Skilled Worker Dependant Visa
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- Written by: Wembley Solicitors
UK Skilled Worker visa holders can bring their partners and children ('dependants') to the UK on a PBS dependant visa if they meet the eligibility requirements.
In other words, if you have a UK Skilled Worker visa, your family members (partner and children) can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’.
As PBS Dependants, your family members need to complete separate applications and if their applications are successful, their visa will end on the same date as yours.
To get legal advice and help with any type of UK Skilled Worker dependant visa application, get in touch with our highly experienced UK immigration solicitor today.
Table of Contents
- What is the Skilled Worker Visa?
- Requirements for a skilled worker dependant visa
- Documents required for PBS dependant visa application
- PBS dependant visa extension
- PBS dependant visa processing time
- How much does a Skilled Worker dependant visa cost?
- Solicitors for Skilled Worker dependant visa application
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Need Legal Advice & Assistance?
What is the Skilled Worker Visa?
The Skilled Worker visa, formerly known as “Tier 2 (General) Work visa” gives permission to overseas workers to work in the UK with an approved employer.
UK Skilled Worker visa is a long-term work visa and route to the settlement which means you can apply for ILR as a skilled worker after a qualifying period of five years.
The Skilled Worker route is for employers to recruit highly skilled workers from around the world to work in the UK in a specific job. Employers will need a sponsorship licence from the Home Office to hire skilled employees from outside the UK.
Requirements for a skilled worker dependant visa
The dependant must be able to meet the following requirements of a skilled worker dependant visa:
- You and your partner both must be 18 or over;
- You need to prove that your relationship with the main applicant;
- You need to prove that you have enough to support yourself in the UK;
Documents required for PBS dependant visa application
When you apply as a dependant of a UK Skilled Worker visa holder, you’ll need to provide the following documents in support of your UK dependant visa application:
- Your valid current passport;
- Evidence that you have enough to support yourself in the UK without seeking public funds;
- Evidence of the relationship to the main applicant;
- Birth certificate for children under the age of 18;
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a listed country;
- Criminal record certificate (if you’re working in certain jobs)
You may need to provide additional supporting documents depending on your circumstances.
Book an appointment with our immigration solicitor in London for your Skilled Worker dependant visa eligibility assessment and to get a comprehensive UK Dependant visa document checklist.
PBS dependant visa extension
As a PBS dependant, your partner or child can apply for the extension of their dependant visa from inside the UK at the same time as you apply to extend your own Skilled Worker visa. They can apply at any time before their current visa expires.
This includes children who have turned 18 during your stay.
PBS dependant visa processing time
UK PBS dependant visa applications usually take 3 weeks, once you’ve applied online, proved your identity, and submitted all the supporting documents.
Visa application using super priority service
You may be eligible to apply for a visa using the "Super Priority Service" to get a faster decision by the end of the next working day (within 24 hours). You'll need to pay the "Super Priority Service" fee in addition to the visa application fee.
Visa application using priority service
You can choose the "Priority Service" when you apply for a visa to get a faster decision within 5 working days. You'll need to pay the "Priority Service" fee in addition to the visa application fee.
How much does a Skilled Worker dependant visa cost?
The cost of a UK visa application varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for, your location and the type of service such as 'standard service', or 'priority service'.
Please note that these fees are subject to change, and you should always check the most up-to-date information on the UK government's official website before applying for a visa.
Solicitors for Skilled Worker dependant visa application
Our team of the best immigration solicitors in London will be able to assist you with skilled worker dependant visa applications.
Immigration solicitors at Wembley Solicitors will:
- Provide detailed immigration advice.
- Assess your circumstances and eligibility for a UK visa application.
- Explain the entire UK visa application process.
- Give you a completed checklist of documents according to the type of visa application and your circumstances.
- Check all the supporting documents to ensure that they are sufficient and in the correct format.
- Fill out the complete application form and prepare detailed representations/cover letter for the Home Office UKVI about the Immigration Rules.
- Book an appointment for you to enrol your biometrics.
- Upload all the supporting documents.
- Liaise with the Home Office UKVI throughout the process until we receive the decision.
- Keep you updated with every stage of your visa or immigration application.
Contact our immigration solicitors in Wembley, London on 020 3417 3700 or fill in the enquiry form for immediate legal advice & assistance with your UK visa application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only direct family members (partner and children) can apply for PBS dependant visa. A dependant partner or child is any of the following:
- husband
- wife
- civil partner
- unmarried partner
- child under 18 - including if they were born in the UK during your stay
- your child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as your dependant
Skilled Worker dependent visa holders can study and work full-time in the UK. There are few restrictions on employment as a professional sportsperson or a Doctor/Dentist in training.
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