What is the UK skilled worker visa?

What is the UK Skilled Worker visa?

The UK Skilled Worker visa is a points- based visa granted to skilled immigrants who want to work and live in the country. The candidates must have a valid job offer and a sponsorship from an UK employer to be considered for the visa. The candidates can stay in the country for up to 5 years. 

 

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What can you do with a UK Skilled Worker visa?

• Can study and work in the relevant field
• Can bring dependents that include children and legal partners with you if they meet the eligibility requirements
• Can do additional and voluntary work if needed
• Can travel in and out of the UK
• Can apply for an ILR (indefinite leave to remain) to live permanently in the UK after residing for 5 years and have met the eligibility

 

What is the eligibility criterion for a UK Skilled Worker visa?

The candidates applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa must score 70 points in the UK Immigration points Calculator. The breakdown of the points to be earned in the points calculator is given below.

Skilled worker employed in the UK  require– 70 points
Obligatory	Characteristics	Points
	Job offer from an approved sponsor in the UK	20
	Job with the appropriate skill level	20
	Required level of English Proficiency	10
Tradeable	Income of £20,480 to £23,039 or at least 80% as per the current salary scale The higher range of the two is applicable.	0
	Income of £23,040 to £25,599 or at least 90% as per the current salary scale The higher range of the two is applicable	10
	Income of £25,600 or above or as per the current salary scale The higher range of the two is applicable	20
	Employment in an occupation with shortage	20
	Ph.D. in a subject that is related to the job	10
	Ph.D. in a STEM subject that is related to the job	20

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What are the requirements for a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a Skilled Worker visa:

• A minimum of 70 points in the points calculator grid
• A Bachelor’s degree or work experience of 2 years of a job present in the eligible occupations list
• A valid job offer
• Occupation code as per the eligible job occupations list
• Employed under a UK employer
• English language proficiency of at least B1 level 
• Minimum income requirement of £38,700 annually
• Workers in Healthcare must have a minimum annual income of £29,000
• Specialist and Senior Workers must have an annual income of £48,500 
• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to meet lower income requirements

 

What are the documents required for a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Individuals applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa must submit certain documents that include:

• Certificate of sponsorship reference number that is given by the employer 
• A valid and recent passport or any other document that proves your nationality or identity
• Annual income and job title
• Employer’s name and the sponsor licence number that is given on the certificate of sponsorship (CoS)
• Individuals working in fields like education, Healthcare, therapy, and social services must provide a criminal record certificate.
• If you do not have a certificate of sponsorship, then you must provide proof of funds to support yourself in the UK.
• If you are bringing dependents, then you must provide evidence of the relationship with your children or legal partner.
• If your work involves researching a sensitive topic at a PhD level, then you need to obtain an ATAS certificate as requested by your employer.

 

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What are the steps to apply for a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Follow the 6 steps to apply for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

Step 1: Check your eligibility with the UK Immigration points Calculator

Step 2: Gather the required documents.

Step 3: Submit the biometrics

Step 4: Apply for the UK Skilled Worker visa

Step 5: Attend the interview and await your visa status

Step 6: Get your visa and fly to the UK

 

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