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UK Skilled Worker visa

The main UK work route - a job offer from a licensed sponsor.

Overview

About this visa

The Skilled Worker visa is the UK's main work route. It requires a job offer from a UK employer that holds a sponsor licence, in an eligible occupation, at the required skill and salary level.

The role must meet minimum skill and salary thresholds, and you must show the required level of English. Your employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship to support the application.

It is a route with a future: after a qualifying period of continuous residence, Skilled Worker holders can typically apply for settlement and then citizenship.

This may suit you if

You have a job offer from a licensed sponsor
Your role meets the skill and salary rules
You meet the English requirement
You want a route toward settlement

Eligibility

Eligibility & key requirements

A job offer from a UK employer with a sponsor licence
A Certificate of Sponsorship for an eligible occupation
A salary at or above the applicable threshold
English at the required level
Maintenance funds where required
Meeting suitability and other requirements

Details

Key features

Sponsored skilled work in the UK
A pathway to settlement (ILR)
The ability to bring dependants
Change of employer possible with a new sponsor

Working with us

How the process works

Every application follows the same disciplined path, so you always know the next step.

Assess

We review your full profile, confirm the visas you realistically qualify for and recommend the strongest route for your goals.

Plan

You receive a clear written plan setting out timelines, costs, the documents needed and any gaps to close before lodging.

Prepare

We draft your submissions, complete every form and assemble your evidence so the application is accurate and decision-ready.

Lodge

We lodge your application, track its progress and respond on your behalf to any request from the authorities.

Outcome

We see you through to the decision, and support you afterwards with arrival, conditions, renewals and future permanent residency or citizenship.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do most UK visas lead to settlement?

Many do. A number of work and family routes lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after a qualifying period of continuous residence, and ILR can then lead to British citizenship. We plan your visa with settlement in mind from the start.

Do I need a job offer to work in the UK?

For the main Skilled Worker route, yes - you need a job offer from an employer with a sponsor licence. Some routes, such as Global Talent, do not require a job offer. We confirm which route fits you.

How long will my application take?

Processing times vary by visa type and change regularly, and they depend on your documents and personal circumstances. We give you a realistic, up-to-date estimate for your situation and keep you informed while the case is assessed.

Can I include my family?

Many visas let you include a partner and dependent children, either together with your application or by adding them later. We confirm exactly who you can include and prepare their documents alongside yours.

Do I have to visit your office in Jalandhar?

No. We work with clients across India and around the world. Your case can be handled entirely by phone, email and video call if that is easier for you.

How Rahil Migration helps

From first question to grant

Confirm the right UK route and your eligibility
Meet the salary, skill and English requirements
Prepare a complete, compliant application
Plan your path to settlement (ILR) and citizenship

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