[Guide to applying for a UK visa]

 

The UK has revamped its immigration system, changing the process for hiring workers from countries outside the EU.

This system includes the following key features.

 

1. Sponsorship License: A sponsorship license is required to employ most workers outside the UK.

 

2. Skilled Worker: To be employed as a skilled worker in the UK, you must meet the following conditions:

 

* Must have a job offer from a sponsor approved by the UK Home Office.

* Must have the required level of English proficiency (CEFR B1-B2).

* The job must require a level of proficiency of RQF3 or above (equivalent to A-level).

* Must earn a minimum salary of £25,600 or the 'market rate' for the job, whichever is higher.

 

RQF Level Reference: https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

CEFR Level Reference: https://global-exam.com/blog/en/cefr-levels-to-ielts-in-depth-score-comparison/

 

3. Intra-company transfer: Companies can apply for visas for existing employees of overseas companies who will work in the UK branch through the Intra-Company Transfer route. They must meet the requirements for competence and salary on their own.

 

Intra-company transfers See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recruiting-people-from-outside-the-uk#intra-company-transfers

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4. Verification of eligibility: You must verify that the recruit has the right to work in the UK. EU and Swiss citizens can prove their eligibility with a passport or national identity card until June 30, 2021. After that, new visa requirements will begin.

 

For more information, please visit the official website below.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recruiting-people-from-outside-the-uk

 

 

UK Visa Sponsorship – Employer:

 

Employers in the UK need a sponsor license to hire workers from outside the UK. This includes citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland who arrive in the UK on or after December 31, 2020. Volunteers working for non-profit organizations also fall under this category.

 

Sponsorship licenses are not required for certain groups. For example, Irish citizens, former settlers and settlers under the EU resettlement system, and people with unrestricted migration permits in the UK.

 

Sponsorship does not guarantee that you will be approved for a visa to work in the UK.

Here's how to get a sponsor license.

 

Check that your business meets the eligibility requirements.

Check if the job is suitable for sponsorship.

Select the type of license to apply for depending on the type of worker you want to hire.

Determine the person in charge of managing sponsorships within the business.

Apply online and pay the fee.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) officers may visit the business to verify its suitability.

If the application is approved, a license evaluation will be given. If there is a suitable job for sponsorship, a sponsorship certificate can be issued. The license is valid for four years, and if the sponsor fails to fulfill its responsibilities, it will lose the license.

 

For more information, please visit the official website below.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers

 

 

Our role in sponsoring employers' licenses and employees' visa applications:

 

We work with experienced local visa consultants in the UK to support the following tasks.

 

Step 1: Sponsorship License

To obtain a sponsorship license, the company's management must fully understand and follow the policies and application procedures of the UK Home Office. In this regard, we conduct an in-depth assessment of the client's company using creative and diverse working methods. This ensures that customers can obtain sponsorship licenses in a timely manner.

 

Basic requirements for employers:

1. A permanent establishment in the UK

2. Hiring at least one local person

3. No criminal record

 

Reference:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-documents-for-sponsor-applications-appendix-a

 

Step 2: Certificate of Sponsorship

Focusing on the UK's Skilled Worker selection method based on three main variables, we provide support to help candidates obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship. To this end, we evaluate skills, market value, and affinity to contribute to the company, focusing on objectively measurable criteria.

 

Step 3: Skilled Worker Visa

We provide professional advice and knowledge at the application stage to ensure that our clients get the best results. At this stage, we need to meet additional requirements depending on the application conditions and prepare suitable preliminary measures for future business.

 

 

The cost structure is as follows:

 

Sponsorship license-related costs:

Consulting fees: £3,500 (VAT not included)

Government fees (depending on the size of the organization):

- Small organization: £536

- Large organization: £1,476

 

Costs related to sponsorship certificate:

Consulting fee: £2,000 (VAT not included)

Government fee: £199

 

Immigration Skills Charge (varies depending on the size of the organization):

From April 2017, employers will also have to pay the Immigration Skills Charge when they allocate a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). The cost is applied each year that the employee receives sponsorship. Please note that the Immigration Skills Charge is payable when the sponsorship certificate is assigned to the employee. The current rates are as follows.

- Small organization: £364

- Large organization: £1,000

 

Skilled Worker Visa-related costs:

Consultation fee: £1,000 (VAT not included), dependent visa for immediate family £500

Government fee: £610 (if applying from outside the UK).

Immigration Health Surcharge: £624 (per applicant, per year)

 

* Definition of a small organization (must meet at least two of the three requirements listed below)

Annual turnover of £10.2 million or less

Total balance sheet of £5.1 million or less

50 or fewer employees

 

Estimated costs:

1. Sponsorship license advisory fee: £3,500 (excluding VAT)

2. Sponsorship license government fee: £536

3. Sponsorship certificate advisory fee: £2,000 (excluding VAT)

4. Sponsorship Certificate Government Fee: £199

5. Immigration Skills Charge Government Fee: £364

6. Skilled Worker Visa Advisory Fee: £1,000 (VAT not included)

7. Skilled Worker Visa Government Fee: £610

8. Immigration Health Surcharge: £624

 

Total advisory fees: £6,500 (excluding VAT)

Total government fees: £2,333

Advisory fee discount: (£1,000) *When the entire fee is paid in advance

Total after discount: Advisory fee £5,500 + VAT £1,100 + government fees £2,333 = £8,933