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UK Ancestry Visa: the ‘employment’ or ‘seeking employment’ requirement
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In order to make a successful application under the UK Ancestry visa category, paragraph 186(iv) of the Immigration Rules requires that you must show that you can work and intend to take or seek employment...

 in the UK. UK Ancestry Visa: the ’employment’ or ‘seeking employment’ requirement In order to meet this requirement, the Home Office must be satisfied that you either: have a job in the...

UK Ancestry visa: How can I settle in the UK?
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The main requirements for indefinite leave to remain as UK Ancestry visa holder are set out in Paragraph 192 of the Immigration Rules. You will need to: continue to  meet all of the entry requirements as set out...

 in Paragraph 186 (i)-(v); have spent a continuous period of 5 years in the UK on the basis of UK ancestry; have passed tests to demonstrate your knowledge of English and Life in the UK (unless under 18 or...

UK Ancestry Visa - What Is It and How To Get One?
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If either of your grandparents were born in the UK, you could be eligible for a UK Ancestry visa and be on the route to settlement in the United Kingdom. Under paragraph 186 of the Immigration Rules, you will need...

 to fulfil the following requirements: Requirements for a UK Ancestry Visa (i) be a Commonwealth citizen  A full list of commonwealth countries can be found here. This can be proved by providing your...

Immigration options for persons with United Kingdom ancestry
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The Immigration Rules provide those with United Kingdom ancestry with a route to settlement in the UK via the UK Ancestry visa. The relevant provisions are set out within paragraph 186 of the Immigration Rules...

 and this application can only be made from overseas; it is not possible to apply for leave to remain, or to switch into this category, from within the UK. The main requirements of paragraph 186 are as...

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