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Tuesday, 27 August 2013

An Immigration Law Firm Can Help in Obtaining Business Visitor Visas

The business visitor visa UK is for those who intend to be here for a fairly short period of time.  Only those who are resident outside the EEA or Switzerland will need to make an application for this visa. Immigration solicitors will be able to guide the applicant through the process of making an application for this type of visa, but there are some basic regulations that will need to be followed.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must not be planning on staying in the UK for more than six months, though the stay can be longer for an academic visitor. The applicant should have no plans to remain in the UK for a period of time longer than this. It is also important to demonstrate that the applicant is able to support him or herself during their stay and will not be requiring any assistance from the state. The applicant should be based in a foreign country and must retain this home address during their stay in the UK.

The applicant’s salary should be paid from the overseas company although it is acceptable to be paid reasonable expenses from the UK. A business visitor visa cannot be used for a worker who intends to take the place of a UK worker, even if it is for a short period of time.

Immigration lawyers will explain the restrictions that are in place for those who are granted a visa, but this will include not being able to take on any other kind of employment or sell any goods to the public. Studying while in the UK is also not permitted and it is also not possible to get married in the UK while on a business visitor visa. The applicant will also not be able to seek private medical treatment.

The immigration law firm consulted will be able to offer advice on the correct documentation that is needed to support the application and demonstrate that all the requirements are met.

So what can a business visitor do while they are in the UK? The list of business activities that qualify is long and an immigration lawyer will be able to define if the applicant’s work will qualify. It may include being part of a film crew working on location, working for overseas news media, working as an academic visitor, a religious worker or an advisor or consultant on a specific project. It can also include visiting to undergo training that is provided at the UK branch of the company employing the applicant or undertaking a secondment.

This type of visa can also be used by those who are attending meetings or conferences, arranging a contract or negotiating an agreement, carrying out research or conducting a site visit. The visitor could be a representative of a machinery manufacturer who is intending to install equipment or be employed to interpret for another worker. The details of the employment and the reason for visiting the UK will need to be given on the application.                    

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