United Kingdom Work Visas
Sponsored Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker visas with a licensed UK sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship — suited to nurses, carers, chefs and engineers who meet the salary and English thresholds.
- Top routes
- Skilled Worker visa, Health & Care Worker visa
- Processing
- ~3–8 weeks once CoS issued (out of country)*
- Best for
- Nurses, carers, chefs, engineers, IT professionals
- Family
- Dependants (spouse + children) on Skilled Worker visa
UK work visa pathways
Every UK route we handle starts with a licensed sponsor — the non-negotiable foundation of any lawful UK work visa.
Skilled Worker visa
For a specific job offer from a licensed UK sponsor. The role must appear on the eligible occupation list, and you must meet the salary threshold for that occupation code — usually £38,700 per year or the 'going rate' for the occupation, whichever is higher, though lower rates apply for shortage occupations and some other categories*.
Health & Care Worker visa
A route within the Skilled Worker visa for eligible health and care occupations — nurses, carers, midwives and allied health professionals with an approved NHS or care-sector sponsor. Reduced visa fees and fast-track processing are among its advantages.
Senior or Specialist Worker (ICT route)
For employees being transferred to a UK office of their current employer — the intra-company transfer route. Subject to salary thresholds and sponsorship requirements.
Scale-up visa
For candidates with a job offer from an approved UK scale-up business at a qualifying salary level — once in post, you gain more flexibility than the standard Skilled Worker route.
Graduate Trainee and other Skilled Worker sub-routes
Various occupation-specific pathways under the Skilled Worker umbrella — we identify which code and threshold applies to your exact role so nothing is misclassified.
Dependants on the Skilled Worker visa
Your spouse/partner and dependent children can typically join you in the UK. We plan dependant applications alongside yours from the start — they should not be an afterthought.
What it takes to qualify for a UK work visa
The UK route is straightforward if the sponsor, salary and English requirements are genuinely met — we check all three before recommending an application.
A licensed UK sponsor and valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Your employer must hold a valid sponsor licence issued by the UK Home Office and must assign you a Certificate of Sponsorship for your specific role. We verify the sponsor's licence status on the Home Office register before any offer proceeds.
Occupation on the eligible list and salary threshold
The role must appear on the UK's list of eligible occupations and must meet the applicable salary threshold for that SOC code. We check both against the current published rules — thresholds have changed and we always work from the latest official figures*.
English language
You must demonstrate English at a minimum B1 level (CEFR) — typically through an IELTS for UKVI score or an equivalent approved test, unless you are from a majority-English-speaking country or hold a UK/exempted degree. We confirm the exact requirement for your nationality and occupation.
Points total — 70 mandatory points
The Skilled Worker visa uses a points system: job offer from a licensed sponsor (20), correct occupation code (20), meeting the salary threshold (20), and English language (10). All 70 points must be met. We assess your position against all four before advising you to proceed.
From sponsor verification to your UK start date
The UK route has a clear, structured process — we manage every stage and keep you informed throughout.
Free eligibility check
We assess your occupation, English score and the salary the role offers against the current UK threshold and occupation list. We tell you honestly whether you qualify — and what needs to change if you don't.
Sponsor verification and CoS confirmation
We confirm the employer's sponsor licence is valid and active on the Home Office register, and that the Certificate of Sponsorship is properly assigned for your specific role. A CoS from an unlicensed or suspended sponsor is worthless.
Document preparation
We prepare your visa application with a complete, accurate document set — passport, CoS reference, English test certificate, financial evidence, and any supporting documents required for your occupation or circumstances.
Visa application lodgement
We complete and file your online application, book your biometric appointment at the correct UKVI visa application centre in India, and handle any follow-up from the Home Office.
Decision and pre-departure
Once your visa is granted, we brief you on travel, entry requirements, what to carry and how to register with UK authorities on arrival. Dependant applications are filed in parallel where possible.
A licensed sponsor and a clean file — the only way it works
The UK Skilled Worker route lives or dies on two things: a genuine licensed sponsor and a file that is consistent, accurate and meets every threshold. An unlicensed sponsor, a salary that falls short of the going rate, or a document that contradicts the rest of your application will result in a refusal that delays you by months.
We verify the sponsor's licence status before you proceed, map the exact salary and occupation code requirements, and prepare a complete, consistent application. We handle Health & Care Worker applications for nurses and carers with particular care — this is one of the most accessible UK routes for qualified healthcare professionals from Punjab, and we know the NHS and private care-sector sponsors in this space well.
- Licensed UK sponsor verified on the Home Office register before any offer proceeds
- Salary threshold and SOC occupation code confirmed to current official rules*
- English language (IELTS for UKVI / OET) requirement mapped to your specific situation
- Dependant (spouse + children) applications planned alongside yours from day one
- Written pricing upfront; your original documents always stay with you
- Honest eligibility — if you don't meet a threshold yet, we tell you what to fix
Questions about United Kingdom
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a unique reference number assigned to you by your UK employer, confirming your job title, SOC code, salary and start date. Without a valid CoS from a licensed sponsor, you cannot apply for a Skilled Worker visa. We verify that your employer holds a current, unsuspended sponsor licence before any CoS is issued — a CoS from an unlicensed employer is worthless at the Home Office.
From April 2024, the general threshold is £38,700 per year or the 'going rate' for your specific SOC occupation code — whichever is higher. Lower rates apply for roles on the Immigration Salary List (shortage occupations) and for some new entrants. Rules and thresholds change, so we always confirm the current figure from official Home Office sources before advising you*.
The Health & Care Worker visa is a sub-category of the Skilled Worker route, available for specific healthcare and care occupations with approved NHS or care-sector sponsors. It has lower application fees and priority processing compared to the standard Skilled Worker route. Eligibility is occupation-specific — we confirm whether your role qualifies before recommending this route.
Yes — your spouse or partner and dependent children under 18 can typically apply as dependants on your Skilled Worker visa. They can work and study in the UK while you hold the visa. Dependant applications involve separate fees, financial requirements and biometric appointments. We plan and manage these alongside your own application from the start.
Most applicants need to demonstrate English at B1 CEFR level — usually through an IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General) or OET test with the required band scores. Nationals of majority-English-speaking countries and those who studied at a UK or exempted institution may be exempt. We confirm the exact requirement for your nationality and circumstances before you book a test.
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