Global Business Mobility Visas in UK
Global Business Mobility visas refer to a series of UK visas meant to target international companies desiring to expand, transfer or hire employees in the UK market.
You may seek customized guidance on which route of Global Business Mobility is best suited to your business interests, and how to make an application by talking to one of our knowledgeable business immigration experts today. You can contact us by calling +2080162308 or online.
Global Business Mobility visas refer to a series of UK visas meant to target international companies desiring to expand, transfer or hire employees in the UK market.
You may seek customized guidance on which route of Global Business Mobility is best suited to your business interests, and how to make an application by talking to one of our knowledgeable business immigration experts today. You can contact us by calling +2080162308 or online.
What is the Graduate Trainee Visa?
A Graduate Trainee visa lets you enter the UK or stay longer, already being in the UK, to work in the office of your current employer in the UK. It targets explicitly employees who undertake an authorized graduate training program, equipping them to work in a management or specialized position within the company.
Occupying the post of the previous Intra-company Graduate Trainee visa, which was formerly referred to as the Tier 2 (Intra-company Transfer) Graduate Trainee visa. Even when you are not on a structured graduate training programme, there might still be another form of visa available in the UK that works with your profession and situation at hand.
You must fulfill the requirements of the UK Visas and immigration (UKVI) to be granted a UK graduate trainee visa. You will be expected to prove that:
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are already working in a business or an organisation that is connected with your UK sponsor by a common ownership, control, or a qualifying joint venture, and have been working with this business or organisation abroad, outside the UK, for at least 3 months before taking part in the application.
- Your sponsor in the UK has provided you with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship for the job you are undertaking.
- The job you intend to undertake is authentic and requires the correct skills.
- You will be paid at or above the general salary threshold of $ 25,410 per year, in addition to not less than 70% of the pro-rated range, which is the prevailing rate for the applicable SOC 2020 occupation code, whichever rate is higher.
- You are financially stable enough not to depend upon general funds.
- You have submitted a valid certificate of tuberculosis (TB) when required in your application.
- Many of the requirements you must fulfill will depend on your specific situation. Advice and support are highly recommended to be sought from an experienced immigration lawyer, especially when considering particular advice.
To apply to come to the UK as a Graduate Trainee on the UK Graduate Trainee Visa, you will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to meet your expenses here as follows:
Application Fee
Pay the required app fee.
Immigration Health Surcharge
Then pay an Immigration Health Surcharge to cover every year of your stay in the UK.
Maintenance Funds
Ensure you have sufficient funds to support yourself upon arrival, as you will likely require at least £1,270 (this amount may not apply in certain circumstances).
This amount must have been in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days, up to 31 days before your application.
In other instances, your employer may certify that he or she will reimburse your expenses during your first month in the UK (up to £1270). Otherwise, this will need to be proven in the ‘Sponsor Certifies Maintenance’ box of your Certificate of Sponsorship.
In case your spouse or children accompany you, they should also demonstrate that they have sufficient money to maintain themselves. There are the most current provisions on whether and to what extent evidence of financial statements, including consolidated financial statements, may be inspected, which should be checked regularly in the latest official guidance.
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To be eligible to apply, you should have spent a minimum of 3 consecutive months abroad working for your employer in the 3 months before the day you apply. Owing to this need:
- In the UK, you cannot extend a Graduate Trainee Visa.
- You cannot change to a Graduate Trainee Visa within the UK.
Testing the Eligibility of Your Job
Your job should fall within the visa guidelines. To check:
- Identify the 4-digit occupation code for your occupation; your employer or Certificate of Sponsorship will confirm this.
- Check the official list of skilled jobs eligible for this visa route using this code.
Salary Requirements
You must be paid a minimum of £25,410 annually or seventy percent of the current market value of your job, whichever is higher. Every suitable job also has its annual going rate. You should always refer to the going rates table to determine what applies to your role.
In the fields of healthcare and education, various pay regulations are applicable. Under the national pay rates in these sectors, you should be paid at least the full going rate of the job or £25,410, whichever is higher, as per the national pay deal for the particular independent organization, such as the NHS.
Before applying, ensure that your job meets all eligibility and salary requirements.
Documents You’ll Need to Apply for a Graduate Trainee Visa
The documentation that you are required to present when you apply for a UK Graduate Trainee Visa is as follows:
- The reference under your Certificate of Sponsorship (given by your employer).
- An original passport or another valid travel document that certifies your identity and nationality as an individual.
- Your job title and annual salary.
- The occupation code of your job.
- The name of the employer plus the sponsor licence number (printed on your Certificate of Sponsorship).
- Documents that indicate that you have enough personal savings to maintain yourself in the UK, e.g., recent bank statements (unless your Certificate of Sponsorship indicates explicitly that your employer will meet these costs).
- Evidence of your connectedness with your spouse or children, if they are also applying with you.
- Your tuberculosis (TB) test results, in case you belong to a designated nation.
If you don’t have your Certificate of Sponsorship, request one from your employer.
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You might also have to submit:
- Proof of having worked for your employer abroad in another country for at least 3 months before you apply.
- Information about your graduate training programme.
- A recognised ATAS certificate in case your employer counsels you that such is needed (in the case of jobs that encompass research in delicate topics at PhD level or upwards).
- A clean sheet of paper in your passport, in case you need to provide your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) at a visa application centre. Your passport will be marked to indicate that this is a required document.
- A legalized copy of any document that is neither in English nor Welsh.
Before applying to any country, ensure that your documents are accurate and up-to-date.
A UK Graduate Trainee Visa is one that you must apply for online outside the UK. Be aware of the documents you will need before submitting your application.
You do not need to submit a new application if you already hold a Graduate Trainee Visa and your employment status changes during your graduate training programme. Your employer will update the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) on your behalf.
Proving Your Identity
You need to demonstrate your identity as part of your application. The method for doing so will vary depending on your nationality and the type of passport you possess. Or you will:
- Download the UK Immigration: ID Check app and use it to scan your identity document and sign into or create your UKVI account.
- Visit a visa application centre to provide your fingerprints and photo (biometric information).
When you apply, you will be informed which choice is yours. You might be required to leave your passport and other documents at a visa application centre. If you need to apply at a centre, you may have to travel to another country if there is no application centre near your home.
Submitting Your Application
When you initiate your online application, you can save your form and complete it later if needed.
How Long It Takes
Having applied online, proven your identity, and filed your documents, you will typically receive the decision within three weeks.
It might take you longer to run your application when:
- Additional verification is required for your supporting documents.
- You will be required to come to an interview.
- Your situation is problematic (e.g., a criminal record).
Like others, you can even afford an accelerated decision.
Once You Apply
If you need to amend your submitted application, please contact UKVI. You are also welcome to request to withdraw your application; however, only in the case it has not been processed.
Your email will include the outcome of your visa application and what to do next.
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Partner and children who qualify will be able to apply to live with you or remain in the UK as your dependents. A dependant is your spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner (provided you have lived with them or her for over 2 years), or child. They must usually be living with you and not be married; they may also need to present evidence of their address.
You will be required to demonstrate that you are related to them, and they will be able to take care of themselves in the UK until the end of the stay visa, unless they are exempt. Individuals in each family are required to submit separate online applications, and they will need your visa application number (GWF or UAN) to travel. They are also required to identify themselves, either on the UK Immigration: ID Check app or by visiting a visa application centre.
Their visa may typically expire on the same date as yours, in case it is approved. They may work (not as a sports person), study, and travel without having to claim public funds. In case you have a UK-born child, you will be required to make an application for a visa so that you can travel in and out of the country with the child.
By the time you want to apply, you cannot transit to a Graduate Trainee Visa in the UK because you need to have been employed by your employer abroad for at least 3 months before switching. An application must be made outside the UK, as you would leave the UK as part of the application.
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What is a UK Graduate Trainee Visa?
A UK Graduate Trainee Visa lets you enter or stay longer in the UK to work in your current employer’s UK office as part of an authorised graduate training programme that prepares you for a managerial or specialist role.
Can I switch to a Graduate Trainee Visa from inside the UK?
No, you cannot switch to a Graduate Trainee Visa from inside the UK. You must have worked for your employer abroad for at least 3 months and apply from outside the UK.
What are the financial requirements for a Graduate Trainee Visa?
You must pay the application fee, pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, and show you have at least £1,270 (unless exempt) in your bank account for 28 consecutive days within 31 days before applying. Your employer may certify maintenance costs in some cases.
Can my partner and children come with me on a Graduate Trainee Visa?
Yes, your spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner (if you have lived together for at least 2 years) and children can apply as dependants. They must apply separately online and prove they can support themselves.
What documents do I need to apply for a Graduate Trainee Visa?
You will need your Certificate of Sponsorship reference, passport, job title and salary, occupation code, employer’s sponsor licence number, proof of savings (or employer’s certification), TB test results (if required), and evidence of your relationship with dependants if they are applying with you.
How long does it take to get a decision on my Graduate Trainee Visa?
After applying online, proving your identity, and submitting your documents, you will usually get a decision within 3 weeks, though it can take longer if additional checks or an interview are needed.
