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Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visas

Immigration solicitors are well aware of the complexities surrounding the several various categories of visa application.  In order to make the process run as smoothly as possible, we offer guidance and support that will help the applicant to successfully receive the visa they require.  The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa UK is one of the lesser known visas, but that should not deter a person from pursuing this type of visa if it is applicable to the circumstances of the person.

Participating countries

Seven countries and territories participate in the youth mobility scheme, each of which offers a specified number of placements to young people in order for them to come and experience life in the UK.  A person who wishes to take part in this scheme should contact our immigration law firm to check their legibility for participation in the scheme.

The countries and territories included in the scheme are Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan.  Each separate country or territory is allotted a specified number of places.  For 2013, this is stated as being from 35,000 (Australia) to 1,000 (Monaco, Japan, Korea, Taiwan).  New Zealand has 5,500 placements, and Canada 10,000.  A citizen or passport holder of any of the above countries will be able to participate in the scheme, provided there are places left.  The government of the relevant country will act as the sponsor of the young person.  All British overseas citizens and British overseas territories citizens, or British nationals (overseas) are also eligible for participation in the scheme, and for these classifications there is no placement limit.

A person who is accepted on the Tier 5 youth mobility scheme will be allowed to enter the UK and work and live in the UK for a set period of time.  Please note that qualification for this scheme does not give the person a right to extension, and the scheme is not seen as a route into long term employment. Immigration solicitors will be able to give a person the information they need if they have any concerns regarding the details of the youth mobility scheme, or any general immigration subjects. A person can also study in the UK when they have arrived under this scheme, but this should not be the main reason for entering the United Kingdom.

Applications

Applications are assessed under the UK Border Agency points system, and in order to complete a successful application the person must score at least 50 points and meet all of the requirements stated in the immigration rules.  The categories for the points available include 30 points for being of the correct nationality (as a passport holder or national of the participating countries), 10 points for age, and 10 points for maintenance (the funds available to the individual).  An immigration lawyer at Duncan Lewis can help a person to make a full and complete application to the UK Border Agency for participation in the Tier 5 youth mobility scheme, and for more information do not hesitate to ask for advice.
 

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