If you’re thinking of moving to the UK as a working individual, there are several ways to go about it.

 However, the first thing we must take into consideration is whether we are planning for a skilled position or an unskilled position. 

If you are thinking of applying or taking up employment that falls under the category of skilled employment, you are eligible to apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa.

 This is the main route that workers who take up skilled employment go through to get to the UK. 

What is a skilled worker visa?

The skilled work visa, formerly known as the tier II work visa in the UK, is what most skilled employees have to get to work in the UK. This change occurred back in December 2020. This was a positive change in terms of a UK visa because this made it easier for foreigners to come work in the UK since many restrictions that were imposed earlier were lifted.

Am I eligible for such a UK work visa?

If you are a fresher, that is, a 'new entrant,' then you must have a minimum salary of £20,480 per annum. However, if you are an experienced professional, that is, you come under the rate of an 'experienced worker,' then you must have a minimum salary of £25,600 per annum. 

What do I need to apply for this visa?

There is indeed a list of prerequisites necessary to apply for this visa and below are some of these criteria you will need to meet for use. 

• This might be obvious, but you must have a job offer. This particular UK employer who is offering you a job must also be able to provide you with a sponsorship certificate. To do so, they must also have a valid sponsorship license.
• All applicants must also meet the minimum English language requirements. The minimum IELTS score for a UK work visa is a CEFR level of B1.

What is the allowed length of stay?

1. As an experienced worker 

Since the skilled work visa has no maximum period to its issue, professionals can apply for any period as they deem fit. Most people will apply for a five years stay at first, in the case that they are applying as experienced workers. 

In most cases, professionals will apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK post the ending of their work visa. However, since this can only be done after a five-year work period in the country, you must have applied for five years. Although if you have not and your period to stay, which was shorter than five years, is now over, you may apply for an extension as well.

Then, when you have finally completed five years of experience working in the country, you may then apply for indefinite leave to remain. For doing so, the appropriate salary rate must also be paid.

2. As a new entrant 

If you are under 26 years of age or are applying under the category of new entrant, the maximum stay period is four years. Other cases where this exception might be valid include if you have a study Visa and are already in the UK, amongst others. 

When these four years end, we may apply for an extension based on the points that you have collected. If you wish to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a new entrant, you will have to apply 28 days before the end of your skilled work visa. For this, you will need to have a place of residence as well as the desire to continue your employment. 

What about the financial requirements?

In most cases, for a UK work visa, your sponsorship certificate should cover this aspect. Employees with a valid sponsorship license should be able to provide you with a maximum of £1270 for the first month of your stay there. However, in the case that you are transferring companies or other similar scenarios, applicants must show that they have a minimum of £1270 of funding and have had possession of them for a continuous period of 28 days, no more than 31 days before the date of your application for a skilled worker visa. 

Does my family benefit from this in any way?

The process for your children and partners to apply for immigration for the same period as the immigrant applying for a UK job visa from India is rather simple. 

The dependant must meet any of the following requirements: 

• Must be a husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner. 
• Children under the age of 18
• Children over the age of 18. This is applicable when they are already in the UK as your dependent. 

The documents that you will need to provide include: 

• Credit card bills
• Bank statement
• driving license
• NHS registration document
• an official letter from any concerned University

What are the salary requirements?

The employer who is providing you with a sponsorship certificate must provide minimum maintenance and meet the following points.

• Under the new entrant salary rate, employees under the age of 26 must make at least £20,480 or 70% of the market rate for the position, whichever is higher.
• Those who have completed a degree in the UK fall under this same category.
• Those who are over 26 years of age must be provided with the minimum salary requirements of £25,000, or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher.
• Professionals in the medical field come under the NHS band and have different requirements. However, a minimum requirement of £20,480 must be met.

Approach a Professional for visa application!

Applying to work in the UK is a tedious task, and finding an employer with a sponsorship licence who is willing to give you a sponsorship certificate is even harder. However, once you have a valid sponsor, the steps after are quite simple. If you need help, consult Work Permitz For a smooth and hassle free experience of visa application.