In Britain, the green card, also known as the "permanent residence visa", is a visa for long-term residence and work. People who get a green card can legally live, work and enjoy social welfare in Britain. The following are the requirements for applying for a British green card.
First of all, the applicant needs to live legally in the UK and meet the living conditions.
Generally speaking, you can apply for a green card if you have a British work visa or student visa and have worked or studied in the UK for five years. At the same time, you need to live in the UK for more than 185 days in the past 12 months. In addition, if the applicant's spouse or relatives live in the UK and can provide financial guarantee and prove that they have permanent residence ability, they can also apply for a green card.
Secondly, the applicant needs to provide relevant certificates and supporting materials.
These materials include passport, valid visa, work record, income certificate, house lease or ownership certificate, medical insurance certificate, English proficiency certificate, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to provide proof of no criminal record and pass the health examination.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, the applicant also needs to meet other specific requirements.
For example, an applicant cannot stay in the UK for more than 180 days in the past two years, and his future residence and employer must be described in detail when applying. In addition, if the applicant has a past history of illegal behavior or propaganda of extremism or violence, it will increase the difficulty of examination.
Finally, before submitting the application, the applicant needs to pay the corresponding application fee.
The application fee varies according to the type of green card, usually ranging from several hundred pounds to more than one thousand pounds. In addition, applicants also need to make an appointment for an interview and prove their identity and application qualification through the interview.
Generally speaking, to apply for a British green card, you need to meet a series of requirements and provide relevant supporting materials. Examination time and past records are both factors that affect the application results. It should be noted that although the green card can bring long-term and stable rights to live and work, it must also comply with British laws, regulations and tax regulations.