From 8 October 2026, the Immigration Rules will give greater flexibility to some Skilled Workers who have been formally recognised as victims of modern slavery. A Skilled Worker who has been referred into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and receives a positive Conclusive Grounds decision during their most recent period of permission may have the […]
A Skilled Worker indefinite leave to remain application depends on continuous residence, salary, sponsorship, the Life in the UK Test and accurate evidence. The five-year settlement route remains in force, although the government is considering an earned-settlement model. The official criteria appear on the GOV.UK settle in the UK pages. Check your absences You must […]
The practical takeaway is simple: your switch from Graduate visa to Skilled Worker visa works best as a timeline, not a last-minute application. If you are starting or continuing a UK course in 2026, begin planning early. Target employers who already sponsor workers, check that your likely role is eligible, and compare the salary against […]
Why Salary Thresholds Are Central to Work Sponsorship For UK employers who rely on overseas talent, Skilled Worker visa salary thresholds are one of the most practically significant parts of the sponsorship system. Get them right, and your sponsored workers can come to the UK lawfully and compliantly. Get them wrong — even accidentally — […]
If you have been offered a job in the UK and you need a visa to take it up, the Skilled Worker visa is likely to be the route you will apply through. It is the main immigration pathway for overseas workers coming to the UK to fill eligible sponsored roles. The Skilled Worker visa […]