UK Work Visa 2019
The UK is very famous for people of India and Pakistan; these nationals work there since decades
and has successfully established themselves well over there. But since the last few years, the UK has
made it difficult for South Asian nationals to come and work there. However, if you have a useful
skill, you can secure a job over there. In this article, you will get to know regarding the details of
skilled labour opportunities in Uk and their process to grab those opportunities and jump from
current hurdles.
Pakistanis are enjoying their life in Uk and are well settled, but recently the UK had changed its
policies and getting a UK visa is now tough for those who want to go there and earn them
Living. They have increased the standards and made it difficult for individuals to go there e.g.
they have raised the required minimum standard of English Language, job experience and skills,
but if you have power, you still can get the UK Visa.
You should have a certificate that shows your skill level. Getting the UK to work visa is different from
getting a work visa in USA or Canada because if you secure a job in the USA or Canada, your
employer will help you out in getting the permit. UK has made a list of categories that are required
in the UK, and if your occupation falls in that category only then, you can apply for the UK visa.
Individual who has done master’s in social work are welcomed in the UK. Individuals having skills
and experience of nursing and medical can apply. For more information regarding qualifications, you can
visit the link below
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-k-shortage-occupation-
list
The second most important thing for getting the visa is language. You can’t go to the UK without
IELTS, So, have to prepare for IELTS and get a good score. In some professions the minimum
IELTS requirement is four bands, in other minimum requirement is six bands, and in specialized
occupations, a minimum requirement of IELTS is seven bands.
Finances are the third important thing to get a UK visa. You have to show the ability to survive in
The UK for at least three months. Minimum requirement of funds is 640 pounds per person.
Moreover, keep this thing in mind that you cannot just send CVs to any employer in the UK who has
a job opening, and you can fulfil the requirements. The UK has a list of registered employers, and
you can only send CVs you those employers mentioned in that list.
If the offer letter shows that your yearly income would increase from 13,000 Pounds than you get
50 points straight away. You have to secure as many points as you can. The more points you have, the more chances there will be to get a work permit in the UK.
Getting the UK to work visa is difficult. you can have to fulfil many requirements after securing a job in
The UK.
These visa details are for tier 2 (general work visa)