Work Permits Tier 2 - [GENERAL CATEGORY]
Tier 2 General
For people coming to the United Kingdom with a job offer to fill a gap that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
Summary of Employer Requirements
If an organization wishes to offer employment to people from outside the EEA/ EU under the terms of Tier 2 then it must first:
Register with the UK Border Agency and obtain a Sponsorship License
Advertise the job in the UK in accordance with the terms of the Resident Labour Market Test
Issue a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship to an applicant it wishes to employ
Summary of Applicant Requirements
In order to gain entry into the UK under the terms of Tier 2, an applicant must :
Have an offer of employment from a Licensed Sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from that employer
Satisfy the Maintenance Requirement for his or herself and each dependent
Satisfy the English Language Requirement
Gain 70 points or more in a Points Test which reflects the above and other factors such as academic qualifications and prospective earnings
General Rules applicable to all applicants wanting to travel to the UK under Tier 2
After a continuous period of residency in the UK for five years, the applicant will be eligible to apply for settlement as a permanent resident also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain.
If you do not have a job offer and can be categorized as highly skilled then Tier 1 (General) for Highly Skilled Migrants may offer an appropriate route of entry to the UK.
