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This section deals with the people coming to the United Kingdom with a job offer to fill a gap that cannot be filled by a settled worker.
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Summary of Employer Requirements
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If an organisation wishes to offer employment to people from outside the EEA/ EU under the terms of Tier 2 then it must first:
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Register with the United Kingdom Border Agency and obtain a Sponsorship License;
Advertise the job in the United Kingdom in accordance with the terms of the Resident Labour Market Test; and
Issue a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship to an applicant it wishes to employ.
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If you are an employer and need assistance with obtaining a Tier 2 Sponsorship License then please contact us.
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Summary of Applicant Requirements
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In order to gain entry into the United Kingdom under the terms of Tier 2, an applicant must:
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Have an offer of employment from a Licensed Sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from that employer;
Satisfy the Maintenance Requirement for his or herself and each dependent;
Satisfy the English Language Requirement; and
Gain 70 points or more in a Points Test that reflects the above and other factors such as academic qualifications and prospective earnings.
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After a continuous period of residency in the United Kingdom for five years, the applicant will be eligible to apply for settlement as a permanent resident (also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain).
If you do not have a job offer and can be categorised as Highly Skilled then Tier 1 (General) for Highly Skilled Migrants may offer an appropriate route of entry to the United Kingdom.
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