UK Visas

Non-EEA or Swiss national looking to join their partner in the UK must first obtain a valid UK visa. Depending on the type of relationship you have with your partner, there are several different routes to a Spouse and Partner Visas 

If you are not married and are in a serious committed relationship of two years or more then you can apply for an unmarried partner visa.If you intend to get married, or undergo a civil ceremony when in the UK you can apply for a fiance visa or proposed civil partner visa. Already married to your partner you will need to apply for a spouse visa or civil partnership.

You can apply to come to the UK as the dependent child or adult dependent relative of a British citizen or person with settled status, refugee leave or humanitarian protection. There are a number of Family Visa options depending on your relationship and your sponsors status in the UK.

The parent of a child or family member of a migrant worker already in the UK may be eligible to apply for a visa. A grandparent born in the UK may mean you may be eligible to apply for a UK Ancestry Visa. 

NMCA Legal know that being close to family is important to you. Our team of dedicated specialist immigration lawyers can help with all types of family applications. 

If you are a foreign national wishing to settle in the UK. NMCA Legal will assist you with your application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) ensuring you satisfy the strict criteria set out under the Immigration Rules.

Get in touch today and one of our specialised immigration lawyers will advise you if you meet the rules and guide you through the application process.  

Our immigration lawyers will ensure that you have the right supporting documents. Provide a Letter of Representation accompanying your application setting out the merits on your case and relevant immigration laws.  

  The Skilled Worker visa replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa. This visa is the main route migrant workers must take when seeking to work in the UK. The Skilled Worker visa allows employers to recruit migrant workers for certain skilled roles. The route is open to individuals who attain the required 70 points by meeting specific requirements for skill and level of salary.

Healthcare professionals seeking to work in the UK should look at the Health and Care Worker visa. This route is specifically designed for health care sector occupations.

The Health and Care Worker Visa is designed to encourage healthcare professionals such as qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals and adult social care professionals to apply to work in the UK. The benefits of the Health and Care Worker visa include fast-tracked entry and reduced visa fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge. To apply for the Health and Care Worker visa you will first need to be assigned a CoS by your UK sponsor (your employer), you will need to provide various documents in support  of your application. Your immediate family members will be eligible to accompany or join you in the UK. 

  You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you have been offered a place on a course. You must also be able to speak, read, write and understand English and have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course. In addition, an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed sponsor.​