The UK government has announced that it will be changing the Tier 2 visa to two new visas: the Skilled Worker visa and the Health and Care Work visa.
At Jobs and Visas we continue to be surprised by how many people still refer to the UK tier 2 visa even though this was changed on 1 December 2020.
The Skilled Worker visa will be for skilled workers who have a job offer from a UK employer that is on the government's list of eligible sponsors. The visa will allow workers to stay in the UK for up to five years, and they will be able to bring their family members with them.
The Health and Care Work visa will be for workers who want to work in the health or care sector in the UK. The visa will allow workers to stay in the UK for up to three years, and they will be able to bring their family members with them.
The government says that the changes are designed to make it easier for businesses to recruit skilled workers from overseas, and to support the NHS and social care sector.
Eligibility for the Skilled Worker visa
To be eligible for the Skilled Worker visa, you must meet the following criteria:
You must have a job offer from a UK employer that is on the government's list of eligible sponsors.
The job offer must be in a skilled occupation.
Your salary must be at least the minimum salary for your occupation.
You must have a good command of English.
You must have a criminal record check.
Try our Skilled Worker Visa Point calculator and find out in minutes if you qualify.
Eligibility for the Health and Care Work visa
To be eligible for the Health and Care Work visa, you must meet the following criteria:
You must have a job offer from a UK employer in the health or care sector.
The job offer must be for a role that is on the government's list of eligible roles.
You must have a good command of English.
You must have a criminal record check.
Try our Skilled Worker Visa Point calculator and find out in minutes if you qualify.
Applying for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Work visa
To apply for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Work visa, you must complete an online application form and pay the application fee. You will also need to provide evidence to support your application, such as your job offer, salary, English language proficiency, and criminal record check.
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