The Tier 2 General Visa is replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa. This visa route provides overseas skilled workers with entry into the UK. You will require a certificate of sponsorship from a UK-licenced employer. You have to satisfy a set of requirements—one of them being a threshold salary. One of our immigration consultants will take you through the entire application process, ensuring that the criteria are fully met and the visa application is presented faultlessly.
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Tier 2 (General) route has been replaced with Skilled Worker Route w.e.f. 1st December 2020. Tier 2 (General) Visa is most popular category for skilled migrant workers in the UK. Tier 2 Visa applicants are sponsored by an employer who holds a valid Tier 2 Sponsor Licence. Britain is one of the most dynamic countries in the world and provides countless opportunities for those working in sectors such as tech, finance, hospitality, healthcare, and STEM disciplines where there are significant skills shortages.
At A Y & J Solicitors, our immigration law experts understand the eligibility requirements of the Tier 2 Visa category. Our multi-lingual staff assist employers with obtaining a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence so they can recruit talent from outside the EEA. In addition, we support employees who wish to apply to enter Britain on the Tier 2 route so that they can further their careers, have a chance to explore Britain and ultimately work towards permanent settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain).
There are several categories under the Tier 2 Visa. These are:
This page concentrates on the requirement of a Tier 2 (General) Visa. To find out more about any of the other categories, please call our office on +44 20 7404 7933.
To successfully apply for a Tier 2 (General) Visa, you need to have (a non-exhaustive list):
An appropriate salary is the minimum salary required for the type of visa you are applying for or the appropriate rate for your job type, whichever is higher. The minimum salary for an experienced worker under Tier 2 (General) category is £30,000.
You can be paid less in some jobs, for example, if you are a medical radiographer, nurse, paramedic, or a secondary school teacher in specific subjects.
Applications for a Tier 2 (General) Visa are made online to UKVI unless you are from North Korea. Our corporate immigration lawyers helped many clients and can assist you and your organisation to apply your visa swiftly and cost-effectively.
Supporting documentation is extremely important to any visa application. For a Tier 2 (General) Visa, you will need to provide (note, this list is not exhaustive):
The Tier 2 (General) route provides enormous advantages for both the visa holders and the sponsoring company. It means organisations based overseas can recruit talented, highly-skilled individuals from outside the EEA. Visa recipients have the opportunity to live and work in the UK, bring their family with them and ultimately work towards indefinite leave to remain.
You can also study and take a secondary job (under certain circumstances) if you hold a Tier 2 (General) Visa.
There is generally no right of appeal for a refusal of a Tier 2 Visa application made outside the UK. However, you may be able to apply for an Administrative Review or Judicial Review. If your application for a Tier 2 (General) Visa is refused, our team can assist you with working out the best option for moving forward.
We are highly experienced business immigration solicitors. Our team regularly works with highly-paid and/or highly-skilled individuals who are coming to the UK to further their careers.
Because of our experience, we have the ability to manage a Tier 2 (General) Visa application successfully from beginning to end. We can also work with you to assist your dependents gain entry clearance into the UK. You can be confident the process will run smoothly as you are instructing experienced solicitor firm, and you can concentrate on planning your move.
You can stay in the UK for maximum up to six years on a Tier 2 (General) Visa unless exemption applies. After 5 years under this category and subject to relevant immigration rules, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. It is important to note that to achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain you must earn a minimum of £35,000. If you apply after 6th April 2018, the minimum salary is £35,500 but check the Immigration Rules for latest changes of these requirements.
You shall receive a decision normally within three weeks.
Yes, and this must be paid in full and upfront. For example, if you are bringing your spouse and one children with you as dependents, you will need to pay a total of £3,000 in total for five years. You can read more about the Healthcare Surcharge here.
