UK SKILLED WORKER VISA - UK TIER-2 WORK VISA

Overview

•   A Skilled Worker visa allows applicant to come to UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
•   This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

Eligibility

•   To qualify for a UK Skilled Worker visa, applicant must work for a UK employer who have been approved by the Home Office
•   Applicant should have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from UK employer with details about the role you’ve been offered.
•   Your job should be on the list of eligible occupations
•   You should be paid a minimum salary, depends on the type of work you do

The specific eligibility depends on your job.

Applicant must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for your visa.

MINIMUM SALARY:

You should get a job which has the minimum salary £25,600 per year

4-digit occupation code.

You must mention 4 digit code for your occupation.

Knowledge of English:

•   You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.
•   Your bachelor degree should be taught in English.

How long you can stay

•   Applicant can get visa up to 5 years, you need to extend it.
•   Applicant need to apply to extend or update visa when it expires or if you change jobs or employer.
•   Applicant can apply to extend visa as many times as you like as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.
•   After 5 years, Applicant may be able to apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). This gives Applicant the right to live, work and study in UK for as long as Applicant like, as well apply for benefits.

How to apply

•   You must apply online.
•   You can apply outside the UK
•   Inside UK you can extend your current visa

FAMILY MEMBERS:

You can bring your partner and children in your application to stay in the UK.

How long it takes

•   Applicant can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the starting day of your work in the UK.
•   Applicant need to prove identity and provide your documents and evidences.

Getting a decision

Once you’ve applied online, and provide your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within:

•   3 weeks, if you’re outside the UK
•   8 weeks, if you’re inside the UK
•   You may be able to apply for fast track also.

Application fees

•   Standard fee
•  up to 3 years - £610 per person
•  more than 3 years - £1,220 per person

Documents required:

•   Criminal record certificate.
•   Tuberculosis test results
•   Employer – sponsorship documents
•   Biometrics

Supporting funds:

•   £285 for your partner
•   £315 for one child
•   £200 for each additional child
•   Applicant would also need to have £1,270 support own application
•   Funds should be 28 days old.

Taking on additional

Applicant can work up to 20 hours a week in additional work.