You can apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK in an eligible job with an employer licenced as a sponsor by the UK government.
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You can apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK in an eligible job with an employer licenced as a sponsor by the UK government. This UK work visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This category is for all foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce which cannot be filled by an already settled worker in the UK. There are a number of complex scenarios which should be discussed and explored in detail before you can apply.
You can apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK in an eligible job with an employer licenced as a sponsor by the UK government. This UK work visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This category is for all foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce which cannot be filled by an already settled worker in the UK. There are a number of complex scenarios which should be discussed and explored in detail before you can apply.
This category is for highly skilled sportspersons who must be recognised by a governing body as an elite sports person or a sports coach. The applicant must demonstrate that their employment in the UK will encourage the sport to become more elite and prominent in the UK.
To apply for ILR you must have spent continuous period of 5 years in the UK and must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months. You must also meet the English language requirement, pass the Life in the UK test and meet the salary threshold requirement of at least £35,800.
The skilled worker visa lasts for up to five years. If you want to stay longer, you can apply to extend your, as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements. After five years, you may also be entitled to apply for indefinite leave to remain, which gives you the right to live, work and study in the UK for as long as you like. You must apply to extend or update your skilled work visa UK if you change jobs or employer.
To apply for ILR you must have spent continuous period of five years in the UK and must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months. You must also meet the English language requirement, pass the Life in the UK test and meet the salary threshold requirement of at least £25,600 per year.
This visa is open to qualified doctors, nurses and other health and adult social care professionals who wish to undertake an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. From nurses and pharmacists to social care workers, this visa is ideal for applicants who wish to come to the UK to work in the health and social care sector.
The Health and Care Worker visa is open to applicants who are qualified health professionals and are looking to work here in the UK Health and Care sector. Additionally, it’s crucial that the individual’s role is under one of the eligible Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes, so that they can be offered employment from a licenced sponsor, and therefore qualify for this visa.
As part of this visa, the applicant must meet the criteria under the Skilled Worker visa route, which includes:
Under this route, typically the applicant can expect an outcome on their submission within 3 weeks from the date they provide their biometric information. This is substantially quicker than the current timeframe for skilled worker visa processing, which can vary between 8-20 weeks. However, please note that there can be delays following the pandemic and the prioritisation of the Ukrainian scheme applications.
To apply for the Health and Care Worker Visa, you may be required to assign a CoS by your relevant UK sponsor. This is usually a unique reference number which you use to apply online on the Home Office website.
Once the application process has been completed, the next stage of the process will involve paying the relevant fees. Please note that you will be expected to provide various documents in support of your application.
In addition to this, you will be required to submit your biometric data to support your application. We can support and advise you on how to enrol your biometrics using an ID app.
Under the Health and Care Worker Visa, you will be able to stay in the UK on this route for up to 5 years before you are required to then extend it. If you wish to apply to extend your visa, this will be possible if you meet the eligibility requirements. Post-5 years, you may be able to apply to settle permanently in the UK (indefinite leave to remain), which will enable you to live, work and study here long-term, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible.
Under this visa route, the costs will depend on how long you wish to remain in the UK for. If you intend to stay for up to 3 years, then the application fee will be £247. However, if you plan to stay more than 3 years then the application fee will be £479.
In addition to the application fee, you will be also need to demonstrate substantial savings of at least £1,270 in your bank account to show to the Home Office that you can look after yourself while you’re in the UK.
You may include dependents on this route, which includes partner and children, if they are eligible to apply. Your partner or child can do the following:
They cannot, however, apply for benefits or the state pension.
Our highly skilled team can confidently assist you with your Health and Care Worker visa application, from preparing the relevant documentation to ensuring that you effectively meet the eligibility requirements, we will guide you through the complex Home Office rules and policies. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us today to discuss any questions that you may have and your suitability for this route.
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Someone can be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa if they have a job offer from a sponsoring company in the UK for a job that is on the list of skilled worker occupations. In addition, the skilled worker must have the required skills and experience to undergo the role in the company and have the required level of English language ability.
The minimum salary for the Skilled Worker visa is either £25,600 per year, £10.10 per hour or the “going rate” for the particular occupation code, whichever is highest. For each job on the Home Office occupation list, there is a “going rate” which details the recommended annual and hourly salary that an individual must earn for the role. The rates are based on a 39-hour week of work. Those applying for the Skilled Worker visa need 50 points to do so. These are gained from sponsorship, skill level and English language requirements. However, 20 further tradable points can be given to those that meet the minimum salary requirement.
You cannot move to the UK without a job offer from a company that has a UK sponsor licence, unless you apply for the Global Talent visa where this is not a requirement. When you are applying for a Skilled Worker visa you must provide a certificate of sponsorship reference number which proves that you have a job offer and therefore permission to work in the UK with a registered sponsor.
The general Skilled Worker visa requirements are that you must have a job offer from a company that is a UK-registered sponsor and have a certificate of sponsorship that confirms that you have permission to work in the UK within a specific job role. You must be paid the required minimum salary for the occupation, have the required skill level and English language ability to do the job and have enough funds to support yourself in the UK.
Once all the correct documentation has been submitted, it takes around 3 weeks for an application for a Skilled Worker visa to be processed by the Home Office when applying outside of the UK. For applications within the UK, the standard processing time is 8 weeks, although this can take around 9 weeks on average.
For the Skilled Worker visa, you will need to provide a valid passport and proof that you have a job in the UK with details about your job role, salary, and employer information. You will also need the reference number for your certificate of sponsorship which proves that you have an approved job offer with a registered UK sponsor. In addition, you will need to provide bank statements that show you are able to support yourself in the UK and proof of the required qualifications needed for the role such as an English language test and degree certificate.
Yes, you can study whilst on a Skilled Worker visa. There is no restriction on the number of hours you can study as long as it does not interfere with your work. Another requirement is that workers who study must first get an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate for their studies and present it to the education provider.
Skilled Workers are not allowed to run their own businesses.