Chapters
Read in order for the full journey, or jump straight to what you need.
- Chapter 1
Introduction
What this site is, who it’s for, and how to use it.
Open - Chapter 2
Getting the job offer
Sponsorship basics, CoS, and realistic timelines.
Open - Chapter 3
Prepare to apply for a Skilled Worker visa
Documents, timing, and avoiding common blockers.
Open - Chapter 4
Skilled Worker requirements
Eligibility, salary thresholds, and sponsor duties.
Open - Chapter 5
English language proof
IELTS for UKVI, CEFR levels, exemptions, and good practice.
Open - Chapter 6
Finalising the application
Application flow, uploads, declarations, and checks.
Open - Chapter 7
Biometrics appointment
UKVCAS tips, what to bring, and what happens next.
Open - Chapter 8
Fees and costs
Visa fee, IHS, priority options, and typical employer support.
Open - Chapter 9
Application timeline
Milestones from offer to decision to arrival.
Open - Chapter 10
Moving to the UK
Housing, banking, GP, schools, and first-week tasks.
Open - Chapter 11
Travelling outside the UK
Absence tracking, visas for trips, and re-entry basics.
Open - Chapter 12
Inviting friends & family to visit
Visitor letters, proof, and do’s and don’ts.
Open - Chapter 13
Prepare to apply for ILR
Start early: records, absences, and documents.
Open - Chapter 14
ILR requirements
Continuous residence, 180-day rule, Life in the UK.
Open - Chapter 15
Life in the UK Test
Booking, prep strategies, and what to expect.
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