FAQS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on QC-Immigration

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Can I check my UK visa status online?

Yes, you can check your visa status and prove your right to work or rent using the Home Office’s online verification service.

BNO Visa

Can you work in the UK with a BNO Visa?

Yes, you can work in the UK as an employee or self-employed.

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Is BNO a Tier 1?

No, the BNO Visa is a special concession to qualifying Hong Kong residents. The Tier 1 visas have now been replaced with similar Business Visas such as the Innovator Founder Visa, Global Talent Visa and more

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What is the BNO 5+1 Visa?

BNO 5+1 is another name for the BNO Visa. Its holders can receive PR (permanent residence) in 5 years and British citizenship in +1 year.BN

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Can Hong Kong people apply for BNO now?

All eligible Hong Kong nationals can apply for a BNO Visa and gain Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK after 5 years.

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How much is the BNO Visa fee?

The application fee is £180 for a 2.5-year visa and £250 for a 5-year visa.

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How long does the BNO Visa application take?

It depends on how quickly you collect the necessary package of documents. The processing time for your application is 12 weeks from the submission date or sooner if we opt for the applicable Priority service.

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Is BNO a UK citizen?

No, the holder of BNO status is not a fully-fledged British citizen, but you may apply for ILR (permanent residence) after five years and British citizenship after another year.

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How long can I stay in the UK with BNO?

The BNO Visa can be issued for 2.5 years or 5 years, with full right to live and work or study in the UK.

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Can I extend my BNO Visa after 5 years?

Yes, you can extend your visa after five years. It is allowed to be done an unlimited number of times.

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What is the meaning of BNO status?

It is a special status given to Hong Kong residents who were British citizens before the handover of sovereignty to China in 1997.

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Does Entry Clearance as a Parent Lead to Settlement in the UK?

Yes, you may stay in the UK provided you meet the requirements of the next Visa application. To do this, you must be in the country with the Family Visa to the UK for Parents for a qualifying period (usually a minimum of 5 years) before you receive the permanent right to reside (‘indefinite Leave to Remain’). Before extending your visa, check how long it will take for you to settle in the UK.

If you have lived in the UK for many years, you can apply to remain on the basis of your long residence.

Parent Visa

Can You Extend the UK Parent Visa?

Yes, you may extend the Parent's Visa in the UK any time before your current leave to remain in the UK expires.

Planning the timing of renewing the UK long-term Visa for Parents is crucial, as only a maximum of 28 days remaining until the end of the current stay will be added to the new visa.

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How Long Is the Parent Visa Valid?

With the Parents UK Visa, you can stay in the country for 2 years and 9 months. If you are applying as a fiancé, fiancée, or intended civil partner, you can stay in the country for 6 months.

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