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03 Aug Applying for ILR as a Skilled Worker

Posted on August 3, 2021 in Working in the UK by
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The Tier 2 (General) visa was replaced by Skilled Worker (SW) visa on 1 December 2020. Skilled Worker migrants and their dependants will be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) once they have been residing in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years.

Individuals have to submit their application online by using the form SET(O): https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/set-o. Please note that migrants must be in the UK on the date of submission. In addition, individuals will need to pay the relevant UKVI fees in the amount of £2408.20 by using Standard service, whilst £500 additional fees for Priority service or £800 additional fees for Super Priority service.

Requirements of ILR application as a Skilled Worker

Individuals must have resided in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years. The 5-year continuous period must consist of time with permission on any of, or any combination of, the following routes:

  • Skilled Worker; or
  • Global talent; or
  • Innovator; or
  • T2 Minister of Religion; or
  • T2 Sportsperson; or
  • Representative of an Overseas Business; or
  • As a Tier 1 Migrant, other than as a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant.

Individuals must not have more than 180 days absences outside the UK in any 12-month period spent in a visa granted on/after 11 January 2018.

In addition, applicants will need to meet the Life in the UK requirement.

Moreover, migrants must meet the sponsorship and salary requirement for settlement as a Skilled Worker. The minimum gross annual salary will be £25,600 and they also need to meet the going rate for the occupation code. If the role is on a shortage occupation or a health or education occupation etc, the minimum gross annual salary will be £20,480 as well as meet the going rate of their occupation code. Meanwhile, the licenced sponsor must confirm that they still require the migrant to work for them for the foreseeable future.

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For expert advice regarding any aspect of the ILR application, please contact our immigration team on 0203 384 3075.

 

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