Often asked: Tier 2 General Visa What Is My Type Of 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 visa a resident visa?

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 Tier 2 general a settlement visa?

Yes, the Tier 2 General Visa can be used as part of a claim for Indefinite Leave to Remain due to long residence. In order to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route, you will need to submit an application online and pay the appropriate fee.

What is a Tier 2 student visa?

The Tier 2 visa route allows skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area with a job offer to work in the UK on a long-term basis. In order to be eligible for a tier 2 visa, you will need to have a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a licensed sponsor employer.

How many years is Tier 2 General visa?

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.

What is a t2 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.

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.

Is Tier 2 visa permanent residence?

If you are currently employed under a Tier 2 visa, then you may be able to switch to an indefinite leave to remain in the UK. You need to have stayed in the UK for at least five years before you apply for Permanent Residence also known as ILR.

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

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

Do we need bank statement for ILR?

If you are ready to apply for ILR from Tier 1 General then you will need a considerable amount of bank statements. The first set of statements required is 12 months bank statements for your proof of earnings.

How many times can a Tier 2 visa be renewed?

As a Tier 2 Visa is initially only granted for three years, extending your visa is a necessary part of being eligible for ILR. If your extension application is successful, your visa will be valid for three more years. You can apply for ILR once to of these additional three years have passed.

What type of visa is leave to remain?

What is ILR? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status which allows the person who holds it to live and work in the UK for an unlimited time, without any need to apply for a visa extension.

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.

Can I study on Tier 2 visa?

If you have obtained any form of work visa (e.g. Tier 2 (General), Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange)) then you are allowed to study either full- or part-time in the UK. However, the immigration rules state that in order to obtain leave in one of these categories you “must intend to work”.

Can I apply for Tier 2 visa before graduation?

You can apply as soon as you have received notification in writing from the University that your degree has been awarded. This usually happens a few months before graduation. Hold a job offer from a company listed as holding a Tier 2 licence on the Home Office Register of Sponsors.