More than 50,000 UK organisations became registered sponsor licence holders in this year 2021. And more than 99,000 work visas were granted in 2021.
Out of which the majority were skilled worker visas and what topped it all, maximum jobs were in the health and care and IT sector.
If you are a skilled worker and looking to work and grow your career in the UK then you must apply for a skilled worker visa. However, before doing that you need a job offer from the UK employer who has a sponsor licence.
Eligible job that you can apply
There are more than 30 jobs in the UK which require skilled workers and are ready to pay more than 80% salary.
Out of which the most commonly preferred are:
- Senior care workers
- Health services and public health managers and directors
- Biological scientists and biochemists
- Civil engineers
- Electrical engineers
- IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
- Artists
- Graphic designers
- Veterinarians
If you belong to any of these, chances are that you will be hired on a priority basis.
Even if your desired job role is not mentioned in the shortage occupations list still you can explore a wide range of eligible jobs and begin your career in the UK.
Your skilled worker visa primarily allows you to work for a Home Office authorised sponsor licence holder for 5 years in the UK. You can bring your dependents with you and above all this is a direct path to settlement (ILR) and gaining British citizenship.
Documents you must provide
- You must have a certificate of sponsorship(CoS) reference number from your employer
- B1 English proficiency certificate
- Job details
- Salary offered
- Travel documents, such as passport
- Evidence of genuine relationship with spouse and children, if they are applying alongside you
- Tuberculosis test results, if applicable in your home country.
- Personal savings account statement such as bank statements, payslips
- Criminal certificate,if needed
- You may also need an ATAS certificate, if your job employer needs you to work on sensitive research projects.
Application costs and processing time
A skilled worker visa application has to be made online and the charges can vary depending on your circumstances.
Usually they are between £610 & £1,408. An additional cost of Immigration Health surcharge must be paid, which is £624.
You will also require a minimum expense of £1,270 available to you when you enter the UK in order to sustain yourself, unless you are exempted.
Application from outside the UK
It will cost you £610 for one person for 3 years and £1,220 per person for more than 3 years.
Application from inside the UK
It will cost you £704 for one person for 3 years and £1,408 per person for more than 3 years.
If your job is in the shortage occupation list then you and your dependents will pay a lesser amount of application fee.
For staying up to 3 years, your application fee will cost you £464 and £928 for staying more than 3 years.
It may be apt to consult immigration experts before you begin application. Choose A Y & J Solicitors for bespoke visa and immigration services.
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