Requirements:
- Job Offer:
You need to have a valid job offer from a UK employer, who must hold a sponsorship license issued by the UK Home Office
- Salary Level:
Generally, your gross annual salary must be at least GBP 41,700
- Skill Level:
Your job position must be at RQF Level 6
- English Proficiency:
Applicants must provide relevant educational qualifications or pass the B1 exam (achieving a score of 4 in each of the four components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the certificate is valid for two years)
- Family Members:
Can apply together with spouse and dependent children
Procedure:
- Apply outside UK
- Select standard service (3 months) or priority service (30 working days)
- Granted 5-year visa
Latest news:
The UK has recently published a White Paper outlining proposed immigration reforms. The UK government has confirmed that the English language requirement for Skilled Worker ILR applications will increase from B1 to B2 (Speaking and Listening) for applications submitted on or after 26 March 2027.
Requirements:
- Upon successful approval of your initial application, you will be granted a five-year visa. Throughout this period, you must maintain employment. If you change jobs, your new position must meet the relevant salary and skill level requirements
- Must not be absent from the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period within the last 5 years
- Pass the Life in the UK Test and relevant English test
Procedure:
- Must apply inside UK
- Official processing time is 6 months
- You must remain in the UK while the application is pending, otherwise your application will be considered as withdrawn
Requirements:
- Must not be absent from the UK for more than 450 days in the last 5 years, and not more than 90 days in the last 12 months
- Must have held indefinite leave to remain status for the last 12 months
- Prove you were in the UK exactly 5 years before the day the Home Office receives your application
- Must be of good character; any criminal record, driving offenses, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
- Provide 2 referees for your application
Procedure:
- Must apply inside UK
- Official processing time is 6 months, with no priority service available, you can travel freely while the application is pending
If you’d like to know whether you can apply for a Skilled Worker Visa, feel free to contact our team to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
Our experienced consultants will provide a detailed analysis to help you navigate the process.
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