Yes. You must be sponsored by a UK employer that holds a valid Home Office sponsor licence.
For most roles, at least £41,700 per year or the “going rate” for your job. Some health and care roles, or jobs on the shortage list, have lower thresholds.
Yes. After five years on a Skilled Worker visa, you can normally apply for settlement if you still meet the requirements.
From April 2024, the minimum is £29,000 per year for new applicants. If you are sponsoring children, additional income requirements apply. Extensions under the pre-April 2024 rules follow the previous thresholds.
Most applicants must pass a basic English test, unless exempt because of age, disability, or nationality.
The visa is usually granted for two years and six months, renewable. After five years, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Yes.. Most applicants aged 18–64 must:
From April 2024, the minimum is £29,000 per year for new applicants. If you are sponsoring children, additional income requirements apply. Extensions under the pre-April 2024 rules follow the previous thresholds.
If you fear persecution in your home country, the UK asylum process may offer you safety and stability. At Accordia LLP, we guide you through the process with clarity and care — from your first screening interview to a decision or appeal. Our aim is to make sure you understand every step so you can focus on rebuilding your life..
Becoming a citizen is a proud milestone and the final step in your immigration journey. At Accordia LLP, we help you check your eligibility, prepare your application with care, and guide you through the Life in the UK test and citizenship ceremony – so you can feel confident every step of the way.
• If you are not married to a British citizen: after 5 years’ residence in the UK and at least 12 months holding ILR.
• If you are married to (or in a civil partnership with) a British citizen: after 3 years’ residence in the UK, and you can apply as soon as you obtain ILR (no 12-month waiting period).
Yes. You need to show knowledge of English and pass the Life in the UK test, unless you are exempt.
Yes. If successful, you attend a ceremony to receive your certificate of citizenship.
No. The Tier 1 Investor visa was permanently closed in 2022. There is no route for passive investment.
It is for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas endorsed by an approved body. It provides an initial 3-year visa, with a route to settlement if the business meets growth and success criteria.
Yes. Depending on your plans, you may set up a UK company and apply for a Sponsor Licence. This would allow you to transfer yourself or other key staff under the Skilled Worker visa system.
It depends on your business model, funding, and goals. We review your situation and recommend the best pathway to establish or expand in the UK.
The UK closed its Investor visa in 2022, so there is no longer a passive investment route based on property or government bonds. Today, entrepreneurs and investors can explore other options depending on their business plans. The main route is the Innovator Founder visa, designed for people with innovative and scalable business ideas endorsed by an official endorsing body.
For some businesses, setting up a UK company and applying for a Sponsor Licence may provide a practical alternative. This allows the business to transfer key staff or recruit international talent under the Skilled Worker route. We assess your objectives and guide you to the most suitable pathway, whether that is Innovator Founder or a company formation plus Sponsor Licence strategy.
More often than not, the difference between a successful and a refused application lies in the details. Having an experienced lawyer review your documents can make all the difference. Our review service puts your application in the hands of a qualified professional who will carefully check your forms, documents, and evidence so you can submit with the confidence that everything is in order.
Our specialist team will check your forms, documents, and evidence against the latest Home Office requirements and applicable regulations.
No. After reviewing your documentation, we will provide a report with observations wand suggested improvements. You then submit the application yourself once the changes have been made.
No. Only certain categories, such as asylum, family, or human-rights cases, carry a full appeal right. Other refusals may be challenged by administrative review or judicial review.
Usually 14 days if you are inside the UK, or 28 days if you are outside.
A refusal does not always mean the end of your case. At Accordia LLP, we assess whether you have a right of appeal, explain your options clearly, and connect you with trusted advocates to represent you if needed. We stay by your side throughout the process.