To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Visa, you must be under the sponsorship of an employer based in the UK. Additionally, adhere to the subsequent requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for your intended role.
• The job position must be a genuine opening.
• Your role should be of the required standard.
• Your compensation must match or surpass both the standard salary threshold and the prevailing rate for your profession.
• The sponsoring entity should have settled the necessary Immigration Skills Charge.
• Exhibit English language proficiency (minimum CEFR Level B1).
• Demonstrate financial independence without resorting to public funds.
• Provide a criminal record certificate, if mandated.
• If required, present a valid TB certificate.
• Ensure compliance with the genuineness stipulation, indicating exclusive commitment to the proposed role without pursuing other employment in the UK.

Documentation needed includes:

• Certificate of Sponsorship reference number.
• Evidence of English proficiency.
• An active passport.
• A document, such as a contract, detailing your job designation and yearly compensation.
• The job's occupational code.
• A duplicate of the Certificate of Sponsorship.

Additional documentation for Skilled Worker visa applicants:

• Proof of financial stability.
• If accompanying, evidence of relationship with dependents.
• Tuberculosis test results, if applicable.
• Criminal record certification, if applicable.
• A pertinent ATAS certificate if your research role at the PhD level or above deals with sensitive topics and demands one.

To qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must demonstrate your English proficiency. This must be at least at level B1 (intermediate). To satisfy this requirement, you can either: Be a national of a majority English-speaking country Have passed a Secure English Language Test Have obtained a GCSE/A Level or Scottish Highers in English while at school in the UK Have been awarded a degree taught in English Have already met this requirement as a part of any previous application for entry clearance

The general salary threshold under the Skilled Worker Visa route is £25,600 a year. This means that your salary must equal or exceed this number and 100% of the going rate for the occupation, whichever is higher. The assessment will be based on guaranteed basic gross pay. Workers falling into specific categories might be paid less than the above amount, provided that they score additional “tradable point” for other attributes, such as:

Holding a PhD qualification which is relevant to the job or in a relevant STEM subject Accepting an offer for a job in the shortage occupation list Applicants who are new entrants to the labour market Applications for job listed as health or education occupations As well as meeting the minimum salary threshold, you will also need to meet other financial requirements. You must have cash funds of at least £1,270 available to sustain yourself while in the UK. This money must be held in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days prior to your application.