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 route is ideal for individuals who have been sponsored to perform a mainly pastoral leading role within a faith-based organisation or religious order in the UK. This T2 Minister of Religion route can lead to settlement in the UK. It is considered one of the five UK work visa routes.
For this route, applicants who intend to carry out religious duties may be eligible. This may include a range of different duties, including:
Please note that this is not a detailed list, so there may be other duties that are applicable for this visa route. Your role, however, should not involve mainly non-pastoral duties, such as school teaching, media production, domestic work or administrative and clerical work, unless your role has be defined as a senior position within your sponsor’s organisation.
According to this visa route, there are certain requirements to be met to ensure they are fulfilled and satisfy the Home Office. This may include:
The processing time for the Minister of Religion Visa are typically decided within 3 weeks. It may be possible to secure a faster decision if the visa application centre offers a priority service. However, most applications to extend stay as a T2 Minister of Religion are decided within 8 weeks.
To apply for the Minister of Religion Visa successfully, the main applicant will be required to submit an online application via the government website. As part of your application, you need to book an appointment at a visa application centre – this will require you to submit your fingerprints and have your photograph taken at the visa application centre. Additionally, you will need to ensure that all the supporting documents are accurately completed and submitted with the application.
Once your application is submitted, you will receive a decision on your application, within the usual processing time for this visa route.
Under this route, the applicant will be permitted to enter and remain in the UK for either the period of employment stated on their Certificate of Sponsorship plus 14 days or 3 years and 1 month, whichever is shorter.
Additionally, if you are looking to extend your stay in the UK on this visa route this is also possible if they can demonstrate continuous residence in the UK for 5 years. You must not have been outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period during the 5-year period relied on. In effect, the Minister of Religion visa provides a direct route to permanent settlement in the UK.
Furthermore, if you plan to settle on this route your employer will need to confirm that they require you to work for them for the foreseeable future and that you will be paid an appropriate salary.
The cost of the Minister of Religion Visa will depend on your circumstance – for applicants who are applying from outside the UK, it will cost £719. Whereas, if the applicant is intending to apply from inside the UK, it will cost £827.
Please note that there will be additional costs involved when an applicant decides to submit their application – from biometric fees to healthcare surcharge fees. Currently, it costs £624 per year for the main applicants (if aged 18 or over). On the other hand, if you are applying and you are under the age of 18, it amounts to £470 per year.
As a Minister of Religion visa holder, it is possible for you to bring a dependent partner or children with you when you enter the UK. However, please note that each family member is required to make a separate online application before travelling to the UK.
An eligible dependent may include:
The visa granted to your dependents will run for the same period as your visa (i.e., they will all have the same expiry date).
As part of this route, the dependents will be required to submit their own application online and pay the necessary fees. Again, the application fee for the dependent will be determined by their circumstance – if the dependent is inside the UK, it will cost £827 whereas if the dependent is outside the UK, it will cost £719.
Our team of immigration experts can assist you with the application process, to ensure that your career progression will fit your immigration goals. We can help you if you intend to work within a faith-based organisation or have religious orders to relocate, extend your stay and settle in the UK. We take great pride in being approachable and proactive in assisting you with your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact u today for more information.
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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.