The UK Skilled Worker Visa: your path to success

• RQF level requirement has been lowered from 6 to 3, making it easier to qualify.
• Minimum salary requirement has been reduced from £30,000 to £26,200.
• Recent graduates are now eligible.
• There is no maximum limit on the number of visas issued by the UK.
• RLMT (Resident Labour Market Test) is not required for the Skilled Worker Visa.
• There is no longer a one-year waiting period for reapplication.

Here are the most important requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa. However, navigating the process can be challenging, which is why seeking guidance from an experienced immigration solicitor is invaluable.

• Have a valid job offer from employer in UK
  Any applicant must have a valid job offer from a licensed A-rated company in the UK with valid sponsorship options.
  
• Employer is on the Licensed Sponsor List
  The Home Office maintains a list of approved employers. The job offer must be from a company on the list that meets qualifications to provide certificates of sponsorship.
  
• Employer has provided valid certificate of sponsorship
  Applicant must be able to show their employer has issued a valid certificate of sponsorship.
  
• Job is on eligible occupations job list
  Applicant must possess the right skills for a job provided on the eligible occupations list. Check this by requesting a Statement of Compatibility from your employer.
  
• Meet skill level requirement
  Applicant must be able to showcase the required skills for the job at a rating of RQF Level 3 or higher.
  
• Meets minimum salary requirements
  Salary requirements are always a part of an immigration visa package and with the UK Skilled Work Visa, an applicant must acquire a job that pays a minimum salary of 25,600 to ensure they are not going to need government assistance to make the minimum requirements for standard of living within the country.
  
• Proficient in English
  Sufficient knowledge of the English language is required of all UK Skilled Work Visa Applicants. Proficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding English will be assessed via an English proficiency test where applicants must be proficient up to B1 standards. Exemption for this requirement is provided for countries where the national language is English.
  
• Have minimum of £1,270 in bank account
  An applicant must provide proof through up to date bank statements or a letter from their employer that they have at least £1,270 in their bank account. This number ensures the applicant can support their basic needs for one month without the need to acquire government assistance.

If you are looking to work in the UK, you do not have to go through it alone. SilverOak Solicitors can help you apply for your UK Skilled Worker Visa. We can assist in collaborating with your employer to gather all the required documents and guide you through the application process. SilverOak Solicitors makes the process of applying to work in the UK easier. Let us help you move forward with a new career, and a new life, in the UK today. Contact our team at 020 8578 7778.