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Skilled Worker visa
For a job with a UK employer that holds a sponsor licence and has given you a certificate of sponsorship.
Who it is for
People with a job offer from a UK employer that holds a sponsor licence, in an occupation on the eligible list, at or above the salary set for it.
What you will need
Your certificate of sponsorship reference
The job offer and contract
Evidence of English language ability
Evidence of any professional registration your job requires
Common reasons people are refused
A salary below the rate set for the occupation
An employer whose licence has lapsed
A job description that does not match the occupation code
Paying the sponsor's own costs, which is not allowed