Skilled Worker Visa Solicitor Manchester | Points-Based Immigration
🏢 Manchester's Skilled Worker Visa Specialists
Need expert help with your UK work visa? Our experienced Skilled Worker Visa solicitors in Manchester specialise in points-based immigration applications, serving professionals in Manchester, Levenshulme, and Longsight with comprehensive work visa legal support.
As leading Skilled Worker Visa solicitors in Manchester, MCR Solicitors provides expert legal assistance for the UK's main work visa route. Our points-based immigration lawyers understand the complex requirements for Skilled Worker Visas and help skilled professionals secure employment-based immigration to the UK.
Conveniently located in Manchester with excellent access from Levenshulme and Longsight, our immigration lawyers have successfully helped hundreds of skilled workers obtain UK work visas and progress to permanent settlement.
💼 Skilled Worker Visa Key Facts
- Duration: Up to 5 years (depends on job offer)
- Points required: 70 points minimum
- Job offer required: From licensed sponsor
- Settlement route: ILR after 5 years continuous residence
Call our Skilled Worker Visa solicitors in Manchester on 0161 466 1280 for expert work visa advice. Free consultation for skilled professionals.
What is the Skilled Worker Visa?
The Skilled Worker Visa replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa in December 2020. Our Manchester points-based immigration lawyers explain the key features:
- Points-based system - Must score 70+ points to qualify
- Sponsored employment - Need job offer from licensed UK sponsor
- Skilled occupation - Job must be at RQF Level 3 or above
- English language - Demonstrate English proficiency
- Financial requirements - Maintenance funds or sponsor support
- Settlement pathway - Apply for ILR after 5 years
Skilled Worker Visa Points System - Manchester Solicitors
Our Skilled Worker Visa solicitors in Manchester help you understand and meet the points requirements:
📊 Mandatory Points (50 points required)
- Job offer from licensed sponsor - 20 points (essential)
- Job at appropriate skill level - 20 points (RQF Level 3+)
- English language proficiency - 10 points (B1 level minimum)
💰 Salary Points (20+ points required)
Choose ONE salary option to get required points:
- £26,200+ per year - 20 points
- Going rate for occupation - 20 points
- £23,040-£26,199 - 0 points (but can get tradeable points)
🔄 Tradeable Points (Optional - if salary below £26,200)
- PhD relevant to job - 10 points
- PhD in STEM subject - 20 points
- Job in shortage occupation - 20 points
- New entrant - 20 points (under 26, PhD graduate, etc.)
Skilled Worker Visa Requirements - Manchester Immigration Lawyers
Our Manchester Skilled Worker Visa specialists help clients meet these essential requirements:
👔 Employment Requirements
- Valid job offer - From Home Office licensed sponsor
- Certificate of Sponsorship - Sponsor must assign CoS
- Genuine job - Real position, not created for visa purposes
- Appropriate skill level - RQF Level 3 or higher
- Salary threshold - Meet minimum salary requirements
🎓 Qualification Requirements
- Relevant qualifications - Education/experience for the role
- Academic credentials - Degree certificates if required
- Professional qualifications - Industry-specific accreditations
- UK NARIC assessment - Foreign qualifications may need evaluation
💷 Financial Requirements
- Maintenance funds - £1,270 for 28 days (if sponsor doesn't certify)
- Immigration Health Surcharge - £624 per year of visa
- Sponsor certification - May cover maintenance requirements
- Dependants' funds - Additional funds for family members
Why Choose Our Skilled Worker Visa Solicitors in Manchester?
🏢 Professional Location Benefits
- Manchester business district - Close to major employers
- Easy Levenshulme access - 5 minutes to our office
- Longsight transport links - Direct bus and tram routes
- Corporate client meetings - Professional meeting facilities
- Extended hours - Evening consultations for professionals
📈 Our Work Visa Success Record
- 96% success rate for Skilled Worker Visa applications
- 500+ professionals helped with UK work visas
- Average 6-8 weeks processing with our professional applications
- Corporate partnerships - Working with major Manchester employers
Specialist Work Visa Expertise:
- Points-based immigration expertise - 8+ years Skilled Worker experience
- Corporate sponsorship knowledge - Understanding employer obligations
- Complex case handling - Refused applications, appeals, reviews
- Settlement pathway planning - Long-term UK residence strategy
- Multi-sector experience - IT, healthcare, engineering, finance
- Same-day urgent service - For time-sensitive job offers
Our Skilled Worker Visa Legal Services
Our Manchester work visa specialists provide comprehensive Skilled Worker Visa services:
🎯 Pre-Application Assessment
- Free eligibility check - 30-minute consultation
- Points calculation - Detailed scoring assessment
- Job offer evaluation - Sponsor licence verification
- Qualification assessment - UK equivalency checking
- Salary requirement analysis - Meeting threshold calculations
📋 Application Preparation
- Professional form completion - Online application system
- Supporting evidence compilation - Document checklist and review
- English language guidance - Test requirements and exemptions
- Financial documentation - Maintenance fund evidence
- Cover letter drafting - Legal submissions to strengthen case
👨💼 Corporate Support Services
- Employer guidance - Sponsor licence obligations
- CoS application support - Certificate of Sponsorship process
- Compliance advice - Ongoing sponsor duties
- Right to work checks - Employment verification guidance
- Staff immigration audits - Workforce compliance reviews
Skilled Worker Visa Application Process
⚡ Time-Sensitive Process Warning
CoS expires after 3 months - must apply before deadline. Contact our Manchester work visa solicitors immediately after receiving job offer.
📅 Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Secure job offer from licensed sponsor
Step 2: Employer assigns Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Step 3: Calculate points and gather evidence
Step 4: Complete online application with our legal support
Step 5: Attend biometric appointment
Step 6: Await decision (usually 3-8 weeks)
Step 7: Receive visa and plan UK relocation
Skilled Worker Visa Costs & Processing Times
Our Complete Work Visa Service: £850 + VAT
✅ Includes: Full application preparation, legal submissions, corporate coordination
⏰ Processing time: 3-8 weeks standard | Priority service available
🏛️ Home Office fees: £719-£1,423 (depending on length)
💊 Health surcharge: £624 per year of visa
🏥 Additional: Biometric fee £19.20 | English test (if required)
Common Skilled Worker Visa Challenges
Our Manchester immigration specialists help overcome these common issues:
❌ Points Calculation Errors
Challenge: Miscalculating points or missing tradeable points opportunities
Our Solution: Detailed points audit, maximizing available points, alternative qualification routes
💰 Salary Threshold Issues
Challenge: Job offer below required salary threshold
Our Solution: Tradeable points strategy, shortage occupation checking, new entrant applications
🎓 Qualification Recognition
Challenge: Foreign qualifications not recognized in UK
Our Solution: UK NARIC assessments, professional body recognition, experience-based applications
Skilled Worker Visa Extensions & Settlement
🔄 Long-Term Immigration Planning
- Visa extensions - Renew before expiry (up to 5 years total)
- Job changes - New sponsor requirements
- ILR eligibility - Apply after 5 years continuous residence
- British citizenship - After 1 year ILR (6 years total)
Book Your Work Visa Consultation
🏢 Visit Our Manchester Work Visa Specialists
Address: 5 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AB
From Levenshulme: 5-minute walk to our office
From Longsight: 8-minute journey by bus or tram
Professional consultations: Early morning and evening slots available
Serving Manchester's Professional Community:
Manchester City Centre | Levenshulme | Longsight | Rusholme | Fallowfield | Chorlton | Didsbury | Withington | Burnage | Stockport | Stretford | Old Trafford | Salford | Trafford Park
