Are you seeking help with skilled worker visa for the UK and its document?

The skilled Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. The Skilled Worker visa allows employers to recruit non-UK resident workers for certain eligible, skilled roles.  Visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points by meeting specific requirements such as skill and salary level, English language ability, and having a qualifying job offer from a UK sponsor.  This visa makes provision for spouses, ‘durable’ partners, and dependent children to apply to join the main visa applicant in the UK, and is also a route to settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain.

If you are a skilled worker and you want to enter the UK to do a specialized job.  You can seek the help of Sindhu Immigration expert advisors. Call us on +020 3560 3315 to speak with our team.

WHAT ARE THE SKILLED WORKER VISA REQUIREMENTS?

The rules and requirements for the Skilled Worker visa route are set out in a new Appendix skilled worker. Under this route, applicants will need to accrue a total of 70 points to be eligible for a visa. The applicable 70 points threshold for a Skilled Worker visa is made up of 50 points for mandatory or ‘non-tradeable’ criteria (i.e.; the job offer, speaking English, and the requisite skill level for the job on offer), and 20 points for what’s classed as ‘tradeable’ criteria. To qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, you need to be sponsored by a UK-based employer. Besides, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • You must be aged 18 or over

  • You need a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) for the job you are going to do

  • Your job is a genuine vacancy, Job offer is at a skill level of RQF3 or above.

  • You will be paid a salary that equals or exceeds the general salary threshold and the “going rate” for your occupation

  • Your sponsor has paid the required Immigration Skills Charge

  • You can demonstrate your English proficiency (at least CEFR Level B1)

  • You can financially sustain yourself and your family without relying on public funds

  • You can provide a criminal record certificate

  • You can provide a valid TB certificate (if needed)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SKILLED WORKER VISA?

To apply for a Skilled Worker visa, the applicant will need to submit an online application, together with their supporting documentation, and pay the relevant fee. They will also need to provide their biometric information at the visa processing center local to them, either overseas or in the UK. Applications can be made up to 3 months before the day the worker’s intended employment start date in the UK. As stated on the Certificate of Sponsorship. The applicant will need to submit an online application within three months of being assigned their certificate of sponsorship. Each certificate has a unique reference number that they will need to apply. They will also be required to attend an appointment at a visa application center to enroll their biometric information and to submit various documents in support. The necessary documentation will include:

  • A current passport or other travel documents to prove they can travel

  • Expired passports or travel documents to show travel history

  • Proof of English language proficiency, where applicable

  • Proof of personal savings i.e. maintained bank statements.

  • A criminal record certificate from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, where they will be working in either the education, health, or social care sector in the UK.

SKILLED WORKER VISA PROCESSING TIMES

Skilled worker visa applications generally take up to 8 weeks if applying from within the UK or up to 3 weeks if the application is made from outside the UK. It may be possible to pay for fast-tracked processing, depending on where your application is being processed.

HOW LONG DOES A SKILLED WORKER VISA LAST?

The skilled worker visa is usually granted for up to 5 years. At this point, the visa holder would need to apply to extend the visa or on completing the 5-year residency requirement. They may become eligible to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain. There is no limit on the number of times you can extend the skilled worker visa, provided you continue to meet the visa requirements. If the visa holder changes sponsor or jobs, they will need to apply for a new period of leave.

HOW SINDHU IMMIGRATION SERVICES WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN A SKILLED WORKER VISA FOR THE UK?

To make your application successful within the due course of time, immigration experts at Sindhu Immigration Services will verify your application. We make sure that it contains all supporting documentation. Sindhu Immigration Services recognize the necessity of rapid assistance in the processing of your skilled visa application. Our highly skilled legal team will be there for you. We will assist you from the first meeting until the time you obtain your visa approval.

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