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- UK Tier 2 Visa - Visa for the UK - General Migrants Visa - Work Visa UK -
UK Visa - Tier 2 Visa - (General) Overview
UK visa applications under the Tier 2 visa category are expected to be launched in the autumn of 2008 and replace the previous system of UK work permit applications. The below links provide more information on the UK Tier 2 visa. Tier 2 UK visa – general overview Who can apply for a Tier 2 UK visa? What is a certificate of sponsorship? Does the Job have to be advertised? Can I get permanent residency under a Tier 2 UK visa? Can spouses and dependents be included under a Tier 2 UK visa? Is it possible to change jobs when holding a Tier 2 UK visa? The Tier 2 UK Visa points system How many points will I need to qualify for Tier 2 UK visa? On what basis can points be scored? Professional assistance in making your Tier 2, UK Visa application UK Visa Tier 2 - General OverviewThe aim of the Tier 2 visa application is to provide the opportunity to foreigners wishing to immigrate to the UK by means of covering shortages in the labour market. These include sectors such as engineering, information technology and education as well as those published on the UK skills shortage list.When the Tier 2 visa application category is launched it will replace the following work permit categories:
UK Visa Tier 2 - Who can apply?Under the new UK points based system there will be 5 Tiers that will cover both employment and student based visa applications for immigration into the UK.UK visa, Tier 2 applications are for those who have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer and for foreign workers who are not citizens of the European Economic Area. Tier 2 UK visa applications are designed for medium to highly skilled workers who must be in possession of a certificate of sponsorship. Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - What is a certificate of sponsorship?A certificate of sponsorship is obtained from the employer and in line with the Border and Immigration Agency’s risk assessment.In order to issue a certificate of sponsorship, employers must demonstrate:
UK Visa Tier 2 - Does the job have to be advertised?If the occupation is listed on the shortage occupations list the position does not have to be advertised in the UK before the employer (sponsor) can employ the foreigner.In the event the occupation is not listed on the shortage list the employer (sponsor) must demonstrate that they have attempted to fill the role within the UK. Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - Can I get permanent residency?A Tier 2 UK Visa offers the applicant the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in the UK. Although the Tier 2 UK visa is not a permanent residency visa it does allow for holders to apply for indefinite leave to stay in the UK if they have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - Can spouses and dependents be included?A Tier 2 UK visa makes allowance for the dependents and spouses (common law, unmarried and civil) to immigrate to the UK at the same time. As dependents and spouses, of the main Tier 2 UK visa applicant, they will be issued a UK visa for the same period of time and will also be able to seek employment in the UK.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - Can I change jobs?Tier 2 UK visa holders can change jobs however the process of obtaining a certificate of sponsorship must be repeated.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - Points based systemAn application made for a Tier 2 UK visa is an employer led process, with the employer applying on behalf of the applicant. As per the other tiers, under the new system applicants will be assessed against a points based system.It is expected that the points based system will be based on:
UK Visa Tier 2 - How many points must an applicant score?The Tier 2, UK visa criteria is not yet finalised but consensus of opinion indicates that successful applicants will need to score 50 points to qualify.Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - How will the points be scored?At this stage the exact methodology behind how points will be scored for the Tier 2 UK visa are not yet known. It is envisaged points will be scored in the following categories:Qualifications – the higher the qualification, the higher the score will be.
Available funds – applicants will have to demonstrate an amount of funds to carry them over the first month or two. Skill shortage profession or not – more points will be awarded for occupations that are on the skill shortage list. Back to questions UK Visa Tier 2 - Professional AssistanceThe Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.For assistance and to find out more about how we can help you:
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