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Skilled Worker visa

Gather these before you apply. Each one is checked the same way: is it readable, is it yours, does it cover the period the guidance asks for?

4 things to get ready

  1. 1. Your certificate of sponsorship reference

    Listed under what you will need on the law library entry for this route.

    • Is every page readable, with nothing cut off?

    • Is your name on it, spelled as it is in your passport?

    • Does it cover the period the guidance asks for? Check on the official page.

  2. 2. The job offer and contract

    Listed under what you will need on the law library entry for this route.

    • Is every page readable, with nothing cut off?

    • Is your name on it, spelled as it is in your passport?

    • Does it cover the period the guidance asks for? Check on the official page.

  3. 3. Evidence of English language ability

    Listed under what you will need on the law library entry for this route.

    • Is every page readable, with nothing cut off?

    • Is your name on it, spelled as it is in your passport?

    • Does it cover the period the guidance asks for? Check on the official page.

  4. 4. Evidence of any professional registration your job requires

    Listed under what you will need on the law library entry for this route.

    • Is every page readable, with nothing cut off?

    • Is your name on it, spelled as it is in your passport?

    • Does it cover the period the guidance asks for? Check on the official page.

Open the official page

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