Introduction
This section describes the immigration categories for non-European migrants who want to work in the UK. Each category has different requirements, so you should read the requirements for your chosen category before you apply for a visa.
Most of the Home Office’s work-based categories are part of the UK’s points-based system for immigration.
High-Value Migrants – Tier 1
CATEGORIES: Tier 1 (Exceptional talent); Tier 1 (Entrepreneur); Tier 1 (Investor); Tier 1 (General); Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually approximately 3 years
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Skilled Workers – Tier 2
CATEGORIES: Tier 2 (General); Tier 2 (Minister of Religion); Tier 2 (Sportsperson); Tier 2 (Intra-company Transfer)
PERIOD OF VISA: Usually approximately 3 years
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Temporary Workers – Tier 5
CATEGORIES: Tier 5 (Temporary Worker); Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
PERIOD OF VISA: Varies
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
Other Categories
CATEGORIES: Domestic Workers; Contract seaman; Representative of overseas business; Clinical Attachments; Film Crew on Location; overseas qualified doctors taking the PLAB test; Postgraduate Doctors or Dentists
PERIOD OF VISA: Varies
DO WE HELP: Yes! We can advise you on all documents and necessary application form.
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