Overview
In order to make an application under Tier 2 of the Points Based System non-EEA nationals must have a confirmed offer of employment with a UK company. The Tier 2 Skilled Worker category is proposed to take effect from November 2008.
Tier 2 work permit applicants must have a registered sponsor/employer in place and must be in possession of a Certificate of Sponsorship.
As was the case with the previous work permit scheme, the Tier 2 work permit application process is led by the employer and it is the sponsoring company who is responsible for making the application on behalf of the non-EEA national candidate they wish to employ
Criteria
To be eligible to apply to come to the United Kingdom under Tier 2 - skilled worker you need to have:
1. A valid job offer;
2. Certificate of sponsorship from one of our licensed sponsors
3. Scored enough points to apply.
If you have a certificate of sponsorship for a job on a shortage occupation list you will be awarded 50 points.
If you have a certificate of sponsorship for a job not covered by the shortage occupation list, your job will have passed the resident labour market test and you will be awarded 30 points.
Qualifications
A PhD qualification - 15 points
A Master's Degree - 10 points
A Bachelor's Degree - 10 points
An NVQ level 3 qualification - 5 points
Prospective Earnings
In excess of £24,000 - 20 Points
£22,000-23,999 - 15 points
£20,000-21,999 - 10 points
£17,000-19,999 - 5 points
Sponsorship
To apply under Tier 2 - skilled worker you will require a valid certificate of sponsorship issued by one of our licensed sponsors. You can score up to 50 points for your certificate of sponsorship.
If you want to come to the United Kingdom under Tier 2 - skilled worker your potential employer will only issue a certificate of sponsorship if you:
1. Are filling a vacancy that requires a worker with skills at NVQ level 3 or above;
2. Will comply with the conditions of your permission to stay and leave the United Kingdom when your leave expires.
If you have a certificate of sponsorship for a job on a shortage occupation list you will be awarded 50 points. If you have a certificate of sponsorship for a job not covered by the shortage occupation list, your job will have passed the resident labour market test and you will be awarded 30 points.
What next
The information here is at a high level and if you believe you meet the criteria than call +44(0) 23800 16362 or alternatively send us and email to info@solentimmigration.co.uk.