How to renew your UK visa
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At RVS Solicitors, we applaud any worker who wishes to enhance their career and gain valuable experience and skills in another country.
It takes courage to uproot your life for the prospect of a new job in a new country; however, the prospects for reward are vast in the UK.
Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas are available to those outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland who have secured employment in the UK with an employer who can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.
The employer must have a Tier 2 or 5 Sponsor Licence. Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas are issued as part of the Points-Based System (PBS), and to be successful, applicants must show they have sufficient points.
The Tier 2 visa is designed for skilled workers who are required to fill a vacancy on a long-term basis. The Tier 5 visa, on the other hand, is for temporary workers.
Understandably, many skilled workers are keen to relocate to Britain to further their career or gain valuable work experience.
As an international economic powerhouse, Britain offers a vast amount of opportunity across a wide range of industrial sectors, including IT, finance (including fintech), engineering, medicine, and construction – many of which are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, and are therefore keen to employ high-quality staff from outside of the EEA.
Read more about our immigration services. Whether you are looking for Investor or Start up visas, need help with the EU settlement scheme or are immigrating under human rights purposes, we can help.
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Our top immigration lawyers understand the requirements for Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas and work closely with many employers to help them gain Sponsor Licenses, which allows them to hire skilled people such as yourself.
By understanding the whole process, and by taking the time to understand you and your circumstances, we will submit an application that gives you the very best chance of success.
We are a modern, progressive, efficient, digitally-based boutique law firm that gets positive results while respecting your valuable time.
Where we differ from most traditional law firms is that we tailor our services to your immigration law needs. Not only do we provide a bespoke service, we care for the lives of our clients, and their families, and we do everything we can to make the process as easy as possible.
To this end, you will have our direct contact information, and we will always make ourselves available to speak to you, if you have a question, would like an update, or would like to discuss any other matter.
There are several categories under the Tier 2 Visa. These are:
To be eligible for a Tier 2 (General) visa you will need to:
The requirements for the other categories of Tier 2 visa will vary and can be found online at the UK government website.
Under the Tier 5 visa, there are six categories as follows:
To be eligible for a Tier 5 Temporary Worker visa you will need to:
If you are applying for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Visa, you must be aged 18 to 30 and from, Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, or
Taiwan – or a British overseas citizen, British Overseas Territories citizen, or
British national (overseas).
Both Tier 2 and Tier 5 applicants and their family members will have to pay the Healthcare Surcharge at the time of making their visa application. This can be a considerable cost so be sure to work this into your budget.
If your visa is refused, you may be able to apply for an Administrative Review or Judicial Review. If necessary, we can assist you with making these applications and have a strong track-record of success.
Yes, under the Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Intra-company transfer) categories, visa holders can bring their dependent family members, including your spouse, civil partner, and children under 18.
However, most of the remaining categories under Tier 2 and 5 require family members to apply separately for a visa.
We understand how important it is to have your family with you; therefore, our team will work closely with you to ensure your dependent family members fill out the correct application forms and submit the right documentation to obtain entry into the UK, to be with you.
To find out more about how we can assist you with obtaining a UK Tier 2 or 5 Visas, please contact our London office on 020 3372 5125 or complete our online enquiry form to make an appointment. Find out more information on our fees here.
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