The UK Work Visa categories are for non-European migrants who want to work and live in the UK. Most of the work-based categories are part of the UK's Points-Based System (PBS) for immigration since 2008. Each category within the system has its purpose, criteria, and requirements. The PBS has been developed to help the UK to manage its migration program more effectively and attract the most talented workers.

 

•  High-value Migrants:

This category is for exceptionally talented applicants and highly skilled workers who wish to come and live in the UK without any job offer or sponsor. The following are considered as highly valued migrants: innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, highly skilled individuals, and post-graduates in the UK. Some of the categories that fall under this are Global Talent Visa, Innovator Visa, Entrepreneur Visa, and Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP).

 

•   Work Permit for skilled Workers:

Applicants with a skilled job offer in the UK, e.g. doctors, engineers, management consultants, social workers, accountants, etc. Prospective employers of these applicants should be willing to sponsor them. Categories like Skilled Worker Visa (replacing Tier 2 General-, Tier 2 (Minister of religion), Tier 2 (Sportsperson)and Tier 2 (Intra-company transfer), fall under this heading.