What is the India Young Professional Scheme Visa?

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[Published 14 Sep, 2024 | 11:42 AM]
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The Government of the UK has opened the doors for thousands of young citizens of India to arrive in the UK through the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa. This scheme enables citizens of India in the age group 18 to 30 years to reside and work in the UK for a maximum of 24 months. In these 2 years, they can explore the job market to work or enrol in a study program.

The Indian nationals who arrive in the UK under the India Young Professional Scheme can remain in the UK after 2 years if they are able to get a job offer and Work Visa. The allocation for 2024 under this scheme is 3000 places.

The first ballot for 2024 was opened and closed on 22nd February. The second ballot for allocating the remaining places was held on 16th July and concluded on the same day.

The India Young Professional Scheme Visa offers streamlined processing to eligible candidates seeking to immigrate to UK from India. It offers an easier immigration pathway when compared with other UK Visa programs.

If you wish to apply for the India Young Professional Scheme Visa, you have to be first chosen in the IYPS Visa ballot. In order to get entry into the ballot, you have to demonstrate that you are qualified for the IYPS UK Visa.

Eligibility for India Young Professionals Scheme UK Visa

To qualify for the IYPS UK Visa, you have to:

• Be a citizen of India
• Be in the age group of 18 to 30 years
• Possess a qualified educational credential at the level of Bachelor’s Degree or higher, Regulated Qualifications Framework/RQF level 8, 7, or 6
• Possess savings of£2,530  to support yourself while living in the UK
• Do not possess any kids less than 18 years of age who reside with you or who are dependent on you financially

Entering the ballot

You will have to gain entry into the IYPS Visa ballot online on the website of the Government of the UK. The entry to the ballot is cost-free. However, you should take entry into the ballot only if you intend to apply for the Visa if elected. Further, you must also be competent to fulfil the educational, financial, and other criteria.

You will have to offer the following details when you apply for the ballot entry:

• Name
• DOB/ Date of Birth
• Passport details
• A soft copy of your passport
• Phone number
• Email address

You can file one entry only per person for every ballot. Any attempts beyond the first to gain entry will not be valid. The successful candidates will be chosen randomly. The results will be shared through e-mail within 14 days of the closing of the ballot.

Candidates successful on the ballot

You will receive an ITA - Invitation to Apply for the India Young Professional Scheme UK Visa if you are successful in the ballot. You will have to then file the UK Visa application and make payment of the Visa application fee which is £298. Further, you will also have to make payment of the IHS - immigration health surcharge and offer your biometrics within 30 days of receiving the ITA.

To file an application for the IYPS UK Visa, you will have to register on the official UK Government website. Based on your passport type and location you will have to either go to a VAC – Visa Application Center to provide your biometrics or scan your official ID through the ID Check app of UK Immigration.

You will have to arrive in the UK within 180 days of filing the IYPS UK Visa application. If your application is approved, you can reside and work in the UK for 2 years.

Candidates unsuccessful in the ballot

If you are unsuccessful in the ballot, you cannot appeal as the results of the ballot are absolute. However, you can gain entry into the ballots in the future if you are unsuccessful.

To file an application for the UK Work Visa or UK Student Visa, contact Immigration Experts at the Best UK Immigration Consultants in India Nationwide Visas.

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