Caseworker Guidance
Skilled Worker visa: caseworker guidance
gov.uk change note: Updated to add information about: correction to the settlement qualifying period information, clarification of transitional rules relating to the 4 April 2024 Rules changes, and clarification of CTA policy regarding switching.
Headline
The guidance has been updated to clarify transitional arrangements for the 4 April 2024 rule changes, correct settlement qualifying period information, and clarify Common Travel Area switching restrictions.
Changes in detail
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Version and publication details — Version updated from 18.0 to 19.0, publication date changed from 8 April 2026 to 11 May 2026.
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Change note summary — Previous version covered "prison officer allowance", "English language requirement for settlement", and "introduction of visa brake for nationals of Afghanistan". New version covers "correction to settlement qualifying period information", "clarification of transitional rules relating to the 4 April 2024 Rules changes", "clarification of CTA policy regarding switching", and "clarification of salary requirements regarding pro-rating".
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Common Travel Area switching restrictions — New section added: "Applications to switch cannot be made by those with leave in the Crown Dependencies, for example, Work Permits from Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. If they wish to work in the UK these workers need to make an entry clearance application from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA)".
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Transitional rules clarification for 4 April 2024 changes — Multiple instances of clarification added: "For clarity, 'in the route before 4 April 2024' means that a CoS was assigned to the worker before 4 April 2024 and they made a successful application with it. The date the worker applied for or was granted in relation to that CoS does not matter, only the date the CoS was assigned."
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Salary pro-rating guidance enhanced — Going rate requirement changed from "subject to any permitted reductions" to "subject to any permitted reductions, pro-rated based on the weekly working hours", with detailed example added for part-time Band 5 nurse working 30 hours requiring £23,976 but needing 31.3 hours to meet £25,000 threshold.
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Settlement qualifying period correction — COVID-19 pandemic provision changed from "This time while they were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period" to "This time while they were waiting, but able to work, can count towards the continuous 5-year period" with additional requirement that applicant "must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor)".
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Exceptional assurance period clarification — New text added: "Time spent in the UK during a grant of exceptional assurance between 1 September 2020 to 30 February 2023, does not break continuous residence. This time, however, does not count towards the qualifying period for continuous residence."
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Settlement salary requirements — Row A threshold changed from "at least £41,700 per year and at least the going rate for the job (whichever is higher)" to "at least £41,700 per year and at least the going rate for the job".
Practical implications
Practitioners should note that: - Workers with Crown Dependencies leave cannot switch to Skilled Worker status and must apply for entry clearance from outside the CTA - The 4 April 2024 transitional arrangements depend on CoS assignment date, not application/grant dates - Part-time workers need careful salary calculations to meet both going rate and minimum threshold requirements - COVID-19 pandemic period may count differently toward settlement qualifying periods than previously understood - Exceptional assurance periods don't count toward settlement qualifying periods despite not breaking continuous residence
Administrative changes
The document contains extensive formatting changes converting tables from plain text to proper table markup, standardization of quotation marks from straight quotes to curly quotes, minor punctuation corrections, and addition of "Related content" sections throughout for better navigation. These are presentational improvements with no substantive legal effect.
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Version 18.0 +Version 19.0 @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ -This guidance tells case - workers how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK under the Skilled Worker route. ‘You’ in this guidance means a caseworker. +This guidance tells case - workers how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK under the Skilled Worker route. ‘You’ in this guidance means a case worker. @@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ -- version 18.0 - -- published for Home Office staff on 8 April 2026 +- version 19.0 + +- published for Home Office staff on 11 May 2026 @@ -73,11 +73,13 @@ -- the prison officer allowance - -- the English language requirement for settlement - -- the introduction of the visa brake for nationals of Afghanistan +- correction to the settlement qualifying period information + +- clarification of transitional rules relating to the 4 April 2024 Rules changes + +- clarification of CTA policy regarding switching + +- clarification of salary requirements regarding pro-rating @@ -94,7 +96,15 @@ -Dependent partners and children can apply on this route (with some exceptions for dependants of care workers, senior care workers and medium skilled roles) as set out in the dependants guidance. Non-POISE users can find the externally published version of this guidance on GOV.UK. +Dependent partners and children can apply on this route (with some exceptions for dependants of care workers, senior care workers and medium skilled roles) as set out in the: + + + +- Dependants guidance + +- +Dependants guidance - Non-POISE users + @@ -128,36 +138,41 @@ - Application - Validity - Suitability - Eligibility - - - - - Main applicants – entry clearance and permission to stay - SW 1.1. to SW 1.6. - SW 2.1. to SW 2.2. - SW 3.1. to SW 16.2. - - - Main applicants – settlement - SW 19.1. to SW 19.4. - SW 20.1. to SW 20.2. - SW 21.1. to SW 24.4. - - - Dependants – entry clearance and permission to stay - SW 26.1. to SW 26.5. - SW 27.1. to SW 27.2. - SW 28.1. to SW 34.2. - - - Dependants – settlement - SW 37.1. to SW 37.3. - SW 38.1. to SW 38.2. - SW 39.1. to SW 45.1. +| + | Application + | Validity + | Suitability + | Eligibility + + + + +| + | Main applicants – entry clearance and permission to stay + | SW 1.1. to SW 1.6. + | SW 2.1. to SW 2.2. + | SW 3.1. to SW 16.2. + + +| + | Main applicants – settlement + | SW 19.1. to SW 19.4. + | SW 20.1. to SW 20.2. + | SW 21.1. to SW 24.4. + + +| + | Dependants – entry clearance and permission to stay + | SW 26.1. to SW 26.5. + | SW 27.1. to SW 27.2. + | SW 28.1. to SW 34.2. + + +| + | Dependants – settlement + | SW 37.1. to SW 37.3. + | SW 38.1. to SW 38.2. + | SW 39.1. to SW 45.1. @@ -296,9 +311,11 @@ Official – sensitive: start of section - - -The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use + + + +The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use. + @@ -368,7 +385,15 @@ -From 11 March 2024 new restrictions applied to care worker (standard occupational classification (SOC code) 6135) or senior care worker (SOC code 6136) applicants when applying for or with dependants. From 22 July 2025 similar restrictions apply to those in medium skilled roles, below RQF 6, on the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List. Further details can be found in the dependants caseworker guidance, non-POISE see: dependent family members in work routes. +From 11 March 2024 new restrictions applied to care worker (standard occupational classification (SOC code) 6135) or senior care worker (SOC code 6136) applicants when applying for or with dependants. From 22 July 2025 similar restrictions apply to those in medium skilled roles, below RQF 6, on the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List. For further details see: + + + +- Dependants caseworker guidance + +- +Dependent family members in work routes - Non-POISE users + @@ -379,7 +404,7 @@ - RQF level 6 occupations listed in table 1 of Appendix Skilled Occupations -- those jobs listed on the Temporary Shortage List from immigration rule SW 6.1B +- those jobs listed on the Temporary Shortage List from Immigration Rule SW 6.1B - jobs on the Immigration Salary List in Appendix Immigration Salary List @@ -411,6 +436,14 @@ +Applications to switch cannot be made by those with leave in the Crown Dependencies, for example, Work Permits from Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. If they wish to work in the UK these workers need to make an entry clearance application from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) + + + +If further information is required, contact the CTA Policy Team. + + + ## 4. Suitability for entry clearance and permission to stay applications @@ -543,26 +576,31 @@ - Points requirement - Relevant rules - Points - - - - - Sponsorship - SW 5.1. to SW 5.7. - 20 - - - Job at appropriate skill level - SW 6.1. to SW 6.5. - 20 - - - English language skills at level B2 (intermediate)(or B1 if the applicant’s most recent permission was as a Skilled Worker, granted at that level) - SW 7.1. to SW 7.4. - 10 +| + | Points requirement + | Relevant rules + | Points + + + + +| + | Sponsorship + | SW 5.1. to SW 5.7. + | 20 + + +| + | Job at appropriate skill level + | SW 6.1. to SW 6.5. + | 20 + + +| + | +English language skills at level B2 (intermediate) (or B1 if the applicant’s most recent permission was as a Skilled Worker, granted at that level) + | SW 7.1. to SW 7.4. + | 10 @@ -593,7 +631,7 @@ -If the application is for entry clearance, the CoS must be a “Defined CoS”. This means the sponsor has requested it for the specific job and salary shown and has not assigned it from their general allocation. +If the application is for entry clearance, the CoS must be a ‘Defined CoS’. This means the sponsor has requested it for the specific job and salary shown and has not assigned it from their general allocation. @@ -601,7 +639,7 @@ -The sponsor must hold a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence. The sponsor must also be A-rated, unless the applicant is applying for an extension to continue working for the same sponsor. See the sponsorship guidance for more details. +The sponsor must hold a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence. The sponsor must also be A-rated, unless the applicant is applying for an extension to continue working for the same sponsor. For more details see: Sponsorship guidance. @@ -926,6 +964,14 @@ +## 8.9 Related content + + + +Mandatory points requirement + + + ## 9. Job at an appropriate skill level @@ -959,6 +1005,10 @@ +For clarity, ‘in the route before 4 April 2024’ means that a CoS was assigned to the worker before 4 April 2024 and they made a successful application with it. The date the worker applied for or was granted in relation to that CoS does not matter, only the date the CoS was assigned. + + + For some occupation codes, jobs are only on the ISL or TSL if either or both of the following apply: @@ -1062,9 +1112,11 @@ Official – sensitive: start of section - - -The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use + + + +The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use. + @@ -1120,6 +1172,18 @@ +## 9.3 Related content + + + +Mandatory points requirement + + + +Sponsorship + + + ## 10. English language @@ -1139,11 +1203,27 @@ -These levels refer to the Common European Framework of References for English language. Applicants must have the required level in all 4 components (reading, writing, speaking and listening). To award these points, you must be satisfied the application meets the requirements in paragraphs SW 7.1. to SW 7.3. - - - -To assess whether the requirement is met, you should refer to the English language guidance. Non-POISE see: English language guidance. +These levels refer to the Common European Framework of References for English language. Applicants must have the required level in all 4 components (reading, writing, speaking and listening). To award these points, you must be satisfied the application meets the requirements in paragraphs SW 7.1. to SW 7.3. + + + +To assess whether the requirement is met, you should refer to: + + + +- English language guidance + +- +English language guidance - Non-POISE users + + + + +## 10.1 Related content + + + +Mandatory points requirement @@ -1160,42 +1240,48 @@ - Option - Description - Relevant rules - Points - - - - - A - Salary - SW 8.1. - 20 - - - B - Salary and relevant PhD qualification - SW 9.1. to SW 9.4. - 20 - - - C - Salary and relevant STEM PhD qualification - SW 10.1. to SW 10.3. - 20 - - - D - Salary and a job in an occupation on the Immigration Salary List - SW 11.1. to SW 11.3. - 20 - - - E - Salary and applicant is a new entrant - SW 12.1. to SW 12.3. - 20 +| + | Option + | Description + | Relevant rules + | Points + + + + +| + | A + | Salary + | SW 8.1. + | 20 + + +| + | B + | Salary and relevant PhD qualification + | SW 9.1. to SW 9.4. + | 20 + + +| + | C + | Salary and relevant STEM PhD qualification + | SW 10.1. to SW 10.3. + | 20 + + +| + | D + | Salary and a job in an occupation on the Immigration Salary List + | SW 11.1. to SW 11.3. + | 20 + + +| + | E + | Salary and applicant is a new entrant + | SW 12.1. to SW 12.3. + | 20 @@ -1223,47 +1309,57 @@ +For clarity, ‘granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the rules in place before 4 April 2024’ means that a CoS was assigned to the worker before 4 April 2024. The date the worker applied for or was granted in relation to that CoS does not matter, only the date the CoS was assigned. + + + Option F is available to prison officers with a CoS issued before 1 January 2028, as detailed above. - Option - Description - Relevant rules - Points - - - - - F - Salary - SW 8.1. - 20 - - - G - Salary and relevant PhD qualification - SW 9.1. to SW 9.4. - 20 - - - H - Salary and relevant STEM PhD qualification - SW 10.1. to SW 10.3. - 20 - - - I - Salary and a job in an occupation on the Immigration Salary List - SW 11.1. to SW 11.3. - 20 - - - J - Salary and applicant is a new entrant. - SW 12.1. to SW 12.3. - 20 +| + | Option + | Description + | Relevant rules + | Points + + + + +| + | F + | Salary + | SW 8.1. + | 20 + + +| + | G + | Salary and relevant PhD qualification + | SW 9.1. to SW 9.4. + | 20 + + +| + | H + | Salary and relevant STEM PhD qualification + | SW 10.1. to SW 10.3. + | 20 + + +| + | I + | Salary and a job in an occupation on the Immigration Salary List + | SW 11.1. to SW 11.3. + | 20 + + +| + | J + | Salary and applicant is a new entrant + | SW 12.1. to SW 12.3. + | 20 @@ -1275,18 +1371,20 @@ - Option - Description - Relevant rules - Points - - - - - K - Salary and a job in a listed health or education occupation - SW 13.1. to SW 13.3. - 20 +| + | Option + | Description + | Relevant rules + | Points + + + + +| + | K + | Salary and a job in a listed health or education occupation + | SW 13.1. to SW 13.3. + | 20 @@ -1301,6 +1399,30 @@ +## 11.1 Related content + + + +Assessing tradeable points + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +Relevant PhD qualifications + + + +Immigration Salary List + + + +New entrants + + + ## 12. Assessing tradeable points @@ -1326,26 +1448,30 @@ - Tradeable points option - RQF 6 threshold - RQF 3 threshold - - - - - A to E - Table 1 - Tables 1 and 1a - - - F to J - Table 2 - Tables 2 and 2aa (and 2a in some transitional cases) - - - K - Table 3 - Tables 3 and 3a +| + | Tradeable points option + | RQF 6 threshold + | RQF 3 threshold + + + + +| + | A to E + | Table 1 + | Tables 1 and 1a + + +| + | F to J + | Table 2 + | Tables 2 and 2aa (and 2a in some transitional cases) + + +| + | K + | Table 3 + | Tables 3 and 3a @@ -1384,7 +1510,7 @@ -It is recommended you assess the tradeable points options firstly by assessing salary (which applies to all tradeable points options). The “Assessing salaries” section explains which tradeable points options to consider further, depending on the salary. +It is recommended you assess the tradeable points options firstly by assessing salary (which applies to all tradeable points options). The ‘Assessing salaries’ section explains which tradeable points options to consider further, depending on the salary. @@ -1412,6 +1538,30 @@ +## 12.4 Related content + + + +Tradeable points requirement + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +Relevant PhD qualifications + + + +Immigration Salary List + + + +New entrants + + + ## 13. Assessing salaries @@ -1424,9 +1574,9 @@ -- the relevant general threshold - -- the going rate (subject to any permitted reductions) +- the relevant general threshold, which stays the same, regardless of how many weekly working hours + +- the going rate (subject to any permitted reductions), pro-rated based on the weekly working hours @@ -1530,6 +1680,10 @@ +For clarity, ‘granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the rules in place before 4 April 2024’ means that a CoS was assigned to the worker before 4 April 2024. The date the worker applied for or was granted in relation to that CoS does not matter, only the date the CoS was assigned. + + + For further detail on these transitional arrangements see the section on ‘Awarding tradeable points for salary’ below (see SW 4.2.) @@ -1586,72 +1740,90 @@ -The applicant’s full weekly hours must be included when checking their salary against the going rate, even if they work more than 48 - hours a week. For example: an applicant who works 60 - hours a week in an occupation code with a going rate of £45,000 must be paid £72,000 (£45,000 ÷ 37.5 x 60), not £57,600 (£ 45,000 ÷ 37.5 x 48). - - - -If the applicant’s salary is less than the pro-rated going rate, and they are being sponsored in an occupation code listed in Tables 1, 1a, 2aa, 3 or 3a of Appendix Skilled Occupations, you must calculate what percentage of the going rate they are being paid. This is so you can determine which (if any) tradeable points options they may be eligible for. The worked example below shows how to do this. - - - -## 13.6 Worked example - - - - -## The going rate: worked example - - +The applicant’s full weekly hours must be included when checking their salary against the going rate, even if they work more than 48 - hours a week. For example: an applicant who works 60 hours a week in an occupation code with a going rate of £45,000 must be paid £72,000 (£45,000 ÷ 37.5 x 60), not £57,600 (£ 45,000 ÷ 37.5 x 48). + + + +Pro-rating should also be used if the worker is working less than full time hours. Example. A Band 5 nurse in England has a going rate of £29,970 for a 37.5 hour week. They are on the lowest rate in the Agenda for Change banding and want to work part time. They ask for a 30 hour per week contract. The going rate requirement will be met, providing they are paid: + + + +£29,970 / 37.5 x 30 = £23,976. + + + +However, this does not meet the £25,000 salary threshold for a nurse applying under option K (see the section below on tradeable points). A Band 5 nurse in England needs to work at least 31.3 hours per week to meet the £25,000 threshold. + + + +If the applicant’s salary is less than the pro-rated going rate, and they are being sponsored in an occupation code listed in Tables 1, 1a, 2, 2aa, 3 or 3a of Appendix Skilled Occupations, you must calculate what percentage of the going rate they are being paid. This is so you can determine which (if any) tradeable points options they may be eligible for. The worked example below shows how to do this. + + + +## Worked example + + + +The going rate: worked example + + An applicant’s salary is £42,500, including £2,000 allowances. - + Their sponsor has stated they will work 54 hours a week. - + + +An applicant’s salary is £42,500, including £2,000 allowances. + + + +Their sponsor has stated they will work 54 hours a week. + + The allowances cannot be included, so only £40,500 salary can be considered. - + For the general threshold, only the first 48 hours a week can be included: - + £40,500÷ 54 x 48 = £36,000 - + The applicant does not meet the £41,700 general threshold. They may, however, still be able to score tradeable points from options which include the lower £37,500, £31,300, £28,200 or £25,000 general thresholds. - + The going rate for the occupation code is £31,500 for a 37.5-hour week. - + For the going rate, all the weekly hours must be included when pro-rating. The pro-rated going rate is therefore: - + £31,500 ÷ 37.5 x 54 = £45,360 - + The applicant’s salary of £40,500 is less than this, so you must calculate the percentage of the going rate they are paid: - + £40,500 ÷ £45,360 x 100 = 89% (rounded) - + Because the applicant is only being paid 89% of the going rate, they cannot score tradeable points from options which require them to be paid the full going rate or 90% of the going rate. They may, however, still be able to score tradeable points from options which include 70% or 80% of the going rate. - ## Transitional arrangement for PhD-level roles @@ -1665,38 +1837,48 @@ - SOC 2010 occupation code - Equivalent SOC 2020 occupation code(s) - Going rate – options F and I - 90% of going rate – option G - 80% of going rate – option H - 70% of going rate – option J - - - - - 2113 Physical scientists - 2114 Physical scientists - £27,190 (£13.94 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - - - 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified - 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline - £27,190 (£13.94 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - - - 2311 Higher education teaching professionals - 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline 2311 Higher education teaching professionals 2322 Education managers - £30,940 (£15.87 per hour) - £27,840 (£14.28 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) - £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) +| + | SOC 2010 occupation code + | Equivalent SOC 2020 occupation code(s) + | Going rate – options F and I + | 90% of going rate – option G + | 80% of going rate – option H + | 70% of going rate – option J + + + + +| + | 2113 Physical scientists + | 2114 Physical scientists + | £27,190 (£13.94 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + + +| + | 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified + | 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified + + 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline + | £27,190 (£13.94 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + + +| + | 2311 Higher education teaching professionals + | 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline + + 2311 Higher education teaching professionals + + 2322 Education managers + | £30,940 (£15.87 per hour) + | £27,840 (£14.28 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) + | £25,000 (£12.82 per hour) @@ -1707,11 +1889,11 @@ -This will not affect applications from those new to these occupations. Applicants who were not previously sponsored in Tier 2 (General) in these occupation codes should continue to be assessed against the going rates in Table 1 of Appendix Skilled Occupations. - - - -## 13.7 Awarding tradeable points for salary +This will not affect applications from those new to these occupations. Applicants who were not previously sponsored in Tier 2 (General) in these occupation codes should continue to be assessed against the going rates in Table 1 of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + + +## 14. Awarding tradeable points for salary @@ -1734,6 +1916,10 @@ +For clarity, ‘granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the rules in place before 4 April 2024’ means that a CoS was assigned to the worker before 4 April 2024. The date the worker applied for or was granted in relation to that CoS does not matter, only the date the CoS was assigned. + + + The list of occupations which are eligible to trade points under options F to J can be found in Tables 2, 2aa and 2a of Appendix Skilled Occupations. @@ -1746,39 +1932,68 @@ -Occupation codes in Tables 1 and 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations - - - - - Salary - Casework action - - - - - At least:- £41,700- the full pro-rated going rate - - award 20 points for salary alone (option A)- no need to consider other tradeable points options - - - At least:- £37,500- 90% of the pro-rated going rate - - does the applicant have a relevant PhD? (option B)- does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option C)- is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) - - - At least:- £33,400- 80% of the pro-rated going rate - - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option C)- is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) - - - At least:- £33,400- the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code - - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) - - - At least:- £33,400- 70% of the pro-rated going rate - - is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) - - - Less than the above - - the applicant cannot score tradeable points (you must also refuse under option K due to the job not being in an eligible occupation) +## Occupation codes in Tables 1 and 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + + + +| + | Salary + | Casework action + + + + +| + | At least: + + - £41,700 + - the full pro-rated going rate + | - award 20 points for salary alone (option A) + - no need to consider other tradeable points options + + +| + | At least: + + - £37,500 + - 90% of the pro-rated going rate + | - does the applicant have a relevant PhD? (option B) + - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option C) + - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) + + +| + | At least: + + - £33,400 + - 80% of the pro-rated going rate + | - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option C) + - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) + + +| + | At least: + + - £33,400 + - the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code + | - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option D) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) + + +| + | At least: + + - £33,400 + - 70% of the pro-rated going rate + | - is the applicant a new entrant? (option E) + + +| + | Less than the above + | - the applicant cannot score tradeable points (you must also refuse under option K due to the job not being in an eligible occupation) @@ -1790,34 +2005,63 @@ - Salary - Casework action - - - - - At least:- £31,300- the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code - - award 20 points for salary alone (option F)- no need to consider other tradeable points options - - - At least:- £28,200- 90% of the pro-rated going rate - - does the applicant have a relevant PhD? (option G)- does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option H)- is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) - - - At least:- £25,000 and- 80% of the pro-rated going rate - - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option H)- is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) - - - At least:- £25,000- the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code - - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I)- is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) - - - At least:- £25,000- 70% of the pro-rated going rate - - is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) - - - Less than the above - - the applicant cannot score tradeable points (you must also refuse under option K due to the job not being in an eligible occupation) +| + | Salary + | Casework action + + + + +| + | At least: + + - £31,300; and + - the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code + | - award 20 points for salary alone (option F) + - no need to consider other tradeable points options + + +| + | At least: + + - £28,200 + - 90% of the pro-rated going rate + | - does the applicant have a relevant PhD? (option G) + - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option H) + - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) + + +| + | At least: + + - £25,000 + - 80% of the pro-rated going rate + | - does the applicant have a relevant STEM PhD? (option H) + - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) + + +| + | At least: + + - £25,000 + - the full pro-rated going rate for the SOC2020 occupation code + | - is the job on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)? (option I) + - is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) + + +| + | At least: + + - £25,000 + - 70% of the pro-rated going rate + | - is the applicant a new entrant? (option J) + + +| + | Less than the above + | - the applicant cannot score tradeable points (you must also refuse under option K due to the job not being in an eligible occupation) @@ -1829,25 +2073,57 @@ - Salary - Casework action - - - - - At least:- £25,000- the full pro-rated going rate - - award 20 points for a job in a listed health or education occupation - salary (option K)- no need to consider other tradeable points options - - - Less than the above - - if the applicant is sponsored as a nurse or midwife, their salary may be temporarily (for up to 8 months) less than £25,000 per year, but only if the conditions set out in paragraph SW 13.2. to SW 13.3. are met- the applicant cannot score tradeable points in other circumstances - - - - - - -## 14. Relevant PhD qualifications +| + | Salary + | Casework action + + + + +| + | At least: <br + - £25,000 + - the full pro-rated going rate + | - award 20 points for a job in a listed health or education occupation + - salary (option K) +- no need to consider other tradeable points options + + +| + | Less than the above + | - if the applicant is sponsored as a nurse or midwife, their salary may be temporarily (for up to 8 months) less than £25,000 per year, but only if the conditions set out in paragraph SW 13.2. to SW 13.3. are met +- the applicant cannot score tradeable points in other circumstances + + + + + + +## 14.1 Related content + + + +Tradeable points requirement + + + +Assessing tradeable points + + + +Relevant PhD qualifications + + + +Immigration Salary List + + + +New entrants + + + +## 15. Relevant PhD qualifications @@ -1855,11 +2131,11 @@ -## 14.1 Eligible occupations - - - -Not all occupations are eligible for tradeable points for a relevant PhD qualification. You should check the “Eligible for PhD points (SW)?” column in Tables 1, 1a, 2 and 2aa of Appendix Skilled Occupations. If the applicant’s occupation code is not listed with a ‘yes’ in this column, you do not need to consider these options any further. +## 15.1 Eligible occupations + + + +Not all occupations are eligible for tradeable points for a relevant PhD qualification. You should check the ‘Eligible for PhD points (SW)?’ column in Tables 1, 1a, 2 and 2aa of Appendix Skilled Occupations. If the applicant’s occupation code is not listed with a ‘yes’ in this column, you do not need to consider these options any further. @@ -1886,7 +2162,7 @@ -## 14.2 Checking qualifications +## 15.2 Checking qualifications @@ -1898,41 +2174,51 @@ -You must check the Ecctis UKVI Verification Portal. You will be asked to input the applicant’s Ecctis reference number and date of birth. The portal will return one of four outcomes. It will also return the UK equivalency of the qualifications. Only “PHD” will be an acceptable equivalency. - - - - - Outcome - What it means - Casework action - - - - - ‘Verified as genuine’ and equivalency is ‘PHD’ - Qualification is genuine and meets the standard of a UK PhD. - Award tradeable points for the qualification. - - - ‘Verified as genuine’ and any other equivalency - Qualification is genuine but does not meet the standard of a UK PhD. - Award 0 tradeable points for the qualification. - - - ‘Unable to verify’ - Qualification may or may not be genuine. - Request evidence of the qualification from the applicant. Consider inviting the applicant to interview. - - - ‘Does not match the institution’s records’ - Applicant does not have the qualification. - Award 0 tradeable points for the qualification. Refer to guidance on false representations. - - - ‘Not applicable’ - Applicant has requested the English language checking service from Ecctis, rather than the PhD checking service. - Request the correct Ecctis check – contact both the applicant and their sponsor. +You must check the Ecctis UKVI Verification Portal. You will be asked to input the applicant’s Ecctis reference number and date of birth. The portal will return one of four outcomes. It will also return the UK equivalency of the qualifications. Only ‘PHD’ will be an acceptable equivalency. + + + + +| + | Outcome + | What it means + | Casework action + + + + +| + | ‘Verified as genuine’ and equivalency is ‘PHD’ + | Qualification is genuine and meets the standard of a UK PhD. + | Award tradeable points for the qualification. + + +| + | ‘Verified as genuine’ and any other equivalency + | Qualification is genuine but does not meet the standard of a UK PhD. + | Award 0 tradeable points for the qualification. + + +| + | ‘Unable to verify’ + | Qualification may or may not be genuine. + | Request evidence of the qualification from the applicant. + +Consider inviting the applicant to interview. + + +| + | ‘Does not match the institution’s records’ + | Applicant does not have the qualification. + | Award 0 tradeable points for the qualification. + + Refer to guidance on false representations. + + +| + | ‘Not applicable’ + | Applicant has requested the English language checking service from Ecctis, rather than the PhD checking service. + | Request the correct Ecctis check – contact both the applicant and their sponsor. @@ -1944,10 +2230,8 @@ If the Ecctis / UK NARIC reference number is incorrect, this may have been a simple error. You should check the CoS and the application to see if the correct number has been provided elsewhere. If not, you should contact the applicant to give them an opportunity to provide the correct number. - - - -## 14.3 Checking relevancy for the job +. +### Checking relevancy for the job @@ -1959,7 +2243,7 @@ -## 14.4 STEM qualifications +## 15.3 STEM qualifications @@ -1971,7 +2255,23 @@ -## 15. Immigration Salary List (ISL) +## 15.4 Related content + + + +Tradeable points requirement + + + +Assessing tradeable points + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +## 16. Immigration Salary List (ISL) @@ -2010,7 +2310,7 @@ -## 15.1 Fees +## 16.1 Fees @@ -2031,7 +2331,7 @@ -## 15.2 Jobs removed from the Immigration Salary List +## 16.2 Jobs removed from the Immigration Salary List @@ -2047,7 +2347,7 @@ -## 15.3 Jobs removed from the Temporary Shortage List +## 16.3 Jobs removed from the Temporary Shortage List @@ -2055,7 +2355,23 @@ -## 16. New entrants +## 16.4 Related content + + + +Tradeable points requirement + + + +Assessing tradeable points + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +## 17. New entrants @@ -2072,41 +2388,79 @@ - Option - New entrant criteria - Information required from sponsor - - - - - 1. - Applicant is under 26 on the date of application. - None – check the applicant’s passport. - - - 2. - Applicant is sponsored for a post-doctoral position in one of the following occupations:- 2111 Chemical scientists- 2112 Biological scientists- 2113 Biochemists biomedical scientists- 2114 Physical scientists- 2115 Social - humanities scientists- 2119 Natural - social science professionals not elsewhere classified- 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline- 2311 Higher education teaching professionals - Check the occupation code on the certificate of sponsorship.The job title or description must confirm it is a post-doctoral position. - - - 3. - Applicant is working towards a recognised UK professional qualification in a UK-regulated profession. - If necessary, you can check the UK regulated profession list to confirm whether the job is in a UK-regulated profession.You should request further job details from the sponsor if the sponsor has stated the applicant is working towards a UK professional qualification and it is unclear whether the job is in a UK-regulated profession.The sponsor must confirm which recognised professional qualification the applicant is working towards – this must be a UK qualification accepted by the regulatory body for the profession. - - - 4. - Applicant is working towards full registration or chartered status with the relevant professional body for the job they are sponsored for. - The sponsor must confirm who the relevant professional body is and that the applicant is working towards full registration or chartered status. If necessary, you can check the list of chartered bodies from the Privy Council. - - - 5. - Applicant’s most recent permission, other than as a visitor, was under Tier 4 (General) or the Student route.The permission must either be current or have expired less than 2 years before the date of application.In that permission (or previous) permission, the applicant must have been sponsored to study one of the following courses (not any other qualifications of an equivalent level):- a UK bachelor’s degree- a UK master’s degree- a UK PhD or other doctoral qualification- a Postgraduate Certificate in Education- a Professional Graduate Diploma of EducationThe applicant must have completed (or be applying no more than 3 months before they are expected to complete) the course. An exception applies to PhDs and other doctoral qualifications, where the applicant must have completed at least 12 months’ study in the UK towards the qualification. - Confirmation (from the applicant or their sponsor) the applicant has completed (or the date they are expected to complete) their course, or they have completed at least 12 months’ study in the UK towards a PhD or other doctoral qualification.Check the applicant’s immigration history for other information. - - - 6. - Applicant’s most recent permission, other than as a visitor, was under the Graduate route.The permission must either be current or have expired less than 2 years before the date of application. - None – check the applicant’s immigration history. +| + | Option + | New entrant criteria + | Information required from sponsor + + + + +| + | 1. + | Applicant is under 26 on the date of application. + | None – check the applicant’s passport. + + +| + | 2. + | Applicant is sponsored for a post-doctoral position in one of the following occupations: + + - 2111 Chemical scientists + - 2112 Biological scientists + - 2113 Biochemists - biomedical scientists + - 2114 Physical scientists + - 2115 Social - humanities scientists + - 2119 Natural - social science professionals not elsewhere classified + - 2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline + - 2311 Higher education teaching professionals + | Check the occupation code on the certificate of sponsorship. + + The job title or description must confirm it is a post-doctoral position. + + +| + | 3. + | Applicant is working towards a recognised UK professional qualification in a UK-regulated profession. + | If necessary, you can check the UK regulated profession list to confirm whether the job is in a UK-regulated profession. + + You should request further job details from the sponsor if the sponsor has stated the applicant is working towards a UK professional qualification and it is unclear whether the job is in a UK-regulated profession. + + The sponsor must confirm which recognised professional qualification the applicant is working towards – this must be a UK qualification accepted by the regulatory body for the profession. + + +| + | 4. + | Applicant is working towards full registration or chartered status with the relevant professional body for the job they are sponsored for. + | The sponsor must confirm who the relevant professional body is and that the applicant is working towards full registration or chartered status. If necessary, you can check the list of chartered bodies from the Privy Council. + + +| + | 5. + | Applicant’s most recent permission, other than as a visitor, was under Tier 4 (General) or the Student route. + + The permission must either be current or have expired less than 2 years before the date of application. + + In that permission (or previous) permission, the applicant must have been sponsored to study one of the following courses (not any other qualifications of an equivalent level): + + - a UK bachelor’s degree + - a UK master’s degree + - a UK PhD or other doctoral qualification + - a Postgraduate Certificate in Education + - a Professional Graduate Diploma of Education + + The applicant must have completed (or be applying no more than 3 months before they are expected to complete) the course. An exception applies to PhDs and other doctoral qualifications, where the applicant must have completed at least 12 months’ study in the UK towards the qualification. + | Confirmation (from the applicant or their sponsor) the applicant has completed (or the date they are expected to complete) their course, or they have completed at least 12 months’ study in the UK towards a PhD or other doctoral qualification. + + Check the applicant’s immigration history for other information. + + +| + | 6. + | Applicant’s most recent permission, other than as a visitor, was under the Graduate route. + + The permission must either be current or have expired less than 2 years before the date of application. + | None – check the applicant’s immigration history. @@ -2117,7 +2471,7 @@ -## 17. 4-year time limit +## 18. 4-year time limit @@ -2137,7 +2491,23 @@ -## 18. Genuineness requirement +## 18.1 Related content + + + +Tradeable points requirement + + + +Assessing tradeable points + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +## 19. Genuineness requirement @@ -2210,7 +2580,7 @@ -## 19. Financial requirement +## 20. Financial requirement @@ -2233,7 +2603,7 @@ -## 20. Criminal records certificates +## 21. Criminal records certificates @@ -2256,11 +2626,19 @@ -To assess whether the requirement is met, refer to the guidance on criminal records certificates. Non-POISE users see: guidance on criminal records certificates. - - - -## 21. Changes of employment +To assess whether the requirement is met, refer to: + + + +- Guidance on criminal records certificates + +- +Guidance on criminal records certificates - Non-POISE users + + + + +## 22. Changes of employment @@ -2268,11 +2646,11 @@ -## 21.1 When a change of employment application is needed - - - -The circumstances where a Skilled Worker’s job can change without needing a fresh application are set out in Part Suitability (paragraphs SUI 35.1 to SUI 37.3). Other changes in job mean the Skilled Worker must re-apply with a new certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for their new job. This is referred to as a “change of employment” application. +## 22.1 When a change of employment application is needed + + + +The circumstances where a Skilled Worker’s job can change without needing a fresh application are set out in Part Suitability (paragraphs SUI 35.1 to SUI 37.3). Other changes in job mean the Skilled Worker must re-apply with a new certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for their new job. This is referred to as a ‘change of employment’ application. @@ -2320,8 +2698,7 @@ - they are still working in the same occupation code -they would still score 70 points if they were to make a new Skilled Worker application -- their pay was reduced or stopped during a period of absence of less than 4 weeks in a calendar year or (if longer than 4 weeks in a calendar year) for a reason listed in paragraph SUI 36.1. of Part Suitability - +- their pay was reduced or stopped during a period of absence of less than 4 weeks in a calendar year or (if longer than 4 weeks in a calendar year) for a reason listed in paragraph SUI 36.1. of Part Suitability. - their salary is reduced - but they would still score 70 points if they were to make a new Skilled Worker application under the rules currently in place (based on the information we already have available – they could not, for example: reduce their salary below £38,700 based on a relevant PhD qualification, if this did not form part of their previous application) @@ -2342,7 +2719,7 @@ -## 21.2 Considering a change of employment application +## 22.2 Considering a change of employment application @@ -2361,7 +2738,15 @@ -## 22. Supplementary and secondary employment +## 22.3 Related content + + + +Conditions of stay + + + +## 23. Supplementary and secondary employment @@ -2369,7 +2754,7 @@ -## 22.1 Supplementary employment +## 23.1 Supplementary employment @@ -2400,7 +2785,7 @@ -## 22.2 Secondary employment +## 23.2 Secondary employment @@ -2431,7 +2816,15 @@ -## 23. Settlement +## 23.3 Related content + + + +Conditions of stay + + + +## 24. Settlement @@ -2447,7 +2840,7 @@ -## 23.1 Qualifying period +## 24.1 Qualifying period @@ -2484,7 +2877,7 @@ -Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2 (General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period. The applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor or with Exceptional Assurance), and the application must have been: +Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2 (General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they were waiting, but able to work, can count towards the continuous 5-year period. In order to count the applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor), and the application must have been: @@ -2499,11 +2892,15 @@ -Absences from the UK must be considered in line with Appendix Continuous Residence. See the continuous residence guidance for further details. - - - -## 23.2 English Language ability +Time spent in the UK during a grant of exceptional assurance between 1 September 2020 to 30 February 2023, does not break continuous residence. This time, however, does not count towards the qualifying period for continuous residence. + + + +Absences from the UK must be considered in line with Appendix Continuous Residence. For further details see: Continuous residence guidance. + + + +## 24.2 English Language ability @@ -2511,7 +2908,7 @@ -## 23.3 Knowledge of life in the UK +## 24.3 Knowledge of life in the UK @@ -2519,7 +2916,7 @@ -## 23.4 Sponsorship and salary +## 24.4 Sponsorship and salary @@ -2532,42 +2929,60 @@ - Option - Applicant’s circumstances - General salary - Going rate - - - - - A - All cases where rows B to E do not apply. - Salary of at least £41,700 per year - At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 1 to 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations - - - B - The applicant was sponsored in their most recent permission for a job in Appendix Immigration Salary List, and rows C to E do not apply. - Salary of at least £33,400 per year - At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 1 to 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations - - - C - The applicant meets the requirements of SW 4.2(b), save that references to being sponsored should be read as meeting the requirements in SW 24.1. to SW 24.2, and rows D and E do not apply. - Salary of at least £31,300 per year - At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 2 to 2a of Appendix Skilled Occupations - - - D - The applicant was sponsored in their most recent permission for a job in either:- Appendix Immigration Salary List (or the previous Appendix Shortage Occupation List), and the applicant meets the requirements of SW 4.2(b), save that references to being sponsored should be read as meeting the requirements in SW 24.1. to SW 24.2- a health or education SOC 2020 occupation code listed in Table 3 of Appendix Skilled Occupations (or a related SOC 2010 occupation code shown in that table)and, in either case, row E does not apply. - Salary of at least £25,000 per year - At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 2 to 5 of Appendix Skilled Occupations - - - E - The 5-year qualifying period for settlement includes time as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant in which the applicant was sponsored for a job in one of the following SOC 2010 occupation codes:- 2111 Chemical scientists- 2112 Biological scientists and biochemists- 2113 Physical scientists- 2114 Social and humanities scientists- 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified- 2150 Research and development managers- 2311 Higher education teaching professionals - Salary of at least £25,000 per year - At least the going rate in the table at SW 14.5(c), if the applicant has continued to be sponsored in that SOC 2010 occupation code, or the equivalent SOC 2020 occupation code shown in Table 2 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, ever since.At least the relevant going rate in Tables 2 to 5 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, in other cases. +| + | Option + | Applicant’s circumstances + | General salary + | Going rate + + + + +| + | A + | All cases where rows B to E do not apply. + | Salary of at least £41,700 per year + | At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 1 to 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + +| + | B + | The applicant was sponsored in their most recent permission for a job in Appendix Immigration Salary List, and rows C to E do not apply. + | Salary of at least £33,400 per year + | At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 1 to 1a of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + +| + | C + | The applicant meets the requirements of SW 4.2(b), save that references to being sponsored should be read as meeting the requirements in SW 24.1. to SW 24.2, and rows D and E do not apply. + | Salary of at least £31,300 per year + | At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 2 to 2a of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + +| + | D + | The applicant was sponsored in their most recent permission for a job in either: + + Appendix Immigration Salary List (or the previous Appendix Shortage Occupation List), and the applicant meets the requirements of SW 4.2(b), save that references to being sponsored should be read as meeting the requirements in SW 24.1. to SW 24.2 a health or education SOC 2020 occupation code listed in Table 3 of Appendix Skilled Occupations (or a related SOC 2010 occupation code shown in that table) and, in either case, row E does not apply. + | Salary of at least £25,000 per year + | At least the relevant going rate listed in Tables 2 to 5 of Appendix Skilled Occupations + + +| + | E + | The 5-year qualifying period for settlement includes time as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant in which the applicant was sponsored for a job in one of the following SOC 2010 occupation codes: + + - 2111 Chemical scientists + - 2112 Biological scientists and biochemists + - 2113 Physical scientists + - 2114 Social and humanities scientists + - 2119 Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified + - 2150 Research and development managers + - 2311 Higher education teaching professionals + | Salary of at least £25,000 per year + | At least the going rate in the table at SW 14.5(c), if the applicant has continued to be sponsored in that SOC 2010 occupation code, or the equivalent SOC 2020 occupation code shown in Table 2 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, ever since. + + At least the relevant going rate in Tables 2 to 5 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, in other cases. @@ -2578,7 +2993,7 @@ -In all other circumstances, the salary must be at least £41,700 per year and at least the going rate for the job (whichever is higher). +In all other circumstances, the salary must be at least £41,700 per year and at least the going rate for the job. @@ -2601,7 +3016,7 @@ -## 23.5 Assessing salary +## 24.5 Assessing salary @@ -2669,7 +3084,27 @@ -## 24. Grant or refuse +## 24.6 Related content + + + +Validity for entry clearance and permission to stay applications + + + +Suitability for entry clearance and permission to stay applications + + + +Assessing salaries + + + +Conditions of stay + + + +## 25. Grant or refuse @@ -2690,7 +3125,7 @@ -## 24.1 Dates of permission granted +## 25.1 Dates of permission granted @@ -2729,7 +3164,7 @@ -## 24.2 Irish citizens +## 25.2 Irish citizens @@ -2754,7 +3189,7 @@ -## 24.3 eVisas +## 25.3 eVisas @@ -2762,7 +3197,7 @@ -## 25. Grant or refuse entry clearance +## 26. Grant or refuse entry clearance @@ -2770,7 +3205,7 @@ -## 25.1 Endorsements +## 26.1 Endorsements @@ -2789,7 +3224,7 @@ -## 25.2 Biometric information for entry clearance +## 26.2 Biometric information for entry clearance @@ -2797,7 +3232,7 @@ -## 25.3 Refuse entry clearance +## 26.3 Refuse entry clearance @@ -2805,7 +3240,7 @@ -## 25.4 Rights of appeal and administrative review – entry clearance applications +## 26.4 Rights of appeal and administrative review – entry clearance applications @@ -2813,7 +3248,15 @@ -## 26. Grant or refuse entry at UK port +## 26.5 Related content + + + +Grant or refuse + + + +## 27. Grant or refuse entry at UK port @@ -2825,7 +3268,15 @@ -## 27. Grant or refuse permission to stay +## 27.1 Related content + + + +Grant or refuse + + + +## 28. Grant or refuse permission to stay @@ -2833,16 +3284,15 @@ -## 27.1 Biometric information - - - -Successful applicants for permission to stay are given an eVisa. -They will need to create a UKVI account to access their eVisa and view their immigration status. For further information, see: eVisas: access and use your online immigration status. - - - -## 27.2 Rights of appeal and administrative review +## 28.1 Biometric information + + + +Successful applicants for permission to stay are given an eVisa. They will need to create a UKVI account to access their eVisa and view their immigration status. For further information, see: eVisas: access and use your online immigration status. + + + +## 28.2 Rights of appeal and administrative review @@ -2865,7 +3315,15 @@ -## 28. Conditions of stay +## 28.3 Related content + + + +Grant or refuse + + + +## 29. Conditions of stay @@ -2928,7 +3386,19 @@ -## 29. The certificate of sponsorship checking system +## 29.1 Related content + + + +Changes of employment + + + +Supplementary and secondary employment + + + +## 30. The certificate of sponsorship checking system @@ -2936,7 +3406,7 @@ -## 29.1 How to search the certificate of sponsorship checking system +## 30.1 How to search the certificate of sponsorship checking system @@ -3018,38 +3488,49 @@ -## 29.2 Check the current status of the certificate of sponsorship - - - - - Status of certificate of sponsorship on the checking system: - What you must do: - - - - - Assigned - Continue to assess the application. - - - Suspended - - not decide the case- keep it on hold- contact the Sponsor Licensing Unit (SLU) to find out if they will be re-instating the sponsor or if it will be suspended indefinitely, and what information you can share with the applicantIf they do not issue a new CoS, you must refuse the application. - - - Withdrawn - Refuse the application if the sponsor does not assign another CoS because it is no longer valid. - - - Used - Check to see if the sponsor has assigned a new CoS.If not, you must refuse the application because there is no valid certificate of sponsorship. - - - - - - -## 30. Requesting more information +## 30.2 Check the current status of the certificate of sponsorship + + + + +| + | Status of certificate of sponsorship on the checking system: + | What you must do: + + + + +| + | Assigned + | Continue to assess the application. + + +| + | Suspended + | - not decide the case + - keep it on hold + - contact the Sponsor Licensing Unit (SLU) to find out if they will be re-instating the sponsor or if it will be suspended indefinitely, and what information you can share with the applicant + + If they do not issue a new CoS, you must refuse the application. + + +| + | Withdrawn + | Refuse the application if the sponsor does not assign another CoS because it is no longer valid. + + +| + | Used + | Check to see if the sponsor has assigned a new CoS. + + If not, you must refuse the application because there is no valid certificate of sponsorship. + + + + + + +## 31. Requesting more information @@ -3061,7 +3542,7 @@ -## 30.1 Taking a fair and proportionate approach to assessment of evidence +## 31.1 Taking a fair and proportionate approach to assessment of evidence @@ -3076,9 +3557,11 @@ Official – sensitive: start of section - - -The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use + + + +The information on this page has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home Office use. + @@ -3087,7 +3570,7 @@ -## 30.2 Format of evidence +## 31.2 Format of evidence @@ -3099,7 +3582,7 @@ -## 30.3 Where evidence is missing or inadequate +## 31.3 Where evidence is missing or inadequate @@ -3145,7 +3628,7 @@ -## 30.4 Failure to supply requested information +## 31.4 Failure to supply requested information @@ -3157,7 +3640,7 @@ -## 31. Immigration Skills Charge +## 32. Immigration Skills Charge @@ -3165,7 +3648,7 @@ -## 31.1 Checking the sponsor has paid the ISC +## 32.1 Checking the sponsor has paid the ISC @@ -3205,7 +3688,7 @@ -## 31.2 Charging costs +## 32.2 Charging costs @@ -3233,63 +3716,73 @@ - Work start and end dates - Small or charitable sponsor - Medium or large sponsor - - - - - 12 months or less - £480 - £1320 - - - More than 12 months, but no more than 18 months - £720 - £1980 - - - More than 18 months, but no more than 24 months - £960 - £2640 - - - More than 24 months, but no more than 30 months - £1200 - £3300 - - - More than 30 months, but no more than 36 months - £1440 - £3960 - - - More than 36 months, but no more than 42 months - £1680 - £4620 - - - More than 42 months, but no more than 48 months - £1920 - £5280 - - - More than 48 months, but no more than 54 months - £2160 - £5940 - - - More than 54 months, but no more than 60 months - £2400 - £6600 - - - - - - -## 31.3 Contacting the ISC admin team +| + | Work start and end dates + | Small or charitable sponsor + | Medium or large sponsor + + + + +| + | 12 months or less + | £480 + | £1320 + + +| + | More than 12 months, but no more than 18 months + | £720 + | £1980 + + +| + | More than 18 months, but no more than 24 months + | £960 + | £2640 + + +| + | More than 24 months, but no more than 30 months + | £1200 + | £3300 + + +| + | More than 30 months, but no more than 36 months + | £1440 + | £3960 + + +| + | More than 36 months, but no more than 42 months + | £1680 + | £4620 + + +| + | More than 42 months, but no more than 48 months + | £1920 + | £5280 + + +| + | More than 48 months, but no more than 54 months + | £2160 + | £5940 + + +| + | More than 54 months, but no more than 60 months + | £2400 + | £6600 + + + + + + +## 32.3 Contacting the ISC admin team @@ -3350,7 +3843,7 @@ -## 31.4 Sponsor pays top-up after write-out +## 32.4 Sponsor pays top-up after write-out @@ -3358,7 +3851,7 @@ -## 31.5 Granting a shorter period of permission +## 32.5 Granting a shorter period of permission @@ -3373,7 +3866,7 @@ -## 31.6 Granting permission where sponsor has overpaid +## 32.6 Granting permission where sponsor has overpaid @@ -3388,7 +3881,7 @@ -## 31.7 Refusing the application +## 32.7 Refusing the application @@ -3396,7 +3889,7 @@ -## 31.8 If the sponsor does not pay the top-up after writing out +## 32.8 If the sponsor does not pay the top-up after writing out @@ -3411,6 +3904,7 @@ - ‘Refusal Reason – ISC plus other’ - where the sponsor has paid the incorrect ISC, but this is not the only reason for refusing the application +