Criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK

Criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa in Great Britain - Legal support

The Skilled Worker visa (formerly known as the Tier 2 General visa) is for skilled workers who have a job offer from a British employer. This category is intended for those applying for positions for which the employer has not been able to find specialists in the UK. This also includes professions recognized as the most scarce and in demand in Great Britain.

For whom is a work visa to Great Britain intended?

If you have an in-demand profession and are a skilled specialist in your field, consider applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa, commonly known as a work visa in Great Britain. This immigration status provides a number of benefits:

• Legal relocation to a country with a high standard of living.
• A well-paid job, an opportunity to gain unique experience and improve professional skills.
• Ability to bring your spouse or civil partner and children with you to England.
• After 5 years of permanent residence in the UK on a work visa, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residence and the next step will be the possibility of obtaining British citizenship for you and your family.

Who can apply for a UK skilled worker visa?

Requirements for obtaining a work visa to Great Britain:

• Invitation from sponsor: Applicant must have a formal invitation from an accredited UK employer with an appropriate sponsorship licence.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: You must obtain a certificate of sponsorship stating your position. This certificate is issued through a special program for sponsors.
• Minimum Wage: The employer must pay at least the prescribed minimum wage, which can be £25,600 per annum or higher, depending on the position and rates

Who can the holder of a visa to England include in the application

For a work visa to England, the owner can include the following persons in the application:

• Family member: Includes spouse or civil partner.
• Children: Minor children under 18.

Conditions for obtaining a Skilled Worker visa

The Skilled Worker visa category is for applicants who have an offer of work and a certificate of sponsorship from an organization or company that is a licensed sponsor in the UK.

The applicant must score 70 points according to the following criteria:

• 50 points — availability of sponsor certificate and other requirements;
• 10 points — knowledge of the English language (with the exception of some Intra Company Visa subcategories);
• 10 points — availability of sufficient funds.

Transition to a work visa from other immigration categories

Transition to a Skilled Worker visa, International Sportsperson Visa or Minister of Religion Visa is possible for applicants who are in the UK under one of the main categories:

• Student visa
• Tier 5 (Temporary workers) of the "Creative and Sportive" subcategory for professional football players
• Dependent spouse/partner of immigrant under category Student
• The sole representative of a foreign company

Visa processing cost

When transferring from a student visa, it is necessary to successfully complete a course lasting at least one academic year during the validity period of the existing visa.

A skilled worker visa requires an application fee of between £719 and £1,500, as well as a medical fee of £624 per year. You will be notified of the exact amount after submitting the application.

If your profession is on the list of scarce specialties, the application fee will be lower. This visa allows you to stay in the UK for 5 years before you need to renew it.

Terms for obtaining a visa

The application must be submitted at least 3 months before starting work and you will receive a decision within 3 weeks (for those applying from outside the UK).

Legal analysis of the situation - why is it so important?

The legal analysis of the situation when applying for a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK is important to check the applicant's compliance with criteria such as the presence of an offer from an employer with a sponsoring license, minimum wage, knowledge of the English language and availability of financial resources resources. This helps to assess the possibility of obtaining the required 70 points, avoid errors in financial calculations, confirm the profession's compliance with standards and ensure the correct preparation of documents for successful visa application.

Lawyer's consultation on visa issues

Consulting a UK Skilled Worker Visa solicitor is a key step in ensuring you meet all visa criteria. Legal analysis of the situation includes verification of compliance with requirements, such as the presence of a sponsorship certificate, knowledge of the English language, minimum wage and financial resources. A legal analysis helps to understand how to score the required 70 points, and a legal audit of the situation ensures the accuracy of financial calculations and the compliance of the profession with the requirements. Legal audit of documents ensures correctness of registration and submission of documents for obtaining a visa.

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