Skilled migration
United Kingdom
The UK is sponsorship-led. Almost every work route needs a licensed sponsor, a Certificate of Sponsorship and a salary at or above the threshold for the role.
At a glance
The essentials for United Kingdom
- Main routes
- Skilled Worker · Global Talent · Innovator Founder
- Settlement
- Usually five continuous qualifying years
- Typical timeline
- 3–8 months from offer to entry
- Sponsor must hold a valid licence for your occupation code
- Salary and skill-level thresholds are checked strictly
- Immigration Health Surcharge is payable up front for the full period
- Dependants' rights vary by route — check before you plan the family move
Routes
Main pathways we work with
- SW
Skilled Worker
Sponsored employment route with salary and skill thresholds and a settlement pathway.
- GT
Global Talent
For endorsed leaders and potential leaders in research, arts and digital technology.
- IF
Innovator Founder
For innovative, viable and scalable business ideas with endorsement.
- HPI
High Potential Individual
Unsponsored route for recent graduates of qualifying global universities.
Our process
How we help you into United Kingdom
Every engagement runs the same way, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.
Route selection
Sponsored, endorsed or unsponsored — decided by your profile, not by whichever is quickest to file.
Sponsor or endorsement
Verify sponsor licence status, occupation code and salary, or prepare the endorsement application.
Documentation
Qualifications, English, maintenance funds and TB certification where required.
Application and biometrics
Online application, priority options, biometrics and decision tracking.
After arrival
National Insurance, banking, GP registration and the five-year settlement calendar.
Let's map your pathway — and the money behind it
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.