The UK Home Office made some significant changes to the UK immigration rules for entrepreneurs and professionals, seeking opportunities to start their business/career in the UK.
One very popular business immigration route in the UK was the ‘Representative of an Overseas Business visa’ (also called as UK Sole Representative visa) which unfortunately closed down on 11th April, 2022.

Instead, the Home Office launched a few new visas, amended some existing ones, and introduced a special category called the ‘Global Business Mobility’ with 5 visa routes under it. These pathways cater to business owners in the UK, overseas firms, and skilled professionals. The ‘Graduate Trainee visa’ is for overseas workers undertaking temporary work assignments in the UK.

The employee must be on a graduate training course leading to a senior management or specialist position and is required to do a work placement in the UK.

Get in touch with The SmartMove2UK – Immigration Law Firm – to know about these visa routes in detail. As a UK Graduate Trainee visa consultant in India, we accurately guide clients to set up their presence in the UK and assist them through the UK Graduate Trainee visa application process.

– What is the UK Graduate Trainee visa?
– What are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Graduate Trainee visa?
– What are the salary requirements for a Graduate Trainee visa?
– What is the English language requirement for a Graduate Trainee visa?
– How can I get a Certificate of Sponsorship?
– What documents will I need to apply for a Graduate Trainee visa?
– How to apply for a Graduate Trainee visa?
– How long can I stay in the UK on a Graduate Trainee visa?
– What is ‘Long Residence’?
– How can I extend my Graduate Trainee visa?
– How can I switch to a Graduate Trainee visa from my current visa?
– How much is the cost of a UK Graduate Trainee visa?
– How long does it take to get a decision on the Graduate Trainee visa application?
– What is permitted/not permitted in the Graduate Trainee visa?
– How can The SmartMove2UK be of help for your UK graduate trainee visa application?
– FAQ’s on UK Graduate Trainee visa

The eligibility criteria for a UK Graduate Trainee visa application are listed below:

• The applicant must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from an eligible UK employer.
• The applicant must have worked for the overseas employer for a period of 3 months, immediately before they apply for this visa.
• The applicant must do a job that is on the list of eligible occupations.
• The applicant must be paid the minimum eligible salary required for that particular job role.

The eligibility for a UK Graduate Trainee visa is listed below:

• Have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer,
• Have worked for their employer outside the UK,
• Do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations,
• Be paid the minimum eligible salary required for that particular job role.

The UK Graduate Trainee visa salary requirements are as follows:

• The applicant must be paid at least £23,100 or 70% of the ‘going rate’ for that particular job role – whichever is higher.
• Each occupation code has its own annual going rate.

A Graduate Trainee visa applicant does not need to satisfy the English language requirement.

• The UK-based employer – also known as a ‘Sponsor’ – will provide the applicant with a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ stating all the information regarding the applicant’s job role in the UK.
• A Certificate of Sponsorship is an e-Certificate – an electronic record and not a paper document.
• The applicant will need the reference number from the Certificate of Sponsorship to apply for the visa.
• The applicant is required to apply for the visa within 3 months of getting the Certificate of Sponsorship.

Documents required for a UK Graduate Trainee visa are listed below:

• A Certificate of Sponsorship reference number – given by the UK-based employer.
• A valid passport to prove identity. The passport must have a blank page.
• Job title and annual salary.
• Job’s occupation code.
• Name of the employer and their Sponsor Licence number – this is mentioned on the Certificate of Sponsorship.
• Evidence that the applicant has enough personal savings to support their stay in the UK. For example, bank statements.
• Proof of relationship – partner or children (if they are applying along as dependants).
• Tuberculosis test results (if required).

The applicant must apply for a UK Graduate Trainee visa online.
The applicant can also include a partner and children (under 18 years) in the application to stay in the UK if they are eligible.

The SmartMove2UK’s business immigration lawyers are well-versed to assist overseas firms to expand to one of the biggest international markets, which is, the United Kingdom.

Be it a small business or a large multinational company in any sector, even a niche category firm, we have achieved positive results for many business owners around the globe.
We have been assisting clients from all over the world and our clientele is spread across 26+ countries, with 1,000 success stories.

The SmartMove2UK is a UK immigration law firm, established in 2009. As a UK Graduate Trainee visa consultant in India, our firm has a team of UK immigration solicitors and experts.

Our UK-qualified solicitors have the expertise of over 2 decades in providing Legal Advice for all UK immigration-related assistance.

We also offer Full Representation service and Filing Appeals for Refused applications.

Our law firm was announced as the winner of the IAE Corporate Immigration Law (India) award, in 2016.

• We are recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as a Corporate Immigration Firm in 2016.
• We take pride in being members of prominent institutions like The Law Society and Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.

Our offices are located in India – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru.
You can get in touch with our UK immigration lawyer to book a consultation!

In this video. Mr. Hemang Laaher – Lawyer and Partner in The SmartMove2UK, explains ‘What is Global Mobility Business Visa’ & ‘Existing Visa Routes’.