The scale-up worker visa is for migrant workers who have been offered employment with a fast-growing UK business (the ‘scale-up’ business). The UK employer must hold a valid scale-up worker sponsor licence.
The main requirements to be met are as follows:
- You must have a job offer to do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations.
- Your employer must be an eligible fast-growing business (sometimes called a ‘scale-up business’).
- You must have a confirmed job offer to work for the scale-up business for at least 6 months. You must have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK.
- You must be paid the minimum income threshold for the scale-up worker route is or the ‘going rate’ for the SOC, whichever is higher.
- You meet the English language requirement.
How long is the visa granted for?
Can I bring my family?
Does this route lead to settlement?
"The Hudson McKenzie team can offer bespoke training to your HR staff to ensure the organisation remains compliant with their duties as a sponsor licence holder."
