Tier 2 Visas
Tier 2 of the UK visa points-based system covers work permits for sponsored employees.
Tier 2 visas are designed for medium- and highly-skilled workers interested in UK immigration. They require applicants to have a confirmed offer of employment with a British company.
Applying for a Tier 2 Work Permit UK Visa is an employer-led process with the sponsoring company applying on behalf of the candidate.
In order to qualify to work in the UK under the Tier 2 scheme, individuals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) must:
- already have a job offer from a licensed sponsor with a valid certificate of sponsorship; and
- pass the points-based assessment
To find out more about employee and employer eligibility requirements, visit Tier 2 work permits. If this page is helpful you may also like to visit our UK Work Permit page.
As well as the standard Tier 2 immigration, work permits can be obtained via two alternative routes:
- Change of employment: Tier 2 immigration candidates can do a change of employment whilst in the UK, however the process of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship must be repeated and a candidate must be reassessed against the points test.
- Intra-Company Transfers (ICT's) allow multi-national employers to transfer overseas workers already employed by the company to fill a specific area of expertise.
How Global Visas Can Help
Global Visas works with both businesses and individuals to organise UK visas under Tier 2 of the points-based system.
Our consultants are fully equipped and qualified to help both organisations and individuals obtain the right visas for their needs.
Operating on a flat fee structure, Global Visas takes the time and stress out of the visa application process.
For businesses, we provide full UK immigration compliance services helping you to fulfil your sponsorship responsibilities and maintain your A rating.
If you would like to know more about coming to the UK on a tier 2 work permit, or you need to apply for a sponsorship licence contact Global Visas today. Find out further information on our Work Permit page.
