Topic
Skilled Worker Visa
124 published works
United Kingdom Immigration Law Blog
Court of Appeal: The meaning of paragraph SW2.2 is clear
By Asad Ali Khan, BA, MSc, MA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M
Kaur & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1474 (20 November 2025) The Court of Appeal dismissed an Indian…
UK Immigration Blog
How to Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa from Outside the UK
Introduction: Applying for a Skilled Worker Visa from Abroad If you have secured a job offer from a UK employer, you can apply for Skilled Worker visa from outside the…
UK Immigration Blog
What Happens to Your Skilled Worker Employees If Your Sponsor Licence Is Suspended or Downgraded
When the Home Office suspends or downgrades your sponsor licence, your Skilled Worker employees face uncertainty about their jobs and immigration status, but understanding their rights and your obligations helps…
Kadmos Immigration Blog
UK Immigration Reform – progressing to 2026
Table of Contents Toggle Background to the immigration reform 2026Strategy of the reformChanges implemented in 2025Skilled Worker RouteCare worker visaChanges to be implemented in April 2026Extending the qualifying period for…
LaborSphere
UK Immigration: 2025 Summary
By Claire Nilson, Abilio Jaribu
At a Glance The minimum skill level for the Skilled Worker visa route was raised from Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 3 (A-level equivalent) to RQF Level 6 (graduate level). The UK’s…
UK Immigration Blog
Skilled Worker Visa UK: How to Change Your Job or Employer
If you hold a Skilled Worker Visa UK and plan to change roles, you cannot ignore your visa. In all cases, you must update your visa if you change your…
UK Immigration Blog
Skilled Worker Going Rates 2026: Full UK Salary Guide
The Skilled Worker going rates sit at the heart of every Skilled Worker Visa UK application. These rates control how much a sponsor must pay a worker under each SOC.…
UK Immigration Blog
SOC Code UK (2026): The Complete Expert Guide for the Skilled Worker Visa
The correct SOC Code UK is essential for every Skilled Worker visa application. It affects eligibility, salary, and sponsor compliance. The Home Office uses SOC 2020 codes in Appendix Skilled…
UK Immigration Blog
Appendix Skilled Occupations and the shortage occupation list UK in 2025
Many employers still search for the shortage occupation list UK when planning Skilled Worker hires. Yet the legal reality has moved on. The old Shortage Occupation List has gone, while…
UK Immigration Blog
Major UK Immigration Changes 2026: What You Need to Know
The UK immigration system is moving through a fresh period of change. These updates influence Skilled Worker routes, partner visas, students and the long path to settlement. The confirmed and…