I Am Freelance Location Manager In Film And Tv Two Year Visa That Ending Soon I Would Like To Stay

I am a freelance Location Manager in film and Tv on a two year visa that is ending soon. I would like to stay and continue freelancing however I am not sure how this is possible and the visa I should be looking at, can you please advise where to start?

I am a freelance Location Manager in film and Tv on a two year visa that is ending soon. I would like to stay and continue freelancing however I am not sure how this is possible and the visa I should be looking at, can you please advise where to start?

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Thank you for your question. There are visa options you can look at; however, they are very competitive and you would need expert advice to prepare an application.

The first is a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa. This route for exceptionally talented individuals in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology. If you qualify, the route allows you to work and change employers, or to be self-employed, without the need for further authorisation or to be sponsored for Employment in a specific post. You will need to apply to Arts Council England for endorsement that you are exceptionally talented or show exceptional promise in your chosen field.

The other option to consider is getting an employer who holds a Sponsor Licence to sponsor you for a Tier 2 (General) Visa. Unless your job is on the Shortage Occupation List, your prospective employer will have to advertise the position first. Although you would not be able to freelance initially, you may be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years, and if you were successful in obtaining it you could work in the UK without restriction.

Please come in and see us and our Immigration solicitors can further advise you on the next best steps to take.

Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our contact form.

I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Best regards,

OTS Solicitors

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