Readers ask: What Is A Tier 2 General Visa?

What is the Tier 2 General Visa? The Tier 2 General Work visa is a UK work visa, part of the British Points Based System. It is issued to highly skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland, who have a job offer for a skilled job or a job in the Shortage List.

What is Tier 2 general UK visa?

Tier 2 Visa (General) route is for migrants who have been offered a place to work in the UK and are being sponsored by UKVI authorised employers. It is the main immigration route for the skilled workers to be employed in the UK.

Is Tier 2 General visa a temporary visa?

Applicants who are granted temporary residence under the Tier 2 – General visa are permitted to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment for a maximum three (3) year period, or the period stated on their certificate of sponsorship, whichever is shorter.

How long can I stay on a Tier 2 General visa?

How long does a Tier 2 (General) Visa allow me to stay in the UK? 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.

Is Tier 2 visa permanent?

Individuals on Tier 2 General visa can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) to settle in the UK. Tier 2 General visa holders need to have lived in the UK for a qualifying period of 5 years and fulfil several requirements such as minimum annual salary threshold and at the appropriate rate among others.

Is it hard to get Tier 2 visa?

Getting a job is not easy and getting a Tier 2 visa is even harder. We know this, but it is not impossible. These chances will go to the few who do everything they can to succeed. For UK standards, all you need to do is be precise and concise.

Does Tier 2 general require sponsorship?

The Tier 2 General Work visa is a UK work visa, part of the British Points Based System. To be eligible to apply for this visa you must have a job offer by a licensed sponsor in the UK. You should provide a certificate of sponsorship issued by the employer as a proof.

What is the minimum salary for Tier 2 visa?

Under the Skilled Worker visa (previously Tier 2 (General) visa), applicants/workers will be required to earn a minimum salary of £25,600 per year, unless the role applied for is included in the occupation shortage list or the applicant/worker has a relevant PhD, in which case the minimum salary is reduced to £20,480.

Does Tier 2 visa count towards ILR?

If you’re eligible for ILR and are on a Tier 2 visa, your time spent in the UK on a Tier 2 visa will still count towards ILR. There are some specific requirements that work visa holders need to fulfil.

Can you apply for ILR after 5 years?

To apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, you must satisfy the eligibility requirements, which include a minimum period of continuous residence under a qualifying, valid visa. This means some visa holders will be able to apply for ILR after 5 years in the UK.

How many times can I extend my Tier 2 visa?

Skilled Worker visas can be extended as many times as you like, provided you continue to be eligible, or you may become eligible to apply for UK ILR after 5 years as a skilled worker.

How long can I stay outside the UK Tier 2?

As the maximum length of Tier 2 General Visas is six years (you can have an initial period of up to five years and 14 days and then an extension to take you up to six), any individual stay outside of the UK of more than 180 days is likely to mean you will not be able to satisfy the requirements of Indefinite Leave to

Can I get a UK work visa without sponsorship?

If you are a non-EU/EFTA national wanting to work in the UK, you will need a work permit UK relating to the type of work that you are doing. Most of the UK work visas require sponsorships from the UK-based employer so you will need to have secured a suitable job and sponsorship before applying for the UK work visa.

How long is a Tier 2 visa valid for?

A Tier 2 (General) visa is usually valid for a period of up to 5 years and 14 days, or the time given on the certificate of sponsorship plus 1 month, whichever is shorter.

How early can I apply for ILR from Tier 2?

You need to apply for your ILR status before your current Tier 2 Visa expires. However, you cannot submit your request more than 28 days before the completion of your five-year qualifying period. The correct Tier 2 ILR application form is the Set (O) Form.

What documents are needed for ILR Tier 2?

ILR supporting documents

• Proof of identity: valid, current passport or travel document; current BRP; two passport sized photographs.
• Continuous residence: council tax statements, utility bills, mortgage statements, tenancy agreements.
• Life in the UK pass notification.
• English language test certificate.