UK Tier 2 Work Visa
What is the UK Tier2 Work Visa?
The UK Tier 2 Work Visa, also known as the Tier 2 (General) Visa, is designed for individuals who have been offered a skilled job in the UK. This visa allows you to work in the UK for a licensed sponsor who has offered you a position that cannot be filled by a resident worker.
Eligibility Criteria for the UK Tier 2 Work Visa
- Job Offer: You must have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer.
- Certificate of Sponsorship: You need a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply. The certificate is an electronic record, not a physical document, and contains your personal details and information about the job you’ve been offered.
Key Features of the UK Tier 2 Work Visa
- You are allowed to work for your sponsor in the job described in your Certificate of Sponsorship.
- You can stay in the UK for up to 5 years and 14 days, or the time given on your Certificate of Sponsorship plus 1 month, whichever is shorter.
- After 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which allows you to live in the UK permanently.
Application Process for the UK Tier 2 Work Visa
- Secure a job offer from a licensed sponsor in the UK.
- Your employer must issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- Submit your visa application online and provide the necessary documentation, including your Certificate of Sponsorship reference number, proof of your knowledge of English, and proof of personal savings.
- You will need to provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) as part of the application process.
Benefits of the UK Tier 2 Work Visa
- Allows you to work in the UK in a skilled job.
- You can bring your dependents (partner and children) to the UK.
- You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.
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