Skilled Worker Visa UK

The Skilled Worker Visa, provided by UVSUK, is a way for talented individuals from foreign countries to work in the UK. It takes the place of the older Tier 2 (general) visa. To apply, you must score enough points on the Home Office’s system. Here’s how you can qualify:

Have a job offer from a licensed sponsor
Obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Have a job that’s on the eligible occupations list
Earn at least £26,200 or the ‘going rate’ for your job (lower salary requirements may apply in certain situations)
Meet English language standards.

You can stay for up to 5 years on this visa, and later apply to extend or even gain permanent settlement in the UK.

Scale Up Visa

Starting 22nd August 2022, the Scale Up Visa is for foreign nationals who have high skills or qualifications, and are sponsored by a UK company in its growth phase. UVSUK expects two options: sponsored and unsponsored. Requirements include:

High skill level or “academically elite” status
A Certificate of Sponsorship for the first application; no need if you’ve had permission before
A highly skilled job offer from a Scale-Up company
A salary of £33,000 or more
Enough English language knowledge

The Scale Up visa is renewable and can lead to permanent settlement after 5 years.

Temporary Worker Visa

UVSUK also offers Temporary Worker Visas, letting foreign nationals work in the UK for short periods. The types include:

Charity Worker Visa
Creative Worker Visa
Government Authorised Exchange Visa
International Agreement Visa
Religious Worker Visa
Seasonal Worker Visa

These last between 3 months to 2 years, depending on your choice. You must be 18 or older, have a job offer, a CoS from a licensed sponsor, and at least £1,270. Though you can’t take a permanent role or directly settle, you may switch to a different type like the Skilled Worker Visa.

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How to Get a Work Permit Without a Job Offer?

UVSUK makes it possible to get a skilled worker visa without a job offer through visas like:

Graduate Visa

This visa is for foreign nationals who completed a degree in the UK, allowing a 2 or 3-year stay. It doesn’t lead to extension or settlement, but you can switch to another type.

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UK Ancestry Visa

UVSUK’s UK Ancestry Visa is for certain citizens with a UK-born grandparent. It allows a 5-year stay and may lead to permanent residency. Requirements include being 17 or over, applying from outside the UK, intending to work in the UK, and having sufficient funds.

Other Visas

UVSUK also provides:

Unique Visa Services (UVSUK) is dedicated to making the process of obtaining a skilled worker visa UK simple and clear for everyone. For more information on any of the visas mentioned above, please contact us at UVSUK, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Skilled Worker Visa (Formally Tier T2 General)