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In order to retain its competitive edge, the UK invites skilled professionals to work in the UK under the Tier 2 visa program. Under this program, workers whose occupations are listed on the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List can apply to work in the UK on a long-term basis. Among the popular professions on the list are IT, finance, teaching, healthcare, and engineering. UnitedOne can help you take advantage of this talent shortage in the UK and position yourself to gain a work permit to the UK.
If skilled workers must come to the UK, they need to have a Skilled Worker visa, (formerly the Tier 2 visa). You can apply for this visa if you have been offered a skilled job in the UK.
HOW LONG CAN ONE STAY ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA?
You can stay for a maximum of 5 years on this visa. The duration of a work visa depends on the length of your job contract. If you have not exceeded the maximum duration for your visa type, you can extend your stay. You will need to apply for an extension, either online or at a premium service center for UK visas.
You can stay for a maximum of 5 years and 14 days on the Tier 2 visa or the duration mentioned on your certificate of sponsorship (plus 1 month) whichever duration is shorter.
SKILLED WORKER-DEPENDENT VISA
The Skilled Worker dependent visa is for children and partners of those who have come to the country on a Skilled Worker visa or have applied for one.
The following persons qualify for a Skilled Worker dependent visa:
- Spouse
- Unmarried or same-sex partner
- Children under the age of 18 at the time of application
- Children over the age of 18 who are dependents
- The partnership between spouses and partners should be genuine and they should plan to live together for the duration of their stay in the country.
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FAQ:-
How to get a work permit in the UK?
If skilled workers wish to move to the UK, they need to have the Skilled Worker visa. You can apply for this visa if you have been offered a skilled job in the UK. The salary requirements for this visa are £25,600, or the specific salary requirement for the occupation or the ‘going rate’.
You must also have been offered a COS-Certificate of Sponsorship from the licensed sponsor in the UK. The names of licensed sponsors will be in the Skilled Worker sponsor list. Your area of work must correspond with the work of your sponsoring organization
How long does it take to get a UK Skilled Worker Visa?
You should receive a decision on your UK Skilled Worker Visa within 3 weeks if you apply from outside the UK. You can apply a maximum of 3 months prior to the date you are due to begin to work in the UK. The date will be specified on your Certificate of Sponsorship.
What is the minimum salary for Skilled Worker Visa?
The salary requirements for this visa are £25,600, or the specific salary requirement for the occupation or the ‘going rate’.
How do I apply for a Skilled Worker Visa?
There are 3 major steps involved in submitting an application for UK Skilled Worker Visa:
Step # 1: Sponsorship licence
The employer undertakes the first stage. They will apply directly for a sponsorship licence to the UKVI – UK Visas and Immigration and will be accordingly assessed.
Step # 2: Certificate of Sponsorship
The application for COS – Certificate of Sponsorship is filed by the approved sponsor for the occupation they would like to be filled by a non-resident worker. The immigrant can apply for the Work Visa once the COS is assigned.
Step # 3: Applying for the Skilled Worker Visa
The prospective employee will submit the Visa application in the final stage. This is with their unique COS number and evidence for fulfilling the requirements for Skilled Worker Visa.
How much does a Skilled Worker Visa cost?
The application fee will depend on how many years you plan to work in the UK, and whether your job is on the skill shortage list.
- Application Fees for stay up to 3 years – £610 per person
- Application Fees for stay more than 3 years – £1,220 per person
- Application Fees if your job is in the Shortage Occupation List for stay up to 3 years – £464 per person
- Application Fees if your job is in the Shortage Occupation List and you wish to stay for more than three years – £928 per person
- UK NARIC Fees 49.50 pounds
Apart from the application fees you will have to pay a health surcharge of £624 per year [for each year of your stay]. To be refunded in case your application is rejected.
Additionally, the applicant must have a minimum of £1,270 in their bank account to demonstrate that they can support themselves financially in the UK.
How do you get sponsorship for the Skilled Worker Visa?
You must have an offer of employment from a licensed employer who can sponsor employees from outside the country.
The employer or sponsor will verify if you have the skills to do the job you will be hired for and if you are qualified for the visa. If they are satisfied, they will give you a certificate of sponsorship with which you can apply for the visa.
How can you get a faster decision on your UK Skilled Worker Visa?
You can get your visa decision within 5 days if you are willing to pay an extra amount of £500 for this priority service. You also have the option of paying £800 for the super priority service to get a decision.
What are the things you can do and cannot do with a Skilled Worker visa?
You can:
- Work in the position for your sponsor as described in the Certificate of Sponsorship
- Work on a second job under certain circumstances. If you are working on your job for only 20 hours in a week, you can work on a job that is similar to your main job and at the same level. Or you can work on a job mentioned in the Skills Shortage List.
- Do some voluntary work
- Study along with working on your job if it does not interfere with your work hours
- Travel to and from UK to other countries
- Bring your family members to the UK
You cannot:
- Apply for ownership of more than 10% of your sponsor’s share provided you are earning more than £159,600 a year
- Apply for a second job before you start working for your sponsor
s there any preference given for member of the European Union?
With the introduction of the Skilled Worker visa, European Union (EU) citizens will be treated on par with citizens of other nations. As long as the UK was a member of the EU, those from EU countries had a right to work in the UK. With Brexit they will no longer have this right and will have to apply for a work visa just like others.
Is there any preference for candidates with Ph.D.?
No preference will be given to PhD holders. However, every candidate must have a score of 70 points to qualify in the defined parameters like specific skills, qualifications, salaries and professions.
Is IELTS required for the Skilled Worker visa?
IELTS is not mandatory. The English language requirements for the visa have to be meet by either IELTS for UKVI (General) with a minimum score of 4 bands in all the four modules or UK NARIC report for the Bachelor’s or Master’s qualification.
Can the Dependent spouse of the visa holder eligible to work?
Yes, the dependent spouse can work full time.
Is education free for children of Skilled Worker visa holders?
Yes, education will be free for children below 18 years of age just like UK citizens or PR holders.
Is there free medical services for the visa holders?
No, they have to pay the fees as per the NHS charges.
What is the duration of the visa?
The visa can be applied for either 3 years or more than 3 years (up to a maximum of 5 years).
After 5 years they can apply for FLR and after another 2 years apply for ILR.
How does it help to have an occupation on the “shortage occupation list” for the UK Skilled Worker visa?
If a candidate’s job is on the shortage occupation list – in that specific area of the UK – they can be paid 80% of the usual going rate of their job in order to qualify for the UK Skilled Worker visa.
Education and healthcare sectors in the UK have a separate shortage occupations list.
What if I don’t meet the minimum salary requirement for the Skilled Worker visa?
Under specific situations, a candidate might still be eligible even if their salary is below £25,600 or the usual going rate for their job.
A candidate might be paid between 70% to 90% of the usual going rate for their job and yet qualify for Skilled Worker visa. Provided their salary is at least £20,480 per year and – their job is in a shortage occupation, or they have a STEM PhD qualification relevant to their job etc.
Can you work on another job or study on the Skilled Worker visa?
Apart from working on the job you have been sponsored for you can take up a supplementary job. You can also study on the visa provided you have the appropriate permission from the government.
How much will the visa cost
The application fee will depend on how many years you plan to work in the UK, and whether your job is on the skill shortage list.
· Application Fees for stay up to 3 years – 610 pounds
· Application Fees for stay more than 3 years -1,220 pounds
· Application Fees if your job is in Shortage Occupation List for stay up to 3 years – 464 pounds
· Application Fees if job in Shortage Occupation List and you wish to stay for more than three years -928 pounds
· UK NARIC Fees 49.50 pounds
Apart from the application fees you will have to pay a health surcharge of 624 pounds when you apply, which will be refunded if your application is rejected. You should also have proof that you have the funds to support yourself which is 1,270 pounds.