Skilled Worker Application

Unlock Your Career in the UK with Skilled Worker Visas

At Ram & Co Solicitors, we specialize in assisting skilled workers like you to secure visas and permits to work and live in the United kingdom. Our team of experienced immigration solicitors is committed to providing you with personalized guidance and support throughout the visa application process.

Your Path to Work in the UK: Skilled Worker Visa Overview

To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, you must:

• Work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
• Have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK
• Do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
• Be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do

The specific eligibility depends on your job.

You must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for your visa.

We Provide expert services in making skilled workers visa applications.

Skilled workers with a Job offer

Those coming to the UK for work from January 2021 must:

• Have a job offer from a licensed sponsor
• Meet certain skills/salary criteria

You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.

The route replaced the tier 2 (general) visa category on 1 December 2021. This came with significant changes:

• The general salary threshold was reduced to £25,600 (from £30,000)
• The required skills level was reduced from degree to A-level or equivalent
• The annual cap on certificates of sponsorship was suspended
• The resident labor market test was abolished
• The cooling-off period was abolished
• The rules on switching from other types of visa were relaxed
• The prohibition on visa applicants owning more than 10 percent of the shares in the sponsoring entity was abolished

Skilled worker visa applications are assessed on a points system.

The points for some characteristics such as salary or qualification are tradeable. Therefore, if someone earns less than £25,600, they may still be able to come if they can show that they have a:

• job offer in a specific shortage occupation,
• PhD relevant to the job