UK Skilled Worker Visa

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Advance your career in the United Kingdom with confidence. Our dedicated immigration team provides expert legal guidance to professionals and employers, ensuring a smooth and compliant application process for the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

What is a UK Skilled Worker Visa?
The UK Skilled Worker Visa is the primary immigration route for eligible professionals from overseas who wish to live and work in the United Kingdom under a flexible points-based system.
Recruiting Global Talent & Replaces Tier 2

Introducing a more flexible points-based system, this visa replaced the former Tier 2 (General) work visa framework. It effectively allows UK employers to recruit top-tier foreign talent to fill specific skilled vacancies that cannot be met by the domestic workforce.

To fully qualify for this route, applicants must be securely sponsored by a Home Office-licensed employer and cleanly meet specific mandatory salary thresholds and skill eligibility requirements.

A major advantage of this route is that it offers a direct pathway to settlement. After completing 5 continuous years of residence and meeting eligibility criteria, holders can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to build a long-term future in the UK.

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Why Choose Our Skilled Worker Visa Services?

Our services provide comprehensive support for employer-sponsored visa applications, ensuring full compliance with Home Office requirements. We offer expert guidance to both employers and sponsored workers, addressing immigration and HR compliance needs throughout the process. Our team carefully reviews every aspect of the application to minimise the risk of refusal and resolve potential issues before submission. With a solicitor-led approach, we manage the entire process efficiently, helping to reduce delays and provide a smooth application experience.
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Who can apply for a Skilled Worker visa?

Any non-UK/Irish national who has a valid job offer from a licensed UK sponsor for an eligible skilled role and meets the English language and salary requirements can apply.

How long does the visa last?

The visa can be granted for up to 5 years at a time, depending on the length of your Certificate of Sponsorship. You can apply to extend it as many times as you like, provided you still meet the requirements.

Can I change employers?

Yes, but you cannot simply swap jobs. You must make a "change of employment" application, which involves getting a new CoS from your new employer and applying for a new visa.

Can my family join me?

Yes, your partner and children can apply as your "dependants" to live with you in the UK. They will generally need to prove their relationship to you and have sufficient maintenance funds.

What is the salary requirement?

You must usually be paid at least £41,700 per year or the "going rate" for your job, whichever is higher. There are exceptions where you can be paid less (e.g., if you are a "new entrant" or hold a relevant PhD), but specific tradeable points rules apply.

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UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility Requirements

To successfully apply for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must score a total of 70 points under the immigration rules. The core eligibility criteria depend on valid sponsorship, job specifications, and individual financial baselines.

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Sponsorship & Job Offer

Applicants must hold valid corporate backing and meet predefined professional role standard criteria.

  • Valid Job Offer: Confirmed job offer for an eligible role from a UK employer holding a valid Sponsor License.
  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Your employer must issue a valid CoS containing personal and role details.
  • Eligible Occupation: The job must be on the eligible list and meet the required skill level (generally RQF Level 6 or above).
  • Genuine Vacancy: The Home Office must be satisfied that the job is real and not created solely to facilitate your entry into the UK.
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Salary & Personal Benchmarks

Candidates must clear clear-cut legal thresholds for continuous local maintenance, language metrics, and salary scales.

  • Minimum Salary Threshold: Paid the higher of the general threshold, the "going rate" for your occupation code, or the hourly minimum rate.
  • English Language Requirement: Prove English proficiency (usually CEFR Level B2) via test, English-taught degree, or eligible majority-speaking nationality.
  • Financial Maintenance Funds: Show enough money to support yourself, unless in the UK for a year or backed by an A-rated sponsor.