The Tier 2 Visa route is for migrants who have been offered a place to work in the UK and are being sponsored by UKVI-authorized employers. It is the main immigration route for skilled workers to be employed in the UK.
Tier 2 General Visa applicants must score 70 points against the following conditions:
Applicants under the age of 18 need written consent from their parents or legal guardian and from those who will take care of them in the UK.
If the sponsor is a limited company, the applicant must not own more than 10% of the business' shares unless their gross annual salary is £159,600 or higher.
The Tier 2 ICT Visa is available for those who have been offered a role in the UK branch of their overseas organization. Eligible applicants must:
Before submitting a Tier 2 (Sportsperson) application, you must meet the following requirements:
You can apply for a Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa if you’ve been offered a valid job within a faith community (either as a minister, missionary, or member of a religious order) in the UK.
Applicants must score 70 points as follows:
If the sponsor is a limited company, the applicant must not own more than 10% of the business' shares unless their gross annual salary is £159,600 or higher.