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The Temporary Work - Government Authorised Exchange route is for a person who wants to come to the UK on an approved scheme for a period of 12 or 24 months (depending on the scheme).
Grounds for the refusal
The Temporary Worker – Government Authorised Exchange route is for a person who wishes to come to the UK on one of the approved schemes listed below.
High Potential Individual
List of nationalities requiring entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a Visitor, or for any other purpose for less than six months
The Global Talent route is for people aged 18 or over in the field of science, engineering, humanities, social science, medicine, digital technology or arts and culture who can show they have exceptional talent or exceptional promise.
Immigration Rules Appendix HM Armed Forces
Appendix Family Reunion (Protection)
Appendix ECAA: Extension of Stay
The International Agreement route is for a person who wants to come to the UK to provide a service covered under international law, such as private servants in diplomatic households, or employees of overseas governments and international organisations.
Immigration Rules for Representative of an Overseas Business
Immigration Rules for Visitors
Appendix Domestic Worker who is a Victim of Modern Slavery
The Long Residence route is for a person who has lived in the UK lawfully and continuously for 10 years or more. The person can count time with permission on most routes towards the 10 year qualifying period.
Relationship with Partner
This route is for a person who has permission to stay as a partner or parent (or has had a combination of the two) under Appendix FM, and who is eligible to settle in the UK after a qualifying period...
English Language
Student route
Immigration Rules Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse
This appendix sets out when a person is required to provide a valid TB certificate with their application for entry clearance and the requirements for a TB certificate to be valid.
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