UK Expansion Worker Dependent Visa Explained by our consultant

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Explained What is UK Expansion Worker
Dependent Visa
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Table of content

• Introduction
• What is UK Expansion Worker Visa
• Who are dependents under UK Expansion Worker
  Dependent visa
• Eligibilities
• Important requirements
• Financial requirements
• Accommodation requirements
• Processing time
• Spouse/partners rights
• Can spouse work
• How long spouse / partner can stay
• Can a dependent visa under UK Expansion Worker
  visa be extended
• Can dependents travel with UK Expansion Worker
  Visa
• What if the relationship ends?
• Do you have any questions for us?
• Related Links
• How can we help
• People also ask

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Introduction

• Our UK Expansion Worker Dependent Visa Consultant
  in India has created this guide on how families
  of expansion workers in the UK (joined through
  the UK Expansion Worker visa under the Global
  Business Mobility visas). However, it is always
  advisable you gain enough information on how to
  apply as dependants under UK Expansion Worker
  Dependent visa.
• Thats why, our UK Expansion Worker Dependent
  Visa Consultant in India  Mumbai, Delhi, Bengalor
  e, and in the United Kingdom London have
  decided to share an easy and comprehensive guide
  to help you understand the immigration process
  better.

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What is UK Expansion Worker Visa

• After the closing of the UK Sole Representative
  visa route the UK Expansion Worker visa
  route was introduced under the Global Business
  Mobility visas category. This visa route aims to
  attract international businesses to expand their
  businesses to the UK or send a senior employee
  for business expansion practices.

Who are dependents under UK Expansion Worker
Dependent visa
The partner and children (under 18) of an
expansion worker in the UK (on a UK Expansion
Worker visa) are considered as dependents and the
visa holder can bring them to the UK under the
Expansion Worker visa.
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What are the eligibilities of a dependent under
UK Expansion Worker visa

• If they qualify, your spouse and children may
  submit an application to enter the UK or remain
  in the UK as your dependents. Their visa will
  expire on the same day as the main applicant.

• For partners
• Any of the following describe a partner who is
  eligible as a dependent
• Is 18 years or above
• A spouse, civil partner, or unmarried companion
  of the main applicant
• Should have been in a genuine and subsisting
  relationship with the main applicant for 2 or
  more years
• For children
• Your children are eligible to apply as
  dependents, as long as they are
• Under 18 including if they were born in the UK
  during your stay
• If they are over 18 and currently in the UK as
  your dependent
• Youll need to provide evidence of your
  relationship when you apply.

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What requirements are to be fulfilled to apply
for a dependent visa of an Expansion Worker visa
holder

• To successfully apply as dependents, you will
  have to meet the following requirements

• For partners
• You must prove either of the following
• Youre in a civil partnership or marriage thats
  recognised in the UK
• Youve been living together in a relationship for
  at least 2 years when you apply
• For children
• If the applicant (children) are 16 or over, they
  must
• Live with you (unless theyre in full-time
  education at boarding school, college or
  university)
• Not be married, in a civil partnership or have
  any children
• Be financially funded by the main applicant (i.e.
  the expansion worker)
• If your child does not live with you, youll need
  to provide evidence of their address such as
  bank statements, credit card bills, NHS
  registration documents and an official letter
  from their university or college (if they are
  living in campus accommodation).

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Financial requirements to apply as dependent
under UK Expansion Worker visa

• For partners
• You must have a certain amount of funds available
  to support yourself while in the UK and you will
  need 285 a month.
• For children
• The main holder will need to prove they have
• 315 for one child
• 200 for each additional child
• The dependents or the main holder (expansion
  worker) will need to have had the money available
  for at least 28 days in a row.

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Accommodation requirements to apply as dependent
under UK Expansion Worker visa

• Before you (the dependents) apply for the visa,
  make sure your partner can provide documentation
  to prove the accommodation status (tenancy
  agreement). When they arrive in the UK, you must
  make your own accommodations for them to remain
  in.

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What is the processing time for the UK dependent
visa?

• Once you have submitted your application online,
  submit identity and provide the necessary
  documents, it can take up to 3 weeks to get a
  decision.
• You may be able to pay to get a faster decision,
  where you will receive a decision within 5
  working days (with priority service) and 24 hours
  (with super priority service).

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Spouse/partners rights under UK Expansion Worker
dependent visa

• The Spouse / partners rights under the UK
  Expansion Worker dependent visa covers
• Working
• Studying
• Running a business
• And they can avail healthcare benefits

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Can spouse work in UK Expansion Worker dependent
visa

• Spouse/dependents are free to work full-time and
  without limitations. Additionally, there are no
  restrictions on the kinds of jobs that can be
  taken on or the industries in which you can work.
• Moreover, if you have a UK Spouse visa and are in
  the UK, there are no explicit restrictions on
  your ability to work for yourself. Additionally,
  you can use your self-employment revenue to meet
  the minimum income and financial requirement
  criteria.

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How long spouse / partner stay in the UK
Expansion Worker dependent visa

• The spouse/partner stay in the UK Expansion
  Worker dependent visa for as long as the
  expansion workers (main applicants) visa is
  valid.

Can a dependent visa under UK Expansion Worker
visa be extended
A dependent can extend their visa only as long as
the expansion worker is eligible for extension as
well. Ideally, with a UK Expansion Worker visa,
you can live in the UK for 1 year and then extend
your visa for another year. Dependent visa under
UK Expansion Worker visa be extended for 1 year
and you can apply with the applicant.
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Can dependents travel with UK Expansion Worker
Visa

• Yes, dependents can travel with the expansion
  worker, if they have applied at the same time as
  the main applicant, or they can apply later to
  join the main applicant in the UK.

What if the relationship ends?
If your visa is based on your relationship, you
must notify the Home Office when you divorce or
separate from your partner. Then, you must decide
whether to leave the UK or apply to stay. If you
are granted permission to enter the UK
temporarily as your partners dependent on their
UK visa, your visa is determined by your
relationship.
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Related links

• Switching to a UK Expansion Worker visa
• 2022 Documents required for UK Expansion Worker
  Visa
• 2022 Guide on requirements for a UK Expansion
  Worker visa
• Benefits of UK Expansion Worker Visa explained by
  The SmartMove2UK
• Cost for a UK Expansion Worker Visa from India
• Explained Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for
  UK Expansion Worker Visa

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How The SmartMove2UK can help

• Our UK Expansion Worker Dependent Visa Consultant
  in India  Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and in the
  United Kingdom London have more than a decade
  of experience in helping clients apply
  successfully for a dependent visa.
• We understand the hassle of immigration and our
  team has end to end knowledge of the process and
  are familiar with the Global Business Mobility
  visa routes, to guide you through it, easily.
• You can contact our UK-qualified immigration
  lawyers on the information given below.

91 9819127002 91 9819127002
Book your Consultation info_at_smartmove2uk.com
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People also ask

• Who are eligible for dependent visa in UK?
• Partner (married or unmarried) who have
  supporting evidence to prove their relationship
  are eligible for dependent visa in the UK.
  Children can also apply as dependents as long as
  they can meet the eligibility criteria.
• Can dependent extend visa in UK?
• If the main applicant (expansion worker) is
  eligible to extend, you can apply for an
  extension with them.
• Can dependent partner work in UK?
• Yes, dependent partners have no restrictions on
  job type or salary they can work while in the
  UK.
• Does UK Expansion Worker Visa lead to settlement
• A UK Expansion Worker visa is valid for 12 months
  and can be extended for another 12 months.
  However, the route does not qualify for
  settlement.
• However, if the business you are representing is
  functioning within the 2-year duration, your
  company can apply for a Sponsor Licence and once
  they get it, they can issue a Certificate of
  Sponsorship for you to switch to a UK Skilled
  Worker visa. This route allows settlement.