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The Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2 General) is the UK's main employer-sponsored work route. You need a confirmed skilled job from a UK employer who holds a sponsor licence. It uses the points-based system and, after five years, can lead to settlement. It suits professionals with a job offer in an eligible occupation.
Professionals and skilled workers who have a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor in an eligible occupation.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You can take on additional work in certain circumstances, and you can do unpaid voluntary work. Your main sponsored job remains the basis of your visa.
Your visa can last up to 5 years before you need to extend, and you can apply to extend as many times as you like as long as you still meet the requirements.
Yes. After 5 years of continuous residence on the route, and meeting the requirements, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain.
You can take on additional work in certain circumstances, and you can do unpaid voluntary work. Your main sponsored job remains the basis of your visa.
Your visa can last up to 5 years before you need to extend, and you can apply to extend as many times as you like as long as you still meet the requirements.
Yes. Your partner and children may be able to apply to join you or stay in the UK as your dependants if they are eligible.
Yes, in many cases you can switch to a Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK if you meet the eligibility requirements, including having a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship.
