Tier 2 Visa
The Tier 2 visa is solely in place for persons who have a job offer with a UK licenced employer. The role must be either listed on the Skilled Shortage Occupation List, or has gone through a Resident Labour Test .
Here’s how to tick the right boxes:
Firstly you must have a UK Home Office licensed employer who is willing to sponsor you. How do you know if they are licensed? If the employer isn’t licensed, they won’t be able to issue you with a valid certificate of sponsorship.
Besides having a valid certificate of sponsorship, you will also need to show that you have sufficient funds available for you to cover your initial expenses (accommodation, food etc). This can be covered by your employer depending on your offer of employment.
The other documentation you’ll need to provide will include documentation relating to:
- qualifications;
- future expected earnings;
- sponsorship;
- English language skills;
About the Tier 2 visa itself
It will allow you to live and work for a maximum of three years plus one month, or the time stated on your certificate of sponsorship plus one month. Towards the end of the visa, if you want to stay and continue working you’ll need to put an application in again for an extension. But this time the application will go to the UK Home Office. Extensions are only given for 2 years or the stated time on your new certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days.
If you get this far and stay for 5 years, you can apply for Indefinate Leave to Remain (Permanent Residency). If you don’t stay for the full 5 years, you’ll need to apply for another visa (either Tier 2 again or another catergory if eligible).
The British High Commission are very particular about the documentation that you present in your application. Making an error on a Tier 2 application, may not only cost you the application fee, but also your job offer in the UK.
At Restless, we’ll assist you with your visa application to ensure it is 100% correct prior to lodgement.
This is what we’ll do:
- Have our Visa Experts review your application and copies of your documentation prior to submission
- Provide you with personalised application checklists so you know exactly what is required
- Provide you with ongoing advice and support from our Visa Experts throughout the entire process
