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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an…
You must meet both the following requirements to be eligible for a Skilled…
There are lower salary requirements if either: you got your certificate of…
You might still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if your job is…
There are different salary rules if you work in some healthcare or…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a Skilled Worker visa, you’ll need to have enough money…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for a Skilled Worker visa. Check which documents…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can usually apply to extend a Skilled Worker visa or a Tier 2…
You’ll need to apply to update your Skilled Worker or Tier 2 (General)…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Skilled Worker visa…
If you work overtime in the job you’re being sponsored for, you do not…
Documents relating to the employer skills survey 2022 conducted by the Department for Education in England, the Scottish Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Welsh Government.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Skilled Worker, T2 or tier 2 visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able to settle permanently in the UK if you have one of the…
You must have lived in the UK for 5 years before you can apply for…
You usually need to be paid at least a minimum salary if you hold a T2 or…
You can include your partner and children on your application if they’re…
You must apply online. Once you’ve started your application, you can save…
You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…
Information about the qualifications available under the statutory digital entitlement.
All documents relating to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013.
Foresight project exploring the future of skills and lifelong learning in a changing world.
This partnership aims to improve digital skills for people and organisations. Find out more about its work and how your organisation can get involved.
Find information and resources for the skills campaigns currently running.
Skills trends focusing on education, labour and employment trends.
Adult training is often only available to workers who are highly paid or skilled with those with the lowest qualifications losing out on training.
This series brings together all statistics relating to skills in the DCMS sectors.
Lord Leitch was commissioned in 2004 o examine the UK’s optimal skills mix in order to maximise economic growth, productivity and social justice. In addition, the Review was asked by the Chancellor in Budget 2006 to consider how best to...
Reports from the impact evaluation of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' (UKCES) investment funds
Find out which jobs are eligible for the Skilled Worker visa.
Guidance for employers. You need to have a sponsor licence to hire workers from outside the UK.
Information and guidance for those looking for a job
Minister Halfon delivers a speech on adult education at the Skills Matter Event.
Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan launches new push for career-transforming Skills Bootcamps.
Information about ESFA Education and Skills agreements for 2021 to 2022
Information for potential suppliers about Skills Bootcamps including how to qualify onto, and bid for contracts through the dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
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