Personal Immigration
Student visa (Formerly Tier 4)
Work visa (Formerly Tier 2)
Temporary worker visa (Formerly Tier 5)
Family Visa
EU Settlement Scheme
British Citizenship
Business Immigration
Pre-Settled Status is for individuals who were residing in the UK by the end of 2020 but had not yet completed 5 years of continuous residence.
The Skilled Worker visa allows overseas nationals to take up employment in the UK with an approved sponsoring employer. This route is the main work-based immigration path for skilled professionals and has replaced the previous Tier 2 (General) visa.
Our firm offers tailored support for both UK employers looking to sponsor workers and for individuals who have received job offers and want to understand their visa options.
The Skilled Worker route enables UK-based employers to sponsor non-UK workers for roles that meet specific skill and salary thresholds. It offers a route for individuals to live and work in the UK legally.
Dependants, including spouses, partners, and children, can accompany or join the main visa holder. The visa can be granted for up to five years and may lead to settlement provided the eligibility conditions are met.
The requirements for this visa are detailed in Appendix Skilled Worker.
Applicants must accrue a total of 70 points, which includes 50 mandatory points and 20 tradeable points based on Options A – F. Full 50 Mandatory points must be scored and one of the Options A – F must be satisfied to score 20 Tradeable points.
| Sponsorship | 20 |
| Job at an appropriate skill level | 20 |
| English language skills at level B1 (intermediate) | 10 |
20 mandatory points relate to employment sponsorship, placing requirements on both the worker and their employer (the sponsor). The sponsor must hold a valid A-rated sponsorship license and have paid the Immigration Skills Charge. The Home Office assesses the genuineness of the vacancy and employment.
Before applying, the UK sponsor must issue a valid Certificate of Sponsorship to confirm eligibility.
The general minimum salary threshold is £38,700 per year or the job’s ‘going rate.’
You can be paid between 70% and 90% of the standard going rate for your job if your salary is at least £30,960 per year and you meet one of the following criteria:
you’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
you have a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job (if you have a relevant PhD level qualification in any other subject your salary must be at least £26,100)
you have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Applicants need a minimum B1 level English proficiency in all four components of speaking, listening, reading and writing, proven through qualifications or an approved test, unless exempt.
A recognised English language qualification
Nationality from an English-speaking country
An academic qualification taught in English
Applicants must show at least £1,270 in savings, held for 28 consecutive days. Sponsors can certify maintenance on the Certificate of Sponsorship.
Apply online up to 3 months before the UK employment start date. The process involves submitting an application form, attending a visa application centre, and providing various supporting documents.
The visa can usually granted for up to a maximum of 5 years at a time, extendable as long as eligibility criteria are met. An eligible applicant may apply for settlement after 5 years on the Skilled Worker route.
It’s possible to switch to this visa from within the UK, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
It’s possible to switch to this visa from within the UK, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Visa holders can take additional work under certain conditions related to secondary and supplementary employment.
Our Immigration specialists are adept at assisting individuals globally in securing visas. From the initial application to any follow-up communications with visa authorities, De Jure Chase offers comprehensive support throughout the process.
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