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What is the UK Expansion Worker Visa?
- Under the Global Business Mobility routes, the Home Office has introduced a UK Expansion Worker visa.
- This visa is for overseas workers who are undertaking temporary work assignments in the UK.
- The worker must be either a senior manager or a specialist employee in that overseas company.
- The applicant must be assigned to the UK to undertake work that is related to expanding the overseas business in the UK.
- This route can only be used when the business has not yet begun trading in the UK. If the business is already trading in the UK, workers should apply for a ‘Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker visa’ instead.
- The main applicant can be accompanied by a partner/children (under 18 years) to the UK on this visa.
- The UK Expansion Worker visa does not permit settlement to Pathway to ILR in the UK
What are the benefits of a UK Expansion Worker visa
- No minimum investment.
- Can nominate up to 5 employees.
- No English Language requirement.
- Suited for SMEs & MSMEs
- Dependents can work full time*
- Access to education.
- Access to Healthcare.
- Eligible to apply for ILR in 6 years*
What Documents are needed for a UK Expansion Worker Visa?
The Documents required for a UK Expansion Worker visa are:
- 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 with the applicant).
- Tuberculosis test results (if required).
UK Expansion Worker Visa Application Detail
The applicant must apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa online.
Depending on the following circumstances, the applicant can apply from;
- Outside the UK to come to the UK.
- Inside the UK and extend the current visa.
- Inside the UK and switch from a different visa.
The applicant can include a partner and children (under 18 years) in the application to stay in the UK if they are eligible.
Although the application for the Expansion Worker Visa process may seem complicated, it may be completed easily thanks to UK Immigration Lawyers.
How can The Smartmove2UK help you in your UK Expansion Worker Visa application
For someone with a limited understanding of immigration, it can get pretty confusing while applying for any UK visa. Any errors could result in visa rejection, or even worse, a country ban in certain cases. It will be a smart decision to seek a professional’s help in such matters.
The SmartMove2UK will take care of:
- Incorporation (registration) of your business in the UK
- Apply for a Sponsor Licence (for Expansion Worker visa)
- Advise you on the complete list of documents as per UK Government requirements
- Verify the documents
- Complete the visa application form
- Complete the relevant appendix for financial suitability (where applicable)
- Prepare the application pack for submission to the relevant UK Government department
- Submit the application and make an appointment
- Follow up with High Commission once the application is submitted
- Respond to queries from the High Commission on your behalf
- Support on the interview (in an unlikely event if required)
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About The Smartmove2UK
The SmartMove2UK is a UK immigration law firm, established in 2009 having professional and experienced UK immigration solicitors and experts, including few, dedicated only for UK Expansion Worker visa applications.
Our law firm was announced as the winner of IAE Corporate Immigration Law (India) award, in 2016 is recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as a Corporate Immigration Firm from 2016 also we take pride in being the members of prominent institutions like, The Law Society and Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.
Our offices are located in India – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru have been assisting clients from all over the world and our clientele is spread across 26+ countries, with 1,000 of success stories.
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