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  1. What is the Expansion Worker Visa?
  2. Can you Self-Sponsor yourself under the UK Expansion Worker Visa?
  3. Can you switch from a UK Expansion worker to a Skilled Worker Visa?
  4. Can the Expansion worker visa type lead to settlement in the UK?
  5. What are the Expansion Worker visa requirements?
  6. Can the Expansion worker visa type lead to settlement in the UK?
  7. What are the Expansion Worker visa requirements?
  8. How much does an Expansion Worker Visa application cost?
  9. What categories can you switch in to from UK Global Business Mobility : Expansion Worker Route?
  10. How much does an Expansion Worker Visa application cost?
  11. How many workers can a UK Expansion Worker Licence sponsor?
  12. Who can be sponsored on the UK Expansion Worker Licence?
  13. How many workers can a UK Expansion Worker Licence sponsor?
  14. Who can be sponsored on the UK Expansion Worker Licence?
  15. What are the salary level requirements for the UK Expansion Worker route?
  16. What are the Skill-level requirements for the UK Expansion Worker licence?
  17. What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?
  18. What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?
  19. What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?
  20. What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?
  21. What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?
  22. What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?
  23. What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?
  24. What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?
  25. How long is the processing times for a UK Expansion Worker?
  26. How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

What is the Expansion Worker Visa?

The Expansion Worker (Self-sponsor) visa facilitates the entry of foreign workers into UK for the purpose of establishing a branch of an overseas business that has not yet to started trading within the UK. This visa is exclusively available to those who are currently employed by the organisation as a senior managerial or specialist employee.

Can you Self-Sponsor yourself under the UK Expansion Worker Visa?

Yes, you can. Step one is to establish a UK company, and then apply for a sponsor licence, which allows that company to sponsor an overseas worker on a Skilled Worker visa. That skilled worker will be you. So, you will be sponsoring yourself to come and work in your own company

Can you switch from a UK Expansion worker to a Skilled Worker Visa?

Yes, unless the applicant is in the UK as a visitor or a short-term student, as a Parent of a Child Student; or as a Seasonal Worker; or as a Domestic Worker.

Provided the company has secured a Skilled Sponsorship Licence and have an Authorising Officer that meets the Home Office requirements.

Can the Expansion worker visa type lead to settlement in the UK?

Unlike some other visas, the Global Business Mobility Visa; UK Expansion Worker Visa does not grant the right to settlement.

What are the Expansion Worker visa requirements?

To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa, applicant must meet the following requirements:
– have a valid sponsorship certificate from the employer;
– have worked overseas for their employer;
– be paid at least the minimum salary required for the job;
– do a job that is on the list of qualified jobs.

Can the Expansion worker visa type lead to settlement in the UK?

Unlike some other visas, the Global Business Mobility Visa; UK Expansion Worker Visa does not grant the right to settlement.

What are the Expansion Worker visa requirements?

To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa, applicant must meet the following requirements:
– have a valid sponsorship certificate from the employer;
– have worked overseas for their employer;
– be paid at least the minimum salary required for the job;
– do a job that is on the list of qualified jobs.

How much does an Expansion Worker Visa application cost?

Various fees are associated with submitting an application for a UK Expansion Worker visa. Where applicable, the applicant will need to have cash of at least £1,270, as well as £298 for the application cost and £624 for the annual immigration health surcharge subject to increase soon.

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What categories can you switch in to from UK Global Business Mobility : Expansion Worker Route?

The applicant may extend their stay if they have leave to remain in another immigration category by choosing the UK Expansion Worker option, unless they have or were granted permission as a visitor, short-term student, parent of a child student, seasonal worker, domestic worker in a private household, or otherwise are exempt from immigration laws.

How much does an Expansion Worker Visa application cost?

Various fees are associated with submitting an application for a UK Expansion Worker visa. Where applicable, the applicant will need to have cash of at least £1,270, as well as £298 for the application cost and £624 for the annual immigration health surcharge subject to increase soon.

How many workers can a UK Expansion Worker Licence sponsor?

Sponsors of UK Expansion Workers are permitted to sponsor as many employees as they actually require to launch their UK firm, up to a total of 5 employees at any given time. Licence holder must have the Home Office’s approval before sponsoring a UK Expansion Worker

Who can be sponsored on the UK Expansion Worker Licence?

The Licence holder must have the Home Office’s approval before sponsoring a UK Expansion Worker. Sponsors of UK Expansion Workers are only permitted to sponsor as many employees as they actually require to launch their UK firm, up to a total of 5 employees at any given time. To sponsor a UK Expansion Worker, an applicant will need to be authorised by the Home Office.

How many workers can a UK Expansion Worker Licence sponsor?

Sponsors of UK Expansion Workers are permitted to sponsor as many employees as they actually require to launch their UK firm, up to a total of 5 employees at any given time. Licence holder must have the Home Office’s approval before sponsoring a UK Expansion Worker

Who can be sponsored on the UK Expansion Worker Licence?

The Licence holder must have the Home Office’s approval before sponsoring a UK Expansion Worker. Sponsors of UK Expansion Workers are only permitted to sponsor as many employees as they actually require to launch their UK firm, up to a total of 5 employees at any given time. To sponsor a UK Expansion Worker, an applicant will need to be authorised by the Home Office.

What are the salary level requirements for the UK Expansion Worker route?

The standard salary criteria for the UK Expansion Worker route of the Global Business Mobility Visa is £45,800 per year.  Therefore, a Global Business Mobility – UK Expansion Worker visa applicant typically has to earn a salary of at least £45,800 annually.

What are the Skill-level requirements for the UK Expansion Worker licence?

Although a degree-level qualification is not a requirement, the work that the potential UK Expansion Worker will be conducting must be at the degree level. The Appendix Skilled Occupations of the Immigration Rules contains a list of eligible professions.

What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?

You can re-apply or request an Admin review of the application if you believe there was a technical mistake or an overlook by the Home Office.

What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The worker must have worked for the employer outside of the UK for at least 12 months, unless they are from Japan or Australia and work for a company that is expanding to the UK

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What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?

You can re-apply or request an Admin review of the application if you believe there was a technical mistake or an overlook by the Home Office.

What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The worker must have worked for the employer outside of the UK for at least 12 months, unless they are on a minimum salary of £73,900 per annum or they are from Japan or Australia and work for a company that is expanding to the UK.

What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?

You can re-apply or request an Admin review of the application if you believe there was a technical mistake or an overlook by the Home Office.

What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The worker must have worked for the employer outside of the UK for at least 12 months, unless they are on a minimum salary of £73,900 per annum or they are from Japan or Australia and work for a company that is expanding to the UK.

What happens if my UK Expansion Worker is refused?

You can re-apply or request an Admin review of the application if you believe there was a technical mistake or an overlook by the Home Office.

What are the minimum work requirements for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The worker must have worked for the employer outside of the UK for at least 12 months, unless they are on a minimum salary of £73,900 per annum or they are from Japan or Australia and work for a company that is expanding to the UK.

How long is the processing times for a UK Expansion Worker?

Each applicant family member will need to complete a separate application and pay the visa fee. They’ll also need to prove their identity and provide their documents. They’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks (outside the UK) or 8 weeks (inside the UK).

How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with a UK Expansion Worker Visa?

A UK Expansion worker is a sophisticated application as the main applicant applies as an Authorising officer and then eventually has to be sponsored under the same Licence. Our Lawyers can simplify the complex procedure by providing tailored immigration advice, secure a successful Licence and eventually a UK Expansion Worker Visa for you.

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