UK Global Business Mobility Scheme Visa Application

UK Global Business Mobility Visa – A New Gateway

The UK Government introduced the Global Business Mobility (GBM) visa on 11 April 2022, offering flexible options for Indian companies looking to establish or expand operations in the United Kingdom. This new visa category replaces and simplifies older routes like the Intra-Company Transfer and Sole Representative visa, streamlining mobility for professionals, trainees, and business teams. It is especially designed to support firms planning to transfer skilled staff or set up a business base in the UK.

Who Can Apply Under the Global Business Mobility Routes?

There are five distinct pathways under the GBM visa scheme, each catering to different business needs. These include: Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, Secondment Worker, Service Supplier, and UK Expansion Worker. Whether your company already has a UK branch or is seeking to launch a new presence, there is an appropriate route. Secondments and service contracts under international agreements are also covered under this visa system.

Eligibility and Sponsorship Requirements

Applicants under the GBM routes must be sponsored by a licensed UK business. The eligibility criteria depend on the selected route and include job role skill level, salary threshold, and previous employment duration with the overseas business. The UK company must demonstrate a valid relationship with the overseas firm, such as a parent-subsidiary connection or an established contract.

Benefits and Flexibility of the GBM Visa

This visa route is a step forward in promoting global trade and talent exchange. Indian companies can now send entire teams under the UK Expansion Worker route instead of just one sole representative. Secondment Workers can also be deployed to fulfil high-value UK contracts, offering a hands-on role in project execution. While most GBM visas are temporary, applicants may later switch to routes that lead to permanent residency.

Important Changes and Practical Implications

Each route brings unique provisions: for example, Senior or Specialist Workers must now earn at least £42,400, while Graduate Trainees need a minimum salary of £23,100. UK Expansion Workers must demonstrate that the business has an operational plan and financial backing for their UK entry. In most cases, visas can be granted for up to two years, with the possibility of switching to longer-term options in the future.

Guidance for Indian Businesses – Consult with Experts

Indian companies wishing to send staff to the UK under the GBM visa should understand the specific requirements and choose the most suitable category. Sponsorship, documentation, and business planning are critical steps in the process. Our team offers strategic guidance and complete legal support for sponsor licence applications, visa submissions, and long-term business immigration strategy. Contact us today to get started with your UK expansion goals.

What You Can do on Global Business Mobility Scheme Visa

If you are in the UK on Global Business Mobility Scheme Visa than you can:

• study - for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate
• work in most jobs
• be self-employed and set up a company - as long as your premises are rented, your equipment is not worth more than £5,000 and you do not have any employees

What You Can do on Global Business Mobility Scheme Visa

If you are in the UK on Global Business Mobility Scheme Visa, you cannot:

• work as a professional India Young Professionals Scheme (for example as a coach)
• extend your stay
• get public funds
• bring in family members on your application - they must apply separately

The Home Office will carefully scrutinise an application for a long term or temporary work visa. If it does not consider that the visa application is a genuine or if it considers that any of the other requirements have not been met, the application will fall for refusal. It is therefore essential that the application is prepared thoroughly and carefully.
We are experienced in preparing work visa applications to ensure a successful outcome and will provide expert guidance and assistance to you throughout the process.

How We Can Help You With UK Visa Application

UK Immigration Solicitors in Punjab India

There are many individuals agents and Immigration Consultants companies providing UK Visa consultancy in Punjab, India who are working as an Immigration Agents/Consultants without legal qualification, however we specialize in UK Visa and Immigration services being qualified as British Solicitors. Our UK Immigration Lawyers in Ludhiana Punjab India are professional, reliable and trustworthy. Our UK Immigration Solicitors provide best customer service, confidentiality, reliable advice to our clients and legally rerpesenting clients before British High Commission in India, UKVI Home Office and Immigration Appeal Tribunal in UK. We take pride in protecting the best interest of our clients.

Initial Consultation for UK Visa Applications

It is our standard professional practice to offer paid visa initial consultations who wish to apply for UK visas. This enables us to gauge prospects of your UK Visa & Immigration matter and accordingly decide if we can assist you. If we, after the UK visa consultation, believe that we can prepare your UK Visa Application or appeal against UK Visa refusal, only then we take the case and fee. Our fees depend on the time we anticipate to prepare your UK Visa Application and exercise involved therefore these vary for everyone. Rest assured we do not surprise our clients with any hidden charges. Clients can visit our offices or take initial consultation via WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, GoogleMeet and other platforms. We have been successfully advising our clients across the globe for the last 12 years as British Lawyers.

Preparation of UK Visa Application

Our experts UK Visa Solicitors in Punjab India are equipped with latest and modern technology. We analyse our clients’ personal, familial and financial circumstances. We advise our clients on the required documentation for their UK Visa application, prepare draft letters of support, representation letter on behalf of our client and document check list etc. Our UK Immigration Lawyers in Punjab India are expert in UK Visas & Immigration. Call us today to book your initial consultation with us either in person or remotely.

What’s included in our Professional Service?

As British lawyers, we will do our best and even go that extra mile for you. We can help you with the necessary paperwork that will be needed to ensure that your application meets the Immigration requirements.

Please expect us to do the following for you, when you instruct us to represent you or a member of your family:

1. Full and professional assessment of your case
2. Advice on whether you should consider a different immigration programme or category
3. Strong and weak points of your application
4. Advice on correct list of documents
5. Advice on evidence required
6. Instructing your sponsor, relative, employer or college (if required)
7. Completion of all visa immigration forms & appendix
8. Final check of your documents before submission to the British Embassy/Home Office
9. Drafting representations and cover letters to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
10. Creating a professionally looking paginated visa application bundle
11. All translations of the relevant documents
12. Booking of your appointments at VFS India
13. Represent your application to the Home Office inside/outside UK British Diplomatic Post
14. Correspondence with the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post as and when required
15. Keeping you updated by email, phone or msg about correspondence in your application
16. On-going visa application support till your application has been decided by UKVI
17. Any further in-country/out-of-country immigration assistance

Refusal of UK Visa application

We have successfully overturned many UK visa refusals by appealing the decisions in the UK. Our expert UK Solicitors in India have necessary knowledge and expertise to direct you in the right direction.