UK Skilled Worker Visa: Your Guide to a New Career in the UK

UK Skilled Worker Visa Requirements: What You Need to Know

Applying for a Skilled Worker Visa requires meeting specific criteria. The process can feel like a puzzle, but my goal is to provide the pieces you need for a successful application.

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• Valid Job Offer & Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): You must have a genuine job offer from a licensed UK employer. Your job must meet an appropriate SOC code and a minimum skill level of RQF Level 6 for new applicants.

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• Salary Thresholds: Your salary must meet the new general threshold of £41,700 or the specific "going rate" for your job, whichever is higher.

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• English Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum of CEFR Level B1. Shortly Language proficiency level requirement will increase to CEFR Level B2. 

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• Financial Requirement: You need to have sufficient funds (£1,270) to support yourself without relying on public funds.

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• Criminal Records Checks: Depending on your role, you may need to provide a criminal record certificate.

Your Path to Settlement: Qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain

The UK work visa is a pathway to Settled Status. I can guide you through the process of obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) once you meet the requirements. I will also help you navigate the new digital immigration system and the UKVI e-visa system, which has replaced physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) with a digital status.

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• Continuous Residence: You must have lived in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years on a qualifying visa route.

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• Life in the UK Test: You will need to pass the Life in the UK test.

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• Meeting New Salary Thresholds: Any application for ILR submitted after July 22, 2025, must meet the new salary thresholds.

Support for Your Journey: Dependents, Extensions & More

I'll be your trusted partner every step of the way, helping you navigate the process of bringing your family to the UK and managing your UK work visa throughout your journey.

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• Dependents: I provide dedicated guidance for your skilled worker visa dependants, including partners and children.

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• Switching & Extensions: I can assist you in switching into the Skilled Worker route from another visa category or in extending your current visa.

Get Personalized, One-on-One Guidance

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Navigating these requirements on your own can be confusing. That's why I offer 1-2-1 support to make your journey as smooth as possible. From Salisbury, I provide fixed fee immigration advice to clients across the South West and beyond.

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Ready to start?

Your successful UK work visa application starts with the right guidance. Get in touch with Marc Gibson, your Salisbury skilled worker visa adviser, today!