Passport Atlas
UK Skilled Worker
A licensed sponsor must issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. The role must meet the skill and salary threshold. Settlement is usually after 5 years.
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Requirements
- Job with a licensed sponsorno
- Salary near the going rate$45000
- English B1CLB 7
- Timeline
- Sponsor plus visa decision often 3–8 weeks once COS is issued.
- Path to PR
- Indefinite leave after 5 years, then citizenship.
Checklist
- Required
Valid passport
- Required
Passport photos to spec
- Required
Degree certificates + transcripts
- Required
Employment letters and payslips
- Required
Language test results
- Required
Police certificates
- Required
Immigration medical exam
- Required
Proof of funds / salary
- Required
CV / resume
- Required
Job offer / contract
- Required
Certificate of Sponsorship
Indicative only. Not a substitute for a licensed adviser.