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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on QC-Immigration

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How much does the Youth Mobility Visa cost?

The Youth Mobility Visa application fee is £259, however, you may also need to pay additional fees depending on your circumstances such as the immigration health surcharge (IHS) which is usually £470 per year. You will also need to consider fees related to documentation, such as admin fees or the certification of your documents.

The Youth Mobility Visa application fee is £259, however, you may also need to pay additional fees depending on your circumstances such as the immigration health surcharge (IHS) which is usually £470 per year. You will also need to consider fees related to documentation, such as admin fees or the certification of your documents.

Youth Mobility Visa FAQ

What is the estimated processing time for a youth mobility visa application?

Under normal working circumstances, you will find out about your application progress for the Youth Mobility Visa within 3 weeks of submitting your application. The earliest that you can apply for this visa is 6 months in advance of travelling to the UK. However, part of the process may involve appointments to further prove your identity and to provide your documents.

Under normal working circumstances, you will find out about your application progress for the Youth Mobility Visa within 3 weeks of submitting your application. The earliest that you can apply for this visa is 6 months in advance of travelling to the UK. However, part of the process may involve appointments to further prove your identity and to provide your documents.

Youth Mobility Visa FAQ

What activities can I do whilst holding a Youth Mobility Visa?

You can work or study as follows:<ul><li>Study – for some courses, you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS).</li><li>Work in most jobs.</li><li>Be self-employed and set up a company – as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees.</li></ul>

You can work or study as follows:

  • Study – for some courses, you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS).
  • Work in most jobs.
  • Be self-employed and set up a company – as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees.
Youth Mobility Visa FAQ

Can I work on the Global Talent Visa?

Yes, you can be self-employed, work for an employer or be the director of a company in the field you were endorsed. You can change jobs without informing the Home Office as long as you continue working in the field you were endorsed.

Yes, you can be self-employed, work for an employer or be the director of a company in the field you were endorsed. You can change jobs without informing the Home Office as long as you continue working in the field you were endorsed.

Global Talent Visa

Am I allowed to work on Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa?

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Why should I work with QC Immigration?

Founded by globally-recognised immigration law expert Qiyin Chuah, each member of the <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/team/" id="">QC Immigration team</a> has a wealth of experience in all areas of the UK immigration system. With a solid track record of successfully helping clients, the team prides itself on outstanding client care, professionalism and achieving the best outcome possible for each case.

Founded by globally-recognised immigration law expert Qiyin Chuah, each member of the QC Immigration team has a wealth of experience in all areas of the UK immigration system. With a solid track record of successfully helping clients, the team prides itself on outstanding client care, professionalism and achieving the best outcome possible for each case.

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What if my work becomes permanent?

If your work becomes permanent, you can switch to one of the more permanent Work Visas so long as you meet the necessary requirements. This will open up the option of eventual Indefinite Leave to Remain and a path to British Citizenship.

If your work becomes permanent, you can switch to one of the more permanent Work Visas so long as you meet the necessary requirements. This will open up the option of eventual Indefinite Leave to Remain and a path to British Citizenship.

Temporary Worker Visa

What can I do on a Skilled Worker Visa?

With this visa you may work in an eligible job, study, carry out unpaid voluntary work and return to the UK after travelling abroad. However, you cannot apply for most benefits or the state pension. You also cannot change jobs unless you apply to update your visa.

With this visa you may work in an eligible job, study, carry out unpaid voluntary work and return to the UK after travelling abroad. However, you cannot apply for most benefits or the state pension. You also cannot change jobs unless you apply to update your visa.

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Can I withdraw a Certificate of Sponsorship?

You may be able to cancel a Certificate of Sponsorship that has been assigned but not yet used to support a visa application. This can usually be done through your SMS account. The Home Office may also decide to cancel a certificate if the correct fee has not been paid in full. Please note that you may not receive a full refund when cancelling a certificate, depending on circumstances.

You may be able to cancel a Certificate of Sponsorship that has been assigned but not yet used to support a visa application. This can usually be done through your SMS account. The Home Office may also decide to cancel a certificate if the correct fee has not been paid in full. Please note that you may not receive a full refund when cancelling a certificate, depending on circumstances.

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Will you provide a cover letter for my application?

We provide a cover letter when our team prepares your application. To get a cover letter, you'll need to sign up for our full application service. If you've used our document-checking service, you can upgrade to the full package for a cover letter.‍

We provide a cover letter when our team prepares your application. To get a cover letter, you'll need to sign up for our full application service. If you've used our document-checking service, you can upgrade to the full package for a cover letter.

Visa Application Checking

Who is a 'sponsor'?

In a Proposed Civil Partner Visa application, the ‘sponsor’ is the person with whom the applicant intends to register a civil partnership with. This person must have settled status, meaning <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/uk-settlement/indefinite-leave-to-remain/" id="">Indefinite Leave to Remain</a>, or Irish or <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/british-citizenship/" id="">British Citizenship</a>.

In a Proposed Civil Partner Visa application, the ‘sponsor’ is the person with whom the applicant intends to register a civil partnership with. This person must have  settled status, meaning Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Irish or British Citizenship.

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How do I know if I need a UK visa?

If you are an EU national and have obtained either the <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/uk-settlement/permanent-residence/eu-pre-settled-status/" id="">pre-settled</a> or <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/uk-settlement/permanent-residence/eu-settled-status/" id="">settled status</a> via the EU Settlement Scheme, you need to make a separate visa application until you are eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship. You can use the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa" id="">Home Office’s tool</a> to check whether you need a visa or not, or feel free to <a href="https://qc-immigration.com/start-your-case/" id="">get in touch</a> with the team if you’d like more guidance.

If you are an EU national and have obtained either the pre-settled or settled status via the EU Settlement Scheme, you need to make a separate visa application until you are eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship. You can use the Home Office’s tool to check whether you need a visa or not, or feel free to get in touch with the team if you’d like more guidance.

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When can I extend the Private Life Visa?

You should apply for another 30 months’ leave, no more than 28 days before your current visa expires.‍

You should apply for another 30 months’ leave, no more than 28 days before your current visa expires.

Private Life Visa

What is the Life in the UK Test?

The Life in the UK test, also called British Citizenship test, costs £50 and is required before you can submit your application. The test is aimed at showcasing your knowledge of British culture, history and customs. If you have already passed this test as part of a previous application to obtain indefinite leave to remain, you will not need to pass the test again.

The Life in the UK test, also called British Citizenship test, costs £50 and is required before you can submit your application. The test is aimed at showcasing your knowledge of British culture, history and customs. If you have already passed this test as part of a previous application to obtain indefinite leave to remain, you will not need to pass the test again.

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