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The UK has always attracted highly skilled workers from overseas to work in a wide variety of sectors including finance, technology, and healthcare. Current skills shortages mean that there are a number of opportunities for highly-skilled migrants across the world to apply their talents in the UK.

Tier 2 work visa thanks for the info, pls how can I get a UK visa sponsorship Certificate

Skilled migrants can apply for a Tier 2 work visa if they have been offered a skilled job in the UK by a licensed sponsor. This is the only general long-term work visa currently available in the UK. It is available to migrants who meet skills and salary requirements, including:

. Academics and researchers;
. Those working in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM);
. Healthcare professionals;
. Those working in sectors with skills shortages in the UK

If you are a skilled migrant working for an overseas company who wants to transfer you to a branch in the UK, you may instead be able to apply for a Tier 2 intra-company transfer visa. Self-employed workers and those looking to start a business in the UK or invest in the country can apply for either:

. Innovator visa – for those who want to set up a new business and have at least £50,000 to invest and an endorsement from an approved body;
. Start-up visa – for those with a new business idea that can demonstrate both innovation and potential for growth;
. Investor visa – for those who want to invest at least £2 million in the UK

The current requirements for applying for a Tier 2 work visa are:

. Having a job offer and a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed UK employer;
. Meeting the minimum salary threshold of £30,000 (or appropriate rate for your job if the standard salary is higher than this);
. Proof of sufficient knowledge of English
. Minimum of £945 in savings, or the equivalent amount paid to you by your sponsor;
. A clean criminal record for the last 10 years;
. Tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country

Working on a skilled migrant visa in the UK

You can start work in the UK as soon as you receive your visa. Make sure you give yourself ample time to apply to avoid any delays. Most visas last for the same length as the employment contract they are connected to. The maximum visa length is five years, although some highly-paid intra-company transfer visas can last for nine years. You can renew a Tier 2 work visa to last for a maximum of six years in total. Most Tier 2 visas are used in connection with just one job. However, you can take on a second job with a Tier 2 skilled worker visa in certain circumstances. You can also do voluntary work or study in the UK, as long as it doesn’t interfere with your sponsored employment.