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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
Tier
2 Workers visas are formal work
permits granted by employers under the authority of the UK Home Office. Also
referred to as the sponsor, the employer must be licensed to offer Tier 2
General visas and do so in accordance with strict immigration rules and
regulations. Completing a Tier 2 General visa initial application is typically
mandatory for persons submitting out-of-country applications, or looking to
switch to the Tier 2 General visa category from a different visa category.
Where
the sponsor or employer is not licensed to issue a Tier 2 General visa, they
are required to apply for and obtain a sponsor licence from the Home Office,
before issuing any Tier 2 General visas for non-EEA employees.
If
the applicant is currently in possession of a valid visa, Tier 2 General
initial applications can be made from inside United Kingdom. This includes most
applicants residing in the United Kingdom under most types of Tier 1, Tier 4
and Tier 2 visas. Otherwise, the application must be submitted from outside the
UK. To ensure you understand your
position, your rights and your obligations as clearly as possible, contact the
immigration experts at Aristone Solicitors before submitting your application.
Conditions
of a Tier 2 WorkersVisa
The vast majority of successful Tier
2 General Visa applications grant the recipient three years of leave to remain
in the United Kingdom. However, the employer or sponsor may choose to provide
an official Certificate of Sponsorship valid for up to five years. In the case
of a three-year Tier 2 General visa, the applicant will have the opportunity to
apply for an extension of a further two years, under the condition that they
work in the same position for the same employer throughout their initial period
of leave.
In
both instances, Tier 2 General visa holders who reside continuously in the
United Kingdom for five years and satisfy all applicable requirements have the
option of applying for indefinite leave to remain. After which, they are
entitled to stay in the United Kingdom as settled workers, with no specific
immigration or movement restrictions.
Should
an employee or applicant leave the United Kingdom in order to submit an entry
clearance application, they may be subject to a ‘cooling off’ period. Whether
residing in the United Kingdom or outside the EEA at the time of your
application, we strongly suggest seeking expert legal advice to clarify your
entitlement and strengthen your case.
Resident
Labour Market Test
The
Resident Labour Market Test does not apply in instances where the applicant has
an exemption on their visa, or in cases where the position appears within the
“Shortage Occupation List”. Otherwise, the sponsor (employer) is obliged to
provide evidence that the position has been marketed to applicants in the
United Kingdom, prior to being advertised outside the EEA.
The
employer must provide evidence that the job has been advertised via at least
two channels for a minimum of 28 days, incorporating a clear job description,
the location of the job and the salary. If the employer is unable to provide
sufficient evidence to satisfy this requirement, they may be prohibited from
issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship and thus be unable to hire the foreign
worker.
Jobs
that appear on the Shortage Occupation List are exempt from the resident labour
market test, as are positions with an advertised annual salary of at least
£155,300. In both such instances, there is no requirement for the employer to
first advertise the position on the UK market.
In
the case of an applicant who is exempt from the Resident Labour Market Test
being offered the job, the employer is still obliged to provide justification
as to why a migrant has been selected over a domestic candidate. As a result,
it’s of the utmost importance to carefully consider your position and your
obligations as an employer, before advertising vacant positions abroad and
hiring non-EEA nationals.
For
more information or to discuss your requirements in more detail, contact the immigration
experts at Aristone Solicitors today.
Certificate
of Sponsorship (COS)
(30 Points Awarded)
The
Tier 2 General visa category is a points-based system, wherein candidates must
score a minimum number of points to qualify. The most important contributor to
a Tier 2 General application is the formal Certificate of Sponsorship issued by
the employer. The sponsor may choose to apply for a Restricted Certificate of
Sponsorship or an Unrestricted Certificate of Sponsorship, which depending on
the specifics of the case can take up to six weeks for the process to be
completed.
In
the case of entry clearance applications – i.e. applications submitted from
outside the United Kingdom – a panel meeting is held to determine whether the
candidate is eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Where applications are
submitted from inside United Kingdom, the Home Office is responsible for
determining eligibility. The latter process typically results in a
significantly faster response.
A
Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued under the strict condition that the
sponsor has been formally permitted to employ non-EEA migrants by the Home
Office. While it is not strictly the responsibility of the employee to ensure
their employer is approved, pursuing employment with an unlicensed sponsor can
waste time, effort and money. If you have any doubts as to the status of your
prospective employer, we can help.
Our
experienced Tier 2 immigration lawyers can provide the expert support and
advice you need for a fast and fuss-free visa application.
Appropriate
Salary and Allowances
(20 Points Awarded)
In order to qualify, you must be applying for a position
that is officially classified by the UKBA as skilled and therefore appears on
the shortage occupation list. In addition, the job must attach a minimum salary
to meet UK Visas & Immigration Codes of Practice, which currently stands at
£20,800 per annum for a skilled job.
Exemptions apply in instances where the Home Office considers a prospective
migrant to possess a shortage skill of value to the UK, or where the salary
offered is a minimum of £155,300.
Minimum
English Language Requirements
(10 Points Awarded)
All
Tier 2 General visa applicants must have demonstrated a good grasp of the
English language to be considered eligible by the Home Office. This means
satisfying formal requirements – currently set at an English language standard
of CEFR B1 level. Candidates have three options for meeting this minimum
English language requirement as follows:
By taking and passing a
formal test approved by the UKVI (IELTS or Trinity College) at B1 level of the
Council of Europe’s Common European Framework CEFR;
By coming from a
recognised English speaking country outside the EEA;
By holding a degree-level
qualification or higher that was taught in English at a recognised educational
institution.
Various
exemptions apply that there is no requirement to provide evidence of English
language skills on the condition that:
You currently have,
or you were last granted a permission to stay in Tier 2 (General) under
the rules in place before 6 April 2011; or
You qualify under
the transitional arrangements.
Applicants
are also exempt from the requirement to submit evidence of their English
language skills if at any time they have been permitted to stay in the United
Kingdom:
Under the Tier 1
(General) category, Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category or as a Businessperson or
under Tier 1 (Post Study Work) category; or
As a Highly Skilled
Migrant under the new legislation imposed as of 5 December 2006; or
Under the Tier 1
(Graduate Entrepreneur) category, having previously submitted evidence of
English language skills to level B1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European
Framework for Language Learning or above; or
Under the Minister of
Religion category (not Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)) under the rules in place
on or after 19 April 2007; or
Under the Tier 2
(Minister of Religion) category, having previously submitted evidence of
meeting the English language requirement; or
Under the Tier 2
(General) category under the rules in place on or after 6 April 2011, having
previously submitted evidence of English language skills equivalent to level B1
of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for Language Learning or
above; or
As a Tier 4 (General)
student where the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies used to support your
application for that grant was assigned on or after 21 April 2011. If you are
applying for Tier 2 (Minister of Religion), the Certificate of Acceptance of
Studies must also have been assigned for a course of at least degree-level
study.
Candidates
subject to meeting formal English language requirements must score a minimum of
10 points, as specified in Appendix B of the Immigration Rules.
Meeting Minimum Maintenance Requirements
(10 Points Awarded)
‘Maintenance’ refers to the availability of funds
the applicant has access to at the time of their application, which must be
deemed sufficient to support their lifestyle without recourse to public funds. Current
UK immigration legislation specifies the following:
The
applicant must have a minimum of £945 in personal savings in their bank account
at the time of the application, held for at least 90 consecutive days;
The
sponsor/employer can take formal responsibility of maintenance for the
candidate, which must be indicated on the Certificate of Sponsorship and is
exclusive to A-rated (Premium), A-rated (SME+) or
A-rated sponsors;
Candidates who wish to
include dependants in their applications are required to provide evidence of at
least £630 additional personal savings for each dependant accordingly. Once
again, the funds must have been present in their account for 90 consecutive days
at the time of application. Evidence of personal savings of family
members/dependants can also be used to satisfy maintenance requirements.
As
all cases are different, we strongly suggest seeking independent legal support
before completing your application. Particularly if you’re unsure as to where
you stand regarding eligibility, the input of a trained legal professional
could make all the difference.
Tier 2 Visa Lawyers in Luton
Aristone
Solicitors is proud to offer a comprehensive range of individual and corporate
immigration legal services in and around the Luton area. Our unrivalled
experience and expertise enable us to perform at a higher level than comparable
legal specialists.
We
understand the complexities of Tier 2 Visa applications better than most and
we’ll do whatever it takes to present your case as professionally and
convincingly as possible. Contact a member of our specialist immigration team
today to book your obligation-free consultation.
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We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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the same email address used during the sign- up for the newsletters.
The email address must remain the same and used to liaise until the matter closure.
You will be eligible for a 10% discount on your total conveyancing costs, once you sign our client care letter.
You will be eligible for a Free Will only when your conveyancing matter file is closed and the bills for the same are cleared.
Though Aristone carry out regular checks to confirm your eligibility, this may not always be practicable or possible and consequently we urge all clients to claim their free Will and 10% discount off Conveyancing fees by emailing the appropriate case handler with a print screen of the news letter subscription.
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