Get Your UK Skilled Worker Visa and Settle in Britain.
Britain's points-based system was redesigned for skilled, qualified professionals. The difference between approval and rejection is almost never eligibility. It's preparation.
The Points Are the Entry Requirement. The Documentation Is What Actually Matters.
Meeting the points threshold is necessary but not sufficient. The documentation you provide is where applications succeed or fail.
The salary threshold is the most common sticking point: £38,700 minimum, or the occupation-specific going rate, whichever is higher.
Your employer must hold a valid Sponsor Licence. Many don't, and obtaining it takes time. The genuineness of the role is also assessed.
We Navigate Both Sides, Your Application and Your Employer's Compliance.
We assess both your documentation and your employer's compliance requirements, identifying every sticking point before it becomes a refusal reason.
For clients on the Graduate Route or transitioning from student visas, we advise on the full pipeline from study to skilled worker to settlement.
What We Handle for Your UK Application
Salary threshold and going rate calculation
Your salary must meet the general threshold (£38,700) or the occupation-specific going rate, whichever is higher. Shortage occupations may have different thresholds. We calculate your specific requirement.
Which means: The most common reason for Skilled Worker Visa refusals is eliminated before submission.
Sponsor licence verification and employer guidance
Your employer must hold a valid UK Sponsor Licence before issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. If they aren't licensed, we advise them on the licence application process.
Which means: The employer side of your application is compliant and complete.
Certificate of Sponsorship review
The CoS contains critical details, your SOC code, salary, working hours, and job description. Errors on the CoS cause delays and refusals. We verify every detail before your application is submitted.
Which means: Your application is built on an accurate, compliant Certificate of Sponsorship.
English language evidence assessment
The specific evidence the Home Office accepts is more limited than many applicants assume. Submitting the wrong type of evidence is a straightforward reason for refusal.
Which means: Your English language evidence meets the exact format the Home Office requires.
Settlement pathway planning
After five continuous years on eligible visas, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. We advise on continuous residence requirements, salary progression, and Life in the UK test preparation.
Which means: Your path from Skilled Worker Visa to permanent UK residency stays on track.
Employer change management
You can change employers on a Skilled Worker Visa, but your new employer must be a licensed sponsor. We manage the transition so your immigration status is never at risk.
Which means: Career moves don't become immigration problems.
The UK Skilled Worker Visa Is Right for You If...
- ◆You have a job offer from a UK employer, or are actively pursuing one
- ◆You're a healthcare professional eligible for the Health and Care Worker Visa route
- ◆You're on a Graduate Route visa and looking to convert to Skilled Worker sponsorship
- ◆Your employer wants to sponsor you but isn't sure about the process or their compliance requirements
- ◆You've had a previous UK visa refusal and need to understand what went wrong
- ◆You want to understand the full pathway from Skilled Worker to ILR to British citizenship
We cover professionals from: Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Warangal, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
What Our Clients Say
“My Skilled Worker Visa was refused because my employer structured my compensation incorrectly for the Home Office calculation. 91 Travel identified the problem, worked with my employer to restructure the offer. Approved in four weeks.”
, Client, Data Engineer, now in London
“I'm a nurse and I didn't know the Health and Care Worker Visa existed, I thought the standard route was the only option. Lower fees, faster processing, same settlement pathway. Approved in 18 days.”
, Client, Registered Nurse, now in Manchester
“My employer wanted to sponsor me but didn't have a Sponsor Licence. 91 Travel explained the process, advised my employer on the application, and managed the timeline. No delays that weren't planned for.”
, Client, Software Engineer, now in Bristol
Questions We Hear Every Day
What is the minimum salary for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?
The general minimum is £38,700 per year as of 2024, but this interacts with occupation-specific going rates. Your salary must meet whichever is higher. We calculate your specific requirement in the first session.
Does my employer need to do anything before I apply?
Yes, significantly. Your employer must hold a valid UK Sponsor Licence before issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. If they aren't licensed, the application takes approximately 8 weeks. We advise employers on this process.
Can my family come with me on a Skilled Worker Visa?
Yes, your spouse or partner and dependent children under 18 can apply as dependants. They are permitted to work in the UK without restriction. Recent policy changes have affected dependant rights for some categories.
How long does processing take?
Standard processing is 3 to 8 weeks from biometric appointment. Priority processing reduces this to 5 working days. Super Priority is same or next working day in limited circumstances.
Does the UK Student Visa lead to permanent residency?
Not directly, but the pathway is clear: Student Visa → Graduate Route (2 years) → Skilled Worker Visa → ILR after 5 years. This is one of the most commonly used routes for younger Indian professionals.
Britain Is Open to Skilled Professionals. The Question Is Whether Your Application Is Ready.
A free 45-minute session covers your occupation, employer situation, salary position, and settlement goals, and gives you a clear picture of your strongest UK pathway.
P.S. , Salary thresholds have increased. Dependant rules have changed. Shortage lists have been restructured. The applicants who navigate this successfully get current, specific advice.