The Skilled Worker route replaces the Tier 2 (General Route). Any existing Tier 2 (General) workers can apply for extensions, changes of employment and settlement under the Skilled Worker route, subject to meeting the relevant requirements of the immigration rules.
The requirements for this visa are complex, so you should seek advice from an immigration specialist before you proceed with an application. Latitude Law’s specialist business lawyers can advise you of the requirements specifically relating to you and ensure that the conditions of your employment are suitable to meet the immigration rules.
To be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa extension, you will need to:
Following the changes to the Skilled Worker visa rules on 4 April 2024, the requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to discuss your Skilled Worker extension application with a member of our expert team for legal advice.
In support of a skilled worker visa extension application, you will be required to provide the following documents:
The expert solicitors at Latitude Law can provide expert advice on all aspects of Skilled Worker visa extension applications. We can provide detailed guidance about the requirements or prepare the entire application alongside a detailed representation document explaining how the relevant rules are met.
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Latitude Law has significant experience in preparing successful Skilled Worker visa extension applications.
Thanks to our extensive knowledge of immigration rules, we are able to provide pragmatic advice and meet our client’s needs. We have connections with the Home Office and other immigration authorities so we can advise you with confidence and ensure the entire immigration procedure runs smoothly and efficiently for you.
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As the requirements for a Skilled Worker extension visa are complex, to ensure success, you should seek specialist advice from an immigration solicitor before you proceed with an application. Latitude Law’s specialist lawyers can advise you about your individual requirements and ensure that the conditions of your employment are compliant with the very latest immigration rules.
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If you application is approved, you will be granted permission to stay for a period until 14 days after the end date of your CoS, which may be up to a maximum of five years after the start date of your CoS.
You are able to switch into Skilled Worker from most other long-term UK visa routes. Read the full guide to switching from inside the UK here.
You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after spending a continuous period of five years in the UK. The five-year continuous period consists of time with permission on any of, or any combination of, the following routes:
o  was for permission to stay; and
o  was made between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive); and
o  was supported on the date of application by a certificate of sponsorship assigned by a licensed sponsor; and
o  the application was granted.
No, the Home Office has removed the restriction on the length of stay under the former Tier 2 (General) route.
Skilled workers may be joined or accompanied by a dependent partner over the age of 18 and/or a dependent child under the age of 18.
Global Business Mobility (GBM) visas provide overseas businesses with various routes to operate in the UK. If your company transfers workers from the EU and other countries to the UK, or wishes to establish a presence here, it is important that you understand what is required of you and how to apply.
August 2022 saw the introduction of the Scale-up visa scheme, which is aimed at highly skilled individuals who can enable their sponsoring UK scale-up business to continue growing.
Whether you’re looking to apply for the first time or aiming to renew your partner visa, Latitude Law is well placed to help you secure the right to live with your family member in the UK.
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