Skilled Worker

A Skilled Worker visa allows an individual to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer (meaning your employer has a Sponsor License) and to make an application you need to have obtained a Confirmation of Sponsorship (CoS) from your employer. This visa category replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa a while ago.

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To apply for a Skilled Worker visa you must also:

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• have an offer for a job that is on the list of eligible occupations

• be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you will do and the type of job it is

• be able to read, write, speak and listen in English at a required level (known as knowledge of English)

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You might also:

• require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if your employer informs you that you need one because the job involves researching a sensitive subject at PhD level or higher

• need to evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK unless your employer certifies your finances on your CoS

• need a tuberculosis (TB) test  if you are from certain countries

• need to provide proof of your relationship(s) if you wish to bring dependants with you (like partners/children) 

• need a a criminal record certificate - if you are working in certain jobs and

• need an academic transcript of certificate for your qualification(s) (e.g. PhD certificate) if this is required by your employer as part of the job application process

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Visa Advice UK can support you to make a Skilled Worker application, contact us for a consultation. We can also help businesses looking to sponsor workers under the Skilled Worker route.

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