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.

BENEFITS OF THE VISA:

• Visa holders can bring dependents on the visa
• Spouse is allowed to work on the visa
• No cap on the number of people who can move to the UK on the visa
• Minimum salary requirement has been reduced to £25600 from threshold of £30000
• Fast Track Visas will be provided for healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

• You must have a score of 70 points to qualify in the defined parameters like specific skills, qualifications, salaries and professions.
• You need to have a Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years of skilled work experience from the eligible occupations list
• You must have a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor
• The job offer must be at the required skill level – RQF 3 or above (A Level and equivalent)