The UK Skilled Worker visa was introduced to bring in highly skilled overseas workers into the UK labor market and subsequently take up permanent residence in the UK.

With this visa, skilled workers from other countries can be selected based on the shortage occupation list and they will be eligible to get an offer letter without the labor market test and stay in the UK for up to 5 years.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, candidate must:

• work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office.

• have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK.

• do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations.

• be paid a minimum salary – how much depends on the type of work you do.

Documents you’ll need to apply

When you apply you’ll need to provide:

• your certificate of sponsorship reference number (provided by the employer).
• proof of your knowledge of English.
• a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality.
• your job title and annual salary.
• your job’s occupation code.
• the name of your employer and their sponsor licence number – this will be on your certificate of sponsorship