skilled worker route options

[kirukiru]

hi all,

As the new visa came in , i am bit unclear on the options to apply for..I am in country on t2 general dependant .. i have few queries :

1. Can i apply in country to switch to skilled worker ?
2. is there any RLMT in this like t2 general ?

Thanks

[poper]

1. Yes. These are very clear at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/ ... -this-visa
Your 5 year ILR clock will reset to 0 though
2. No

[space7233]

Nowhere on the website does it mention that your ILR clock would reset to 0

[vinny]

They have neglected to include Tier 2 (General) in

SW 21.2. The 5-year continuous period must consist of time with permission on any of, or any combination of, the following routes:
(a) Skilled Worker; or
(b) Global talent; or
(c) Innovator; or
(d) T2 Minister of Religion; or
(e) T2 Sportsperson; or
(f) Representative of an Overseas Business; or
(g) as a Tier 1 Migrant, other than as a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant.

And also deleted the Tier 2 (General) ILR path?

There are Transitional arrangements for salary on the Skilled Worker route for Tier 2 (General) holders.

SW 24.3.(c) mentions some Tier 2 (General) categories that may be included.

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 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

[vinny]

Ah!
Interpretation

“Skilled Worker” means a person who has, or had, permission under Appendix Skilled Worker, or as a Tier 2 (General) migrant under the rules in force before 1 December 2020.

ILR clock not reset.

[Ali313]

Ah!
Interpretation

“Skilled Worker” means a person who has, or had, permission under Appendix Skilled Worker, or as a Tier 2 (General) migrant under the rules in force before 1 December 2020.

ILR clock not reset.

Hi Vinny ,

Can the time be combined which spent on Tier1 Entrpreneur , if switched to ‘Skill Worker Route’ for 5 years ILR ?
Cheers!

[vinny]

Yes, if not a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant.

SW 21.2. The 5-year continuous period must consist of time with permission on any of, or any combination of, the following routes:
(a) Skilled Worker; or
(b) Global talent; or
(c) Innovator; or
(d) T2 Minister of Religion; or
(e) T2 Sportsperson; or
(f) Representative of an Overseas Business; or
(g) as a Tier 1 Migrant, other than as a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant.

Interpretation

“Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant” means a person who has, or had leave under paragraphs 245D to 245DF.

“Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Migrant” means a person who was granted leave under paragraphs 245B to 245BF of the rules in force before 1 December 2020.

“Tier 1 (General) Migrant” means a person who was granted leave under paragraphs 245C to 245CE of the rules in force before 6 April 2018.

“Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Migrant” means a person who was granted leave under paragraphs 245F to 245FB of the rules in force on or after 6 April 2012 and before 29 March 2019.

“Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant” means a person who has, or had, leave under paragraphs 245E to 245EF.

“Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Migrant” means a person who was granted leave under paragraphs 245F to 245FE of the rules in force before 6 April 2012.

[vinny]

Interpretation

“Permission to enter” has the same meaning as leave to enter under the Immigration Act 1971.
“Permission to stay” has the same meaning as leave to remain under the Immigration Act 1971 (and includes a variation of leave to enter or remain and an extension of leave to enter or remain).
And references in these rules to a person having, having had or being granted “Permission” means either permission to enter or permission to stay.