptions), grandfather, grandmother, grand-son, granddaughter, brother, sister;

The husband, wife or civil partner of your son or daughter;

Your stepfather, stepmother, son-daughter-in-law or sister-in and / or

Unmarried partner who lived with you for at least 2 of the 3 years preceding your application.

The UKBA says that if you are visiting a family member who is not listed above, you should come as a simple tourist visit (general visitor) rather than a family visit (family visitor)

How to get British citizenship

A form of citizenship (nationality). The provisions on citizenship are contained in the British Nationality Act 1981 (British Nationality Act 1981). Subjects formally called those who were born before 1949 and had a relationship with the British colony of India and the Republic of Ireland, but unofficially all Britons are often referred to as subjects of the Queen (the Queen's subjects) or "Her Majesty's. Citizens UK could become children of citizens of the country, as well as those who have lived here for a year after obtaining a permanent residence permit.

How to get British citizenship

Due to the popularity among Russians is often referred to London grad London and Moscow-on-Thames (Moscow-on-Thames)

To obtain a British passport, the applicant must:

Confirm the absence of mental illness and a criminal record;

Comply with UK law, including immigration, during the previous period of residence;

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language.

Citizenship in the UK confirmed by the passport you can apply to the Migration Service (Nationality checking service) in the community.

In addition to the questionnaire, require other documents, including passport;

Evidence of successful completion of tests of English language (English for Speakers of Other Languages, ESOL);

Document certifying that the applicant has passed the test for knowledge of life in the UK;

Card of permanent residence permit

British citizenship entitles:

Live and work in the country without restriction;

Use social and tax benefits;

To participate in the electoral process the UK;

To live and work as an employee without any restrictions in the European Union;

Enter without a visa to many countries, including the countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.

UK law allows for dual citizenship.

How to obtain permanent residence in the UK

How to obtain permanent residence in the UK

Visa - the first step to a residence permit in the UK

For a visa can apply no earlier than three months before traveling to the UK. It is not recommended to buy tickets and pay for accommodation to obtain a visa. Apply for a visa, please visit Visa For UK.

                               

You need to prepare documents:

Application form;

3 color photographs 3,4 × 4,5 cm;

Russian passport;

Passport, which is valid for at least three months;

Documents confirming the financial viability (e.g., bank statement);

A certificate of employment or study (for business or student visa);

Hotel booking confirmation (for tourist visa);

An invitation from the British company (for business visa).

You must pay the application fee, the amount of which depends on the type of visa. In addition, it is necessary to pass a fingerprint in the visa application center as Visa - biometric document.

Documents shall be submitted in person at the visa application center in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Rostov-on-Don. Addresses and opening hour’s visa centers can be found at VFS Global in Russia. Term visas take three weeks.

Visas are often issued for a period of up to six months. If you intend to stay in the UK after this period, you must leave the country and apply to the visa application center in Russia with a request to extend the visa, if it is repeated, or apply for a new visa, if the original has been given a single.

How to get a residence permit in the UK

To be eligible for a long stay in the country, it is necessary to issue a residence permit in the United Kingdom or resident visa (leave to remain) one of the types:

Tier 1 - issued by highly qualified specialists; for this you need to get a certain number of points that are awarded based on education and activities, as well as investors;

Tier 2 - issued to those of ordinary rank; you need to have an invitation to the British company;

Tier 4 - issued to students studying at a UK university; valid for the period of study;

Tier 5 - issued to persons 18 to 30 years, temporarily come to the UK to work.

Resident visa can be obtained in the presence of a spouse or relative permanently residing in the United Kingdom, or through investments in the country.

Normally, residence visa is valid for five years, after which you can apply for permanent residence.

Residence permits in the UK through investments

To obtain a residence permit through the investment must be invested in government bonds and shares or capital of companies registered and operating in the UK, at least 2 million pounds.

Also not permitted to place investments through offshore companies. The investor has no right to be employed and to use the services of the British system of social protection.

Received the status of an entrepreneur for one year, the businessman should report periodically on the activities of the enterprise to extend the status for another three years. Four years later, you can qualify for a permanent residence permit in the UK.

Permanent residence in the UK (permanent)

Permanent residence in the UK gives the right to live and work in the UK without restriction, and also enter without a visa to all countries of the European Union.

This status is obtained:

Relatives and spouses of the UK - after two years of legal residence in the country,

Professionals, entrepreneurs and investors - after 5 years of residence,

Other persons law-fully residing in the United Kingdom, after 10 years of residence.

In addition to the questionnaire, required documents:

A valid passport;

Resident Card, indicating that the applicant has lived in the UK for the required time;

Documents showing kinship or marriage certificate (if required).

Card permanent residence permit (permanent residence card) issued indefinitely, but must be renewed every ten years.

A year after getting ILR can qualify for British citizenship.

How to get a visa to England

How to get a visa to England (London) yourself

London 6th among the most popular tourist destinations in the world and on educational visits to the UK capital, and not at all worthy competitors.

It should be noted that the number of tourist trips in the first place is France, 80% of visits that come to the most famous and popular city of Paris, and closes this ranking leaders of Mexico (10th place).

                       

The main stumbling block of the citizens of Ukraine (exclusively from their point of view) in the planning and organization of independent travel in London (England) is an issue related to design and directs a visa to the UK.

It is necessary to objectively understand what the problem is, of course, exist. Rumors of a "bloodthirsty" visa officer British Consulate in Ukraine, eager to deny every second of at least greatly exaggerated, but relates to the issue of negligent design British visa cannot be!

Let's look and see exactly what steps to take to get a visa to the UK.

There are many different agencies that specialize in obtaining visas, including the United Kingdom. Some companies are asking for this service from 250 Euros to 2,000 Euros, depending on the category of visa. This price includes the "drawing" certificates from work, bank, selling lime invitations, etc. Is it worth it?  In 99% of cases of such firms has long been known to the Embassy of United Kingdom and all such offices  on the pencil  in British visa officers. Therefore, the failure to obtain fake documents chances much more than served with "not so perfect" in your view documents.

It should be remembered and taken into account the fact that none of the travel agency and visa agency, has no right to guarantee you 100% result for British visas. In our case, we are willing to refund you for our services, if you receive a rejection, processing visa to Britain with our help (Package "All inclusive").

We advise you in detail about all the necessary documents, filled in for you on-line visa application form in English, translate documents into English according to the requirements of the Embassy of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and write to a personal visit Visa Application Centre in Kiev. The latter procedure is compulsory for all citizens of Ukraine. This is due to the fact that, in accordance with applicable United Kingdom immigration law, you should be required to provide the visa officer their biometric data. Simply put the fingerprints.

Do not be afraid of this procedure - nothing to do with scenes from blockbusters police she does not have. Nobody will smear your hands with putty and apply them to the appropriate forms. Just scan fingertips on a special reader device.

Step One! (Preparation of necessary documents)

Prepare all the necessary documents for the visa in the UK and give them our Visa manager. It should be taken seriously to the requirements established by the consulate for documents for visas.

Given the fact that from time to time the list of required documents for a visa can be adjusted, the most recent information on the required documents should be specified on the website of the Immigration Department of the United Kingdom or from our manager.

In any case, before starting work we carry out individual consultation on the documents required for opening a visa to England in your particular case!!!

Step Two! (The questionnaire for a visa)

Consulate uses electronic form the Application for a visa in London (England). To fill it you just need to give us your information in Russian, the relevant questionnaire will provide you with our staff when you make application for visa services.

Asking your visa will be multi, i.e. during its validity period, you will be able to enter the territory of the UK as many times as you need.

It should be noted that long-term British visa for a period of 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years, as a rule, are issued only after you have executed several semi-annual visas.

Step Three! (Visit to the UK Visa Application Centre)

When filling out the questionnaire, we also agree with you when and how much you are comfortable to visit the Visa Application Centre in Kiev. Choosing the date of the visit, it should be noted that to apply for a visa can be no earlier than 3 months prior to the proposed date of the visit, "Albion".

Once you have decided on the date and the date you want let our manager, to your e-mail address will Info sheet, which will contain all the information needed to complete the procedure quick personal filing and fingerprinting.

On the appointed day and hour (15 minutes before the scheduled time) we meet at your nearest visa application center, perform a final briefing, pass the full set of documents (application form, transfers) and plant you in the Visa Application Centre.

After receiving your documents by the British Visa Application Centre you go through the process of biometrics (it does not hurt :))).

You will then be put on notice that your application and documents to obtain a UK visa taken into consideration, as well as when it is possible to learn about its results. Standard official terms review about 2-3 weeks.

For some categories of visas fit this procedure obtaining self?

This material is intended primarily for a tourist, student, work, business, guest and family visa in London (England).

We strongly recommend that you submitted in English visa only if supported by competent experienced managers visa LONDON Travel & Consulting, especially if you already Policy failure at self-serve.