{"id":588,"date":"2022-07-28T10:29:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T10:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rdlaws.co.uk\/site6\/?page_id=588"},"modified":"2022-12-06T13:24:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T07:54:23","slug":"skilled-worker","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rdlaws.co.uk\/en\/our-services\/skilled-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"Skilled Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;50&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) What is Skilled Worker visa category<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Skilled Worker visa enables skilled workers to come to the UK in order to fill a gap in the UK labour market. Skilled Worker replaced Tier 2 (General) on 1 December 2020.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) Skilled Worker visa &#8211; What are its main requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]In order to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, the applicant must be able to show amongst others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they have a suitable job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an UK based licensed sponsor;<\/li>\n<li>the role represents a genuine vacancy of the Employer;<\/li>\n<li>they possess the suitable skills and experience for the chosen role;<\/li>\n<li>the role is at the relevant skill level;<\/li>\n<li>they will be paid an appropriate salary for the role;<\/li>\n<li>they meet the required level of English language;<\/li>\n<li>they have sufficient funds to maintain themselves if maintenance is not certified by the sponsor;<\/li>\n<li>they have a TB certificate, if required; and<\/li>\n<li>they have a criminal record certificate, if required; and<\/li>\n<li>they do not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) What is the length and conditions of stay in the UK<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]There is no restriction on the length of stay in the UK under this route. However, visas will be granted in accordance with the work start and end data entered onto the CoS by the sponsor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) What work a Skilled Worker will do once granted under this category<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]During their stay in the UK, applicants must work for the sponsor in the role described on the CoS.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]They can also perform supplementary work in accordance with the rules and study, providing this does not interfere with their main sponsored work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) Can a skilled worker own shares in the Sponsoring Company<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]There is no restriction on the number of shares an applicant can hold in the sponsoring company.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q) Will the Skilled worker be entitled to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]An application for Indefinite Leave to Remain can be made once an applicant has held a Skilled Worker visa (plus time spent under Tier 2 (General) for a period of at least five years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]What are eligibility In order to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain an applicant must demonstrate that:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"call_to_action simple\" style=\"background-color: #303030;padding-top: 39px;padding-bottom: 40px;\"><div class=\"container_inner\"><div class=\"text_wrapper column1\"><div class=\"call_to_action_text  font_size_inherit font_weight_inherit letter_spacing_inherit\" style=\"font-size:21px;font-weight: 300;letter-spacing: 0px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #fff;\">Get\u00a0professional immigration advise and services for UK immigration<\/span><\/strong><\/div><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/rdlaws.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"qbutton white \" target=\"_self\" style=\"\" data-hover-background-color=#465175 data-hover-color=#ffffff>Connect With Us<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;50&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q) What is Skilled Worker visa category [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Skilled Worker visa enables skilled workers to come to the UK in order to fill a gap in the UK labour market. 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