UK Immigration – Busting Some Myths

Immigrating to any part of the world is not an easy process. You have to file for visa, gather relevant documents, and take a test to see if you’re eligible.

However, applying for immigration in the U.K. depends on a number of factors. If you’re from a European country that is a part of the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, you can apply for visa-free job opportunities. Other countries must apply through immigration channels, or apply online via the government’s official visa website.

But while the immigration process can be made simpler, many individuals are led to believe that it is a difficult process. It’s important to be well-informed before applying for immigration to the U.K. or any other country. Here are a few myths to avoid when applying for visa:

Immigrants Are Not Being Accepted 

In 2014, 641,000 people from around the world immigrated to the U.K., according to a report by the Office for National Statistics. This was a significant increase from 209,000 in 2013.

However, that does not indicate that the U.K is not accepting legal immigrants. Applying for a visa is allowed, and depending on whether or not the candidate is eligible, they can be accepted or rejected. These decisions are made by the Visa and Immigration office.

Individuals have to go through interviews and tests to see if they are eligible candidates.

Immigrants Live a Hard Life

Those who are legal immigrants live a better life than their illegal counterparts. According to the Guardian, the U.K. gained £20 billion from the contribution of immigrants in the past 10 years. The report also says that immigrants pay more in taxes.

There are no Job Opportunities

According to the Office for National Statistics, non-Europeans make up 29 percent of the labour force in the U.K.  The highest number of employees that are not British, are employed in the elementary education sector. Others work in retail and hospitality.

Despite the recent immigration crisis, non-Europeans do not have difficulty finding jobs in the U.K. Those who are qualified individuals find better opportunities in the U.K than in their native country.

Wembley Solicitors provides legal solutions and advice to individuals planning to immigrate to the U.K.

If you’re looking for solicitors who can help make the immigration process easier, visit their website for further information laws in the U.K. or call 020 3417 3700. You can send an email to info@wembleysolicitors.com for questions/queries.