Skilled Worker Visa

If you wish to relocate to the United Kingdom for employment opportunities. Look no further than the Skilled Worker visa, your gateway to living and working in the UK. This visa allows you to work in eligible employment with an approved UK employer that holds a valid sponsorship license to hire workers from abroad. To qualify for the Skilled Worker visa, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Secure a job offer from a Home Office-approved UK employer with a sponsorship license.
2. Obtain a “certificate of sponsorship” from your employer detailing the offered role in the UK.
3. Engage in a job that is listed as an eligible occupation.
4. Receive a minimum salary determined by the type of work you undertake.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in English by passing the relevant language test.
6. Provide evidence of personal savings, with at least £1,270 available.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, your partner can also apply to join you in the UK as your dependant. Both you and your partner must complete separate applications, with your partner demonstrating £285 available to support themselves in the UK. If approved, your partner’s visa will align with the end date of your visa.

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How much money does the migrant need to cover the expenses?

When applying for the Skilled Worker visa, you should ensure you have sufficient funds to cover the following expenses:

1. Application fee: The standard fee is £819-£1,865, depending on your circumstances.
2. Healthcare surcharge: This is typically £1,035 per year.

If your job is included in the Immigration Salary List, you will be eligible for a reduced application fee.

Whether you are applying from within or outside the UK, the application fees are as follows:

• Up to 3 years: £819 per person.
• More than three years: £1,618 per person.

If you’re applying from inside the UK to extend, switch or update your visa, the standard fee depends on whether you’ll be in the UK for:

• up to 3 years – £943 per person
• more than 3 years – £1,865 per person

If your job is on the immigration salary list

You and your family will pay a lower application fee if your job is on the immigration salary list.

The fee for each person applying is:

• £628 if you’re staying for up to 3 years
• £1,235 if you’re staying for more than 3 years

The fee is the same whether you’re applying from inside or outside the UK.

If your partner or child applies to join you in the UK as your ‘dependant’, they’ll pay the fee for the same length of time as you.

After residing in the UK for five years on a Skilled Worker visa, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, and long-term residency can be granted. Embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in the United Kingdom. Explore the opportunities the Skilled Worker visa provides, and let us assist you throughout the application process. Start your application today and embrace the vibrant opportunities in the UK.

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