If you are keen to immigrate to UK from India without a job offer, there are select immigration pathways available to you. A few UK Work Visas do not need a job offer to qualify for application.
If you can fulfill the eligibility criteria for any of these UK Work Visas, you will be able to immigrate without the job offer. Further, you can also apply for UK PR Visa after staying in the UK for a specific period and fulfilling the requirements.
Global Talent Visa
Highly skilled overseas workers who are acknowledged leaders or potential leaders in Digital Technology, Research, Arts and Culture, or Academia can qualify for a UK Global Talent Visa. There is no minimum salary criterion and the normal Visa validity is 5 years. It also offers a pathway to ILR/Permanent Residence. The eligibility criteria are:
- Have completed the age of 18 years or more
- Have an endorsement from a recognized endorsing authority or have obtained a global award
- Have proficiency in the English language at a minimum of B2 level on the CEFR scale
Global Talent Visa permits limitless extensions and accelerated ILR after staying in the UK for 3 years.
High Potential Individual Visa
The Government of the UK launched the High Potential Individual /HPI Visa in 2022 to allure highly skilled overseas graduates to the nation. It is offered to overseas nationals having Graduate, Post-graduate, or Doctoral Degrees from eligible higher education institutions included in the global Universities list of the UK Home Office.
A job offer in the UK is not required and candidates successful in the application can find employment after arriving in the UK. To qualify for an HPI Visa, applicants must:
- Have completed the age of 18 years or more
- Have Degrees from eligible higher education institutions included in the global Universities list of the UK Home Office
- Have obtained the degree in the last 5 years before filing the application
- Fulfill language proficiency criteria
- Demonstrate adequate funds for settlement, a minimum of £1,270
The HPI Visa is a Provisional UK Visa that has a validity of 2 or 3 years.
Innovator Visa and Start-Up Visa
The UK Startup Visa is for entrepreneurs or immigrants arriving in the UK to launch a fresh business. They can work in the UK to support themselves financially while launching their business in the UK. The validity of the Startup Visa is 2 years and it cannot be renewed. However, it is possible to transition to an Innovator Visa upon establishment of the business.
The UK Innovator Visa is for entrepreneurs with good experience and financial stability and who are not required to work for supporting their business. The Visa holders are required to have full involvement in the everyday functioning of their business.
The validity of Innovator Visa is 3 years and unlimited extensions are possible. It is also possible to apply for ILR after 3 years of residence on this Visa.
Graduate Route Visa
The UK Graduate Route Visa is for overseas students who have successfully completed their degree program in the UK. It allows them to stay for 2 years in the UK to seek employment and 3 years if having a PhD, after completion of the study program.
The Graduate Route Visa was launched in 2021 to facilitate overseas students in the UK to gain entry into the job market. The eligibility criteria are:
- Completion of Graduate or Post-graduate Study Program at a higher educational institution in the UK
- Holding a lawful Student Visa and staying in the UK while filing the application
Overseas nationals who have the Graduate Route Visa can be self-employed, participate in voluntary work, or swap jobs. There is no minimum salary ceiling and they can be employed at any level of salary or skills.
Further, Graduate Route Visa holders can transition to a UK Skilled Worker Visa if they can get sponsorship and job offers in sectors like Arts & Entertainment, IT, Engineering, Adult Social Care sector, or any sector included in the UK Shortage Occupation List.
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