The Scale-up route is a new UK sponsored work visa which opened for applications on 22 August 2022. The aim of the Scale-up visa is to make it easier and quicker for UK businesses to recruit highly skilled individuals from a worldwide market to help facilitate rapid growth in their company.
Similar to the Skilled Worker Visa, the new route is a points based route that enables eligible companies with a sponsor licence to recruit individuals from overseas for specific roles in their business. But is the new Scale-up Visa a better option than the Skilled Worker Visa for employers?
Immigration specialist Gurjit Pall hosted a short webinar in Q&A where he explored the requirements of the Scale-up visa and compare it to those of the Skilled Worker visa.
This webinar covered:
- What is the Scale-up route and who is this visa for?
- UK Scale-up company Requirements:
- Sponsorship
- Skill level requirement
- Salary requirement
- Recruitment processes
- Candidate eligibility criteria:
- English language requirement
- Financial requirement
- Conditions and length of this visa route
- Comparison with Skilled Worker Visa
- Process, timeframes and costs
If you have questions or concerns about Visa routes for employees or candidates please Gurjit or Louise on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 2 November 2022. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
