UK skilled visa, previously known as Tier 2 general worker visa is a great opportunity for the people who want to work and settle in united Kingdom.

The UK government has changed the Skilled worker visa with tier 2 general work visa. 

It has many benefits for the people who want to apply in UK for work visa.

It is a point-based system where workers need to have a sponsorship letter from the employer in UK who holds overseas sponsorship licence. This visa allows workers to stay in UK for 5 years in total. After 3 years, workers can apply for renewal of visa. It is a settlement route where workers can work and settle in UK along with their families. 

Tier 2 general worker visa has an income threshold, where minimum income is guaranteed by employer.

To qualify for tier 2 visa, you must 

  • Work for a home office approved employer
  • Have a certificate from employer containing information from employer about the role and salary you are offered
  • Job listed on the list of eligible occupation
  • Offered a minimum salary depending on the job you are offered

Knowledge of English is required for tier 2 visa, where candidate has to demonstrate the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills at the required level for UKVI. Usually, IELTS certificate is acceptable at B1 level at CEFR which is between 4-5 bands.

Extending your stay

You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you meet the required criteria.

Funds needed

  • You need to pay visa fees
  • You need to pay health care surcharge
  • Prove that you have enough funds in savings

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You can find further information on this link

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa