UK Skilled Worker Visa: The Complete Guide
The Skilled Worker visa is the UK's main route for sponsored employment, replacing the older Tier 2 General. This guide covers eligibility, the points-based scoring, salary and skill thresholds, sponsor licence requirements, dependants, and the path to Indefinite Leave to Remain after
Skilled Worker Visa to ILR: The 5-Year Pathway
After 5 years of continuous Skilled Worker residence (or qualifying combinations), applicants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. This article covers the eligibility tests, the documents needed and the practical timing of applying around employment, salary and absences.
Supplementary Employment on Skilled Worker Visa Explained
Supplementary employment lets Skilled Worker visa holders take a second job alongside their sponsored role, subject to specific conditions on the SOC code, hours and timing. This article explains the rules, what counts as supplementary, and the limits beyond which a new visa application
UK Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: What Employers Need to Know
UK employers wishing to sponsor international workers on the Skilled Worker visa must hold a Home Office sponsor licence. This article covers the application process, the duties and compliance requirements, fees, and the steps from initial licence to assigning Certificates of Sponsorship.
UK Skilled Worker Shortage Occupations List Explained
The Shortage Occupation List (and its successor Immigration Salary List) identifies roles where the UK faces persistent labour shortages, allowing reduced salary thresholds and other concessions. This article explains how the list works, which roles are typically included, and what it
Redundancy on a Skilled Worker Visa: Your Options
Redundancy from a sponsored role triggers the sponsor's duty to report the end of employment, which typically leads to a 60-day curtailment notice. This article explains the options during the 60 days: finding a new sponsor, switching route, applying for a new visa or leaving the UK.
UK Immigration Skills Charge: Who Pays and How Much
The Immigration Skills Charge is paid by sponsors for each Certificate of Sponsorship issued on the Skilled Worker and certain other work routes. This article explains who pays, how much, the reductions for small businesses and charities, and the exemptions.
Skilled Worker Visa Dependants: Adding Your Family
Partners and children of Skilled Worker visa holders can apply as dependants. This article covers eligibility, fees, evidence of relationship, work and study rights, and the process for applying together or joining later.