- STOP PRESS -16/08/2010 - Same Day Service available for Tier 4 Student visa applications
- STOP PRESS - 29/06/2010 - Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English
- STOP PRESS - 29/06/2010 - Imminent reductions in the number of Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas announced today
- STOP PRESS - 07/04/2010 – Tier 4 changes for education providers and migrant students
- STOP PRESS - 07/04/2010 – New rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers
Tier 2 (General)
The Experts For All UK Visas
The skilled worker category (Tier 2 General) is for people coming to the United Kingdom with a skilled job offer to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
Who can apply as a skilled worker?
Before you can apply for a (Tier 2 General) visa you must have a job offer from a UK firm, and that firm must have a Sponsor Licence and issue you with a Certificate of Sponsorship (this is a virtual document rather than a piece of paper).
Once you have a certificate of sponsorship you must still score a total of 70 points:
- 50 points for your attributes (sponsorship, qualifications and future expected earnings; and
- 10 points for English language; and
- 10 points for available maintenance (funds).
For initial applications the points are awarded as follows:
For the certificate of sponsorship
- 30 points if switching from Tier 1 (PSW) or passed the Resident Labour Market Test
- 50 points if job is a shortage occupation
For qualifications
- 0 points for no qualification or under GCE A-level
- 5 points for GCE A-level or equivalent
- 10 points for a Bachelor degree
- 15 points for a Masters degree or PhD
For future expected earnings
- 0 points for earnings below £20,000 p.a.
- 10 points for earnings of £20,000 - £23,999
- 15 points for earnings of £24,000 - £27,999
- 20 points for earnings of £28,000 - £31,999
There are very specific and particular rules relating to how all your supporting evidence should be prepared and presented and a number of variations to the above rules with regard to those who can apply under the transitional arrangements. Call us for more details on 01403 801801.
UK VISAS manages Tier 2 (General) visa applications on a weekly basis and has a 100% success record with these to date, so you can be confident you will receive correct advice and have your application prepared properly by employing us to make your application for you.
UK VISAS also offers a same day service for Tier 1 (Post-study work) visa applications. This includes our ‘Meet and Greet’ service the day before the application is made to assist clients have their biometric data enrolled.
Fees breakdown
Our fee for managing Tier 1 (Post-study work) visa applications is:
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Postal application: |
£495 + VAT |
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Same day service: |
£815 + VAT |
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Dependants: |
An additional £100 + VAT each |
The Home Office charges are:
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Postal application: |
£475 plus £92 for each dependant |
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Same day service: |
£730 plus £118 for each dependant |
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Overseas application: |
£270 plus £270 for each dependant |

