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UK Skilled Worker decision planning begins with sponsor and role checks

Sponsor status, occupation code, salary and application location should be checked before relying on a headline decision time.

What this signal means.

Skilled Worker applicants need a valid sponsor, eligible role, qualifying salary and complete evidence. Published processing guidance differs for applications made inside and outside the UK.

Profiles most likely to be affected.

  • New sponsored workers
  • Applicants changing employers
  • Families adding dependants

What to do before the next decision.

  1. 01

    Verify sponsor and occupation code

  2. 02

    Check salary evidence

  3. 03

    Use the official processing-time service

Keep monitoring United Kingdom.

Confirm sponsor status, occupation code, salary evidence and route-specific processing guidance before filing.
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