UK Skilled Worker Visa: Your Pathway to Work and Permanent Residency

Legal Wings Migration provides expert guidance and end-to-end support for individuals seeking to live and work in the UK through the Skilled Worker Visa. This visa offers skilled professionals an opportunity to work in eligible occupations and eventually secure Permanent Residence (Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR).

Skilled Worker Visa Overview

Legal Wings Migration assists you in navigating the UK’s immigration system, ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, including:

• Job offer from a UK employer approved by the Home Office.
• The job must be listed in the eligible skilled occupations.
• Meeting the minimum salary threshold:
  • £26,200 per year or £10.75 per hour (with exceptions for shortage occupations and healthcare roles).

We guide you through the process of obtaining the visa, which can be granted for up to 5 years, with the option to extend or apply for ILR.

Eligibility Requirements

Legal Wings Migration ensures that you meet all key requirements, including:

1. Job Offer and Sponsorship

We help you secure a job offer from a UK employer licensed by the Home Office and obtain the necessary Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

2. English Language Proficiency

We provide support for meeting the English language requirement, which is set at B1 level of proficiency through approved tests or qualifications.

3. Financial and Documentation Support

We assist in compiling and verifying necessary documents, including:

• Valid passport and biometric information.
• Proof of personal savings (minimum £1,270 unless certified by your employer).
• Criminal record certificate from your home country.

Application Process

Legal Wings Migration streamlines the application process:

1. Job Offer and CoS:
   We help you obtain a job offer and CoS from a licensed UK employer.

2. Online Application:
   Our team will guide you through the online visa application process.

3. Biometric Appointment:
   We assist in booking and preparing for your biometric appointment for fingerprints and photographs.

4. Visa Decision:
   We provide continuous support until you receive your visa, typically within 3 weeks for applications made outside the UK.

Pathway to Permanent Residence (ILR)

Legal Wings Migration provides full assistance in transitioning from a Skilled Worker Visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.

ILR Eligibility Requirements

Our experts ensure you meet all conditions for ILR, including:

• Continuous residence in the UK for 5 years.
• Meeting the salary threshold required for ILR.
• No absences exceeding 180 days in any 12-month period.
• Passing the Life in the UK Test.
• Maintaining continuous employment with a licensed sponsor.

Benefits of ILR

Once granted ILR, you can:

• Live and work in the UK without restrictions.
• Access public funds and services.
• Apply for British citizenship after holding ILR for 1 year.

Why Choose Legal Wings Migration?

Legal Wings Migration provides:

• Personalized support tailored to your career goals and visa requirements.
• Expert advice on securing job offers, meeting English proficiency, and financial requirements.
• Seamless application process, from job search to visa approval.
• Ongoing guidance for transitioning to Permanent Residence (ILR) and eventually British citizenship.

Get Started Today

Let Legal Wings Migration help you achieve your dream of working and settling in the UK. Contact us today to begin your Skilled Worker Visa journey and secure a prosperous future in the UK.