When can I apply for a Tier 2 Visa?
You can apply for a Tier 2 General Work Visa if you have been offered a skilled job in the UK and you’re outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Applicants will require a Sponsorship Certificate from a licensed sponsor. Applicants can apply for a Tier 2 Visa up to 3 months before they are due to begin work and should receive a decision within 3 weeks. A Tier 2 Visa will allow applicants to stay in the UK for a maximum of 5 years and 14 days but can be extended as long as the total stay is no longer than 6 years.
Eligibility for a Tier 2 Visa
Applicants must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, be able to show that they will receive an appropriate salary (generally at least £30,000), have sufficient savings to support themselves and in some circumstances applicants may be required to provide proof of a sufficient level of English.
Documents Required for Tier 2 Visa
Mandatory documents include the Certificate of Sponsorship from employer, a bank statement showing personal savings (applicant must have at least £945 in account 90 days prior to start date), valid passport or travel documents, tuberculosis test results and criminal record certification in some circumstances.
A criminal record certification will be required if the applicant will be working in education, healthcare, therapy or social services occupations. Certification for a period of 10 years in any country that the applicant has lived for over 12 months will be required in these circumstances.
How we can Help
At PA Duffy and Company our expert Solicitors can make applications on behalf of individuals who wish to apply for a Tier 2 Visa and can also provide assistance to employers (sponsors) who wish to bring skilled workers in to the UK. As well as making an initial application for our client’s, we can also help applicants to extend their Visa and also to switch to a Tier 2 Visa from another classification of Visa.
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