Over the last 20 years, Visa INN is representing its clients in complex UK visa cases before the Home Office / UKVI, First Tier and Upper Tier Tribunals.
WE SPECIALISE IN ALL IMMIGRATION CASES
All Immigration Categories (Updated January 2021)
The list below shows the current and closed immigration categories. Contact us for more information and eligibility.
| Visa Category | Details | Out / In-Country | Open / Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestry | Grandparent born in UK / Commonwealth country – 5-year visa + ILR after 5 years | Out of country | OPEN |
| Ankara Visas – Turkish Worker | CLOSED | In-country | CLOSED to new applications / Extensions still possible + IRL |
| Ankara Visas – Turkish Businessman | CLOSED | In-country | CLOSED to new applications / Extensions still possible + IRL |
| Asylum | Application for protection based on race, religion or nationality | In-country | OPEN |
| Au Pair | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED – Can count to ten-years long residence |
| British Nationality (ADULT) | One year after ILR + 10 years lawful / or exception if married to British National. | In-country | OPEN |
| British Nationality (CHILD) | Ten years after BIRTH IN THE UK / Or when EITHER parent gains ILR | Out / In-Country | OPEN |
| Child joining a settled parent in the UK | Child accompanying or Joining settled parent in the UK/ of applying in the UK (ILR) | Out / In-Country | OPEN |
| EEA residence cards/ EEA Applications | Since the UK has left the European Union, all EEA application routes are closed. | – | CLOSED / those already in the UK can extend / ILR under Immigration rules |
| Entrepreneur Visa | CLOSED | In / Out-Country | CLOSED to new applications/ Extensions still possible |
| Family Permit | (See EEA Residence card above) | – | CLOSED |
| Fiancé Visa (Appendix FM) (Also see marriage) | Application to join a Settled Fiancé in the UK to marry and remain | OUT of Country only | OPEN |
| Global Talent Visa | Exceptional talent in arts and culture/digital technology academia or research | OUT of Country only | OPEN |
| Highly Skilled Migrant/Exceptional Talent (Tier 1) | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Innovator Visa | Set up a business endorsed by the UK approved body | Out / In-Country | OPEN |
| Investor visa (Tier 1) | Invest £2,000,000 in the UK | IN/Out-Country (Switching allowed from T1/T2/T4) | OPEN |
| Long Residence (10 years lawful stay in the UK) | Mix and match/any category continuous lawful leave (Indefinite Leave) | In-Country | OPEN |
| Long residence (20 years legal and illegal in the UK) | Mix and match / any category lawful + unlawful | In-Country | OPEN |
| Marriage visa (Also see unmarried partner) | Application on marriage/civil partnership or two years cohabitation (App. FM) | Out / In-Country | OPEN |
| Parents/Grandparents & dependant family members | Application to join in the UK | Out-Country | OPEN |
| Post Study Work Visa *(New)* | Two-year visa for students completing a degree or master’s degree in the UK | In-Country | OPEN for students enrolling 2021 academic year |
| Seasonal Agricultural Workers | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Student Visa (Previously Tier 4) *NEW* | Application to study in the UK at a registered sponsor/university/college | In* / Out-country (*Depending on visa status) | OPEN |
| Skilled Worker (Old Tier 2 General) *NEW* | Work for any registered sponsor/company in a skilled occupation | In / Out-country | OPEN |
| Start-up Visa *NEW* | Set up an innovative business – something new that is not in the UK market | In / Out-country | OPEN |
| Tier 1 – Entrepreneur | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED – Extensions open |
| Tier 1 – General | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED – Can count to ten-years long residence |
| Tier 1 – Investor | Open – See Investor above | In / Out-Country | OPEN |
| Tier 2 – General | CLOSED – See new scheme – Skilled Workers above | CLOSED | CLOSED – extensions under Skilled worker/and ILR |
| Tier 2 – Minister of Religion | Work for a registered sponsor as a religious worker | In / Out-Country | OPEN |
| Tier 4 – Student Visa | ClOSED – See Student Visa above | ClOSED | CLOSED – extensions under Studnet Visa |
| Tier 5 – Temporary Worker | Work experience/training / overseas Government language program etc. | Out-country | OPEN |
| Training & Work Experience Visa (TWES) | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED – can count to ten-years Long Residence |
| Visitors (6 months/ or 9 months study) | Tourist / academic / medical / short-term student | Out-country | OPEN |
| Working Holidaymaker Visa | CLOSED | ClOSED | CLOSED – can count to ten-years Long Residence |
| Tier 5 – Youth Mobility Scheme | Australia / New Zealand / Hong Kong / Japan / Canada / Taiwan / Sam Morino / North Korea | Out-Country | OPEN |