UK Skilled Worker Visa

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UK Skilled Worker Visa

The UK Skilled Worker Visa was introduced to attract highly skilled overseas professionals to the UK labor market. This visa allows skilled workers to enter the UK based on the shortage occupation list, without needing to pass a labor market test. It enables them to live and work in the UK for up to 5 years with the potential to apply for permanent residence.

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Benefits of the UK Skilled Worker Visa

• Dependents can accompany the visa holder
• Spouse can work legally in the UK
• No cap on the number of applicants
• Minimum salary requirement reduced to £25,600 from £30,000
• Fast-track visas available for healthcare professionals

Future of UK Immigration

The UK government is opening up new visa routes to enhance opportunities for immigration:

• High Potential Individual Visa: For graduates from top global universities, allowing them to work in the UK without a job offer.
• Scale-up Visa: For highly skilled professionals with job offers from recognized scale-up companies.
• Innovator Visa: Streamlining business visas for entrepreneurs with growth potential.
• Global Business Mobility Visa: Facilitating business expansion into the UK.

These reforms aim to position the UK as a global innovation hub by 2035, addressing labor shortages and boosting the economy.

Pathways to Migrate to the UK

With expert knowledge of UK immigration policies, EKASO – TAKA IMMIGRATION LAW CONSULTANTS PVT LTD provides guidance for:

1. Work Visas (Skilled Worker Visa, Health and Care Worker Visa, etc.)
2. Student Visas
3. Family Visas
4. Business Visas
5. Investor Visas

In-Demand Sectors

• IT
• Finance
• Teaching
• Healthcare
• Engineering

To qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, an applicant must secure a UK work permit and meet the salary threshold of £38,700 per year (or the “ongoing rate” for shortage occupations).

UK Immigration Points-Based System

Since January 2021, the UK has implemented a points-based system to evaluate work visa applicants.

Scoring System:

• Job Offer from an Approved UK Employer: 20 points
• Skill Level (RQF Level 3 and Above): 20 points
• English Language Proficiency (B1 Level): 10 points
• Salary Threshold (£25,600 or Higher): 20 points
• Additional Points:
  • PhD Qualification: 10 points
  • STEM PhD Qualification: 20 points
  • Job in a Shortage Occupation: 20 points

Applicants must score a minimum of 70 points to qualify for the visa.

UK Skilled Worker Visa Requirements

To be eligible for a UK Skilled Worker Visa, you must:

• Score 70 points based on skills, qualifications, and salary.
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree or 2 years of skilled work experience from the eligible occupation list.
• Have a job offer from a Home Office-licensed employer.
• Meet the English language requirement (B1 level).
• Earn at least £38,700 per year (exceptions apply for shortage occupations and healthcare workers).

Documents Required for UK Skilled Worker Visa

• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference number
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Valid passport or identity document
• Job title, salary, and occupation code
• Employer’s sponsor license number

UK Skilled Worker Visa Fees

• Application fee (up to 3 years): £719
• Application fee (more than 3 years): £1,420
• Discounted fee for shortage occupations (up to 3 years): £551
• Discounted fee for shortage occupations (more than 3 years): £1,084
• Health surcharge: £1,035 per year

UK Business and Investor Visas

UK Expansion Worker Visa

The UK Expansion Worker Visa allows foreign businesses to send representatives to establish a branch in the UK. Key details:

• Must be a senior employee with full decision-making authority.
• Initial visa duration: 12 months, extendable for another 12 months.
• The applicant must not be a majority shareholder in the overseas company.

UK Investor Visa (Tier 1)

For high-net-worth individuals investing £2 million or more in the UK, this visa fast-tracks settlement:

• £5 million investment: Eligible for settlement in 3 years.
• £10 million investment: Eligible for settlement in 2 years.

Study in the UK

The UK is one of the top destinations for international students, hosting over 600,000 students annually. UK universities offer world-class education in engineering, business, arts, and law, with degrees recognized globally.

UK Student Visa Intakes

• September/October (Main intake)
• January/February
• May/June (Limited courses)

UK Family Visa

Family visas are available for individuals wanting to join family members in the UK. You can apply as:

• A spouse or partner of a UK resident
• A parent or child of a UK resident
• A dependent relative needing long-term care
• A widowed or separated partner

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