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This route is designed for businesses seeking to expand operations into the UK market before commercial trading begins. It enables key personnel to enter the UK and undertake the activities necessary to launch and develop the UK entity.
Unlike a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence, the UK Expansion Worker route is specifically intended for overseas businesses that do not yet have an active trading presence in the UK.
Once the UK operation becomes established and trading commences, many businesses transition to a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence for future recruitment needs.
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It is a sponsor licence that allows an overseas business to sponsor senior managers and specialist employees to establish a UK branch or subsidiary before UK trading begins.
Overseas businesses that are actively trading outside the UK and intend to establish a genuine commercial presence in the UK may be eligible to apply
Generally no. The route is intended for organisations that have not yet commenced active trading in the UK.
You may sponsor only the number of workers you genuinely need to establish the UK business, up to a maximum of 10 at any one time. Where the Authorising Officer is based overseas, the licence is granted with a provisional rating and an initial allocation of one Certificate of Sponsorship, which must be assigned to that Authorising Officer. Once they have obtained their visa, the licence can be upgraded to an A-rating and the allocation increased, up to the maximum of 10
You must prove you can support the relative for at least five years without accessing public funds. This involves providing detailed evidence of your income, savings, and accommodation.
UK Expansion Worker Visa Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the UK Expansion Worker Visa, the overseas business, the UK entity, and the applicant must all meet stringent Home Office criteria. The key requirements include:
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