UK Skilled Worker Visa Application & Document Checking Services
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- Written by: Muhammad Khalid Khokhar
Our immigration solicitors review your completed UK Skilled Worker visa application and documents before you submit it to UKVI, to avoid costly mistakes.
The application review costs a fixed fee of £600 + VAT and helps identify potential errors or missing evidence, improving your chances of a successful outcome.
We test your CoS, occupation code, salary and B2 English against the 2026 rules, because most Skilled Worker refusals carry no right of appeal.
- New applications, extensions, switches and changes of employer checked
- CoS details tested against your job, SOC code and going rate
- £41,700 general threshold and reduced-salary options checked
- B2 English evidence checked for applications made from 8 January 2026
For UK Skilled Worker visa application & document checking service, call Wembley Solicitors today at 020 3417 3700 or book an appointment online.
Table of Contents
- What do you check on a Skilled Worker application?
- Which Skilled Worker documents do you check?
- Which Skilled Worker requirements do you test?
- What mistakes do you find most often?
- How much does a Skilled Worker document check cost?
- How does the Skilled Worker visa application checking service work?
- How long does a Skilled Worker visa document check take?
- When should I book a Skilled Worker visa document check?
- Frequently asked questions
- Completed your Skilled Worker visa application?
What do you check on a Skilled Worker application?
A solicitor compares your CoS, form answers and documents, and advises you on anything that could lead to refusal.
- CoS job title, duties, start date and hours match the SOC code
- Salary meets both the general threshold and the occupation going rate
- Role is at RQF level 6, or falls within an eligible exception
- English test, degree or nationality exemption checked
- Maintenance funds or sponsor certification checked
- Criminal record certificate and TB test where required
Which Skilled Worker documents do you check?
We check the CoS and every supporting document the Home Office may ask for.
- Certificate of Sponsorship and job description
- Passport and current visa or eVisa share code
- English test certificate, or UK ENIC statement for an English-taught degree
- Bank statements for maintenance, unless your sponsor certifies it
- Criminal record certificate for education, health and social care roles
- TB certificate where required
- Payslips and P60 for extensions and switches
Which Skilled Worker requirements do you test?
We test each requirement your CoS and evidence must meet in 2026.
- Certificate of Sponsorship from a Home Office-licensed sponsor
- Job at RQF level 6 (graduate level) for most new applicants
- Salary of £41,700 or the going rate, whichever is higher, unless a reduced option applies
- English at B2 for new applications from 8 January 2026
- Maintenance funds unless certified by the sponsor
More detail: who is eligible, occupation codes and minimum salary.
What mistakes do you find most often?
The usual problem is a mismatch between the CoS and the real job, or a salary that clears £41,700 but misses the going rate.
- Wrong SOC code for the duties described
- Salary below the going rate for the occupation
- Allowances counted as salary when they do not qualify
- English evidence at the wrong level
- Gaps in employment or visa history unexplained
Most Skilled Worker refusals can only be challenged by administrative review, so getting it right before submission matters. See Skilled Worker visa refusal.
How much does a Skilled Worker document check cost?
Our Skilled Worker document check is a fixed £600 + VAT. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are paid separately; your employer pays the CoS fee and Immigration Skills Charge.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our document check | £600 + VAT |
| Visa fee, up to 3 years, outside UK | £819 |
| Visa fee, over 3 years, outside UK | £1,618 |
| Visa fee, up to 3 years, inside UK | £943 |
Full breakdown: Skilled Worker fees and costs.
How does the Skilled Worker visa application checking service work?
You complete the application yourself, a solicitor checks it, and you submit once every issue is fixed.
- Complete your online application on GOV.UK and save it as a draft, without paying or submitting.
- Book the application checking service online or call Wembley Solicitors on 020 3417 3700.
- Send us copies of your draft form, CoS details and supporting documents.
- A solicitor checks every answer and document against the Immigration Rules, including the salary, occupation code and English requirements.
- We go through the findings with you online, by phone or face to face, and explain how to fix each issue.
- Make the corrections, then submit on GOV.UK, pay the Home Office fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, and complete your identity check.
How long does a Skilled Worker visa document check take?
Most Skilled Worker visa document checks are completed within 1-3 working days of receiving all your documents.
- Standard: completed within 1-3 working days
- Same day: available depending on the complexity of your case, confirmed when you book
- One-off service, with no retainer or ongoing fees
When should I book a Skilled Worker visa document check?
Book as soon as you have your CoS details, ideally before your employer assigns the certificate.
- Errors on an assigned CoS often mean your sponsor has to assign a new one
- A CoS must be used within 3 months of being assigned
- If you're extending or switching, apply before your current visa expires
- A same-day appointment may be possible for urgent cases, depending on complexity
Frequently asked questions
A fixed £600 + VAT, with no hidden extras.
Yes, and it is the best time. Errors on an assigned CoS often mean the sponsor has to assign a new one.
Yes. We check switches from Student, Graduate and other routes, including whether a new-entrant salary rate applies. See switching to Skilled Worker.
B2 applies to new applications made from 8 January 2026. Many workers extending on the same route can rely on their earlier English evidence, and we confirm your position.
No, you submit it yourself. For full preparation, see our Skilled Worker application preparation service.
Completed your Skilled Worker visa application?
Call Wembley Solicitors on 020 3417 3700 for an expert review of your completed forms and supporting evidence before you submit them to UKVI.
Muhammad Khalid Khokhar
Solicitor & Director – Immigration, Commercial Lease & Family Law
Muhammad Khalid Khokhar is the Director of Wembley Solicitors and a qualified UK solicitor with extensive experience in immigration law, commercial lease disputes, and family law matters.
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