Skilled Worker Visa

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Our immigration lawyers and visa experts are well-equipped to guide you through the sponsorship employment process, whether you are a job seeker or an employer.

We can assist with all aspects of the sponsorship employment process, from identifying potential employers to preparing and submitting sponsorship applications.

Our goal is to ensure that job seekers and employers are fully informed about the sponsorship employment process, and we are committed to providing our clients with the latest information and guidance from the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).

If you are a job seeker looking for sponsorship employment in the UK or an employer looking to sponsor a foreign national for employment, contact Optimum Vertex Consult today.

We can assist with all aspects of the sponsorship employment process, from identifying potential employers to preparing and submitting sponsorship applications.

Skilled Worker Visa Procedure:

List of the requirements for the Skilled Worker visa,

Requirement:

Overview

The Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. It also allows you to work in UK waters.

Your job

Your job must be on the list of eligible occupations. You can find the list of eligible occupations on the GOV.UK website.

When you can be paid less

There are a few cases where you may be able to be paid less than the minimum salary for your job. These cases include:

If you are a recent graduate and have less than 12 months of relevant work experience.
If you are working in a shortage occupation.
If you are working for a small business with fewer than 50 employees.

If you work in healthcare or education

If you work in healthcare or education, you may need to meet additional requirements. These requirements may include having a criminal record check or a health check.

Knowledge of English

You must have a good level of English in order to get a Skilled Worker visa. You can prove your English level by taking an approved English language test.

How much it costs

The cost of a Skilled Worker visa varies depending on your nationality and the length of your visa. You can find more information about the cost of a Skilled Worker visa on the GOV.UK website.

Documents you’ll need to apply

You will need to provide a number of documents when you apply for a Skilled Worker visa. These documents include:

A valid passport
A job offer from a UK employer
A Certificate of Sponsorship from your employer
Evidence of your English language ability
Proof of your qualifications and experience
Proof of your financial support

Apply from outside the UK

If you are outside the UK, you will need to apply for a Skilled Worker visa at a UK visa application centre.

Your partner and children

Your partner and children may be able to come to the UK with you on a Skilled Worker visa. They will need to meet certain requirements, such as having a valid passport and being able to speak English.

Extend your visa

You can extend your Skilled Worker visa if you still have a valid job offer from a UK employer. You can apply to extend your visa up to 6 months before your current visa expires.

Update your visa if you change job or employer

If you change job or employer, you will need to update your visa. You can do this by applying for a variation of your visa.

Switch to this visa

If you are already in the UK on another type of visa, you may be able to switch to a Skilled Worker visa. You can do this by applying for a variation of your visa

Taking on additional work

If you have a Skilled Worker visa, you are allowed to take on additional work, such as casual or part-time work. However, you must still meet the minimum salary requirement for your job.

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