This route allows you to take an eligible, sponsored job in the UK at (generally) RQF Level 6+ with a licensed employer, meeting salary and English standards. It replaces older Tier 2 arrangements and covers most professions not on specialist routes.
What The Skilled Worker Visa Is And Who It’s For In 2025
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You can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa up to 3 months before your job start date while you’re still outside the UK.
July 2025 Rule Changes You Must Know Before You Apply
From 22 July 2025, the government increased salary/skill thresholds and tightened dependant rules for some roles. Plan your timing and evidence accordingly.
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Core Eligibility: Job Level, Salary, Sponsor Licence And English Language
Your offer must match an eligible SOC code at the correct skill level, meet the salary requirement, and come from an A-rated licensed sponsor. You must also meet English at CEFR B1 (currently) and financial maintenance rules.
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The “Genuine Vacancy” Test That Can Make Or Break Your Case
Home Office must be satisfied the role is real, appropriately skilled, and fits the sponsor’s business no inflated titles or tailored ads to exclude settled workers.
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Salary Rules, Going Rates And When Lower Pay Can Still Qualify
You must meet £41,700 or the going rate whichever is higher based on a 37.5-hour week (pro-rated). Limited “tradeable points” concessions may apply (e.g., relevant PhD, new entrant).
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Documents Checklist To Get Right The First Time
Robust evidence avoids delays and refusals. Lexen Law templates ensure format and content meet Home Office specs.
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Step-By-Step: How To Apply (Outside Or Inside The UK)
Applications are online via GOV.UK, with identity checks by app or Visa Application Centre. Inside-UK switching is allowed from many categories (not visitors, seasonal, etc.).
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Fees, Surcharge And Typical Total Costs
Budget for visa fees, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), and if you’re an employer the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC).
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Extending, Changing Employer, And Protecting Your Status
You can extend with the same employer/occupation code, or apply for a new CoS to change sponsors just keep continuous lawful residence.
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The ILR Pathway: Settling In The UK After Five Years
Most Skilled Workers can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 continuous years if salary, role need, absences, English and Life in the UK are met.
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Bringing Your Family: Who Qualifies As A Dependant In 2025
Partners and children can join if you meet eligibility and financial rules except for new RQF 3–5 roles on the ISL/TSL, which currently bar dependants.
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Common Refusal Triggers And How Lexen Law Prevents Them
Most refusals come from salary miscalculations, SOC mismatches, weak “genuine vacancy” evidence, or document format errors. We pre-empt these with compliance-ready packs.
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Sponsor Licence Essentials For Employers Hiring Skilled Workers
UK employers must be licensed, A-rated, and able to meet ongoing sponsor duties, audits, and reporting via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
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Why Choose Lexen Law for Your Skilled Worker Route
We align your job specs, contracts, and CoS entries with the Rules, build a decision-ready bundle, and keep your compliant post-grant.
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