{"id":17479,"date":"2021-01-18T00:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarusapex.com\/how-can-a-ukrainian-apply-for-a-work-visa-to-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2021-01-18T00:58:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T00:58:00","slug":"how-can-a-ukrainian-apply-for-a-work-visa-to-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarusapex.com\/ru\/how-can-a-ukrainian-apply-for-a-work-visa-to-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How can a Ukrainian apply for a work visa to the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Ukrainians tend to work abroad<\/a> now to earn more money for their families. Some of them even migrate abroad to work and live in better conditions. Recently people from Ukraine started to pay attention to the vacancies in the UK because it is an opportunity to be realized and climb the career ladder. Foreign employers need new experienced and competent employees and are ready to hire qualified specialists from Ukraine and other countries.<\/p>\n

To apply for a work visa to the UK, you need to check first if your job position is on the in-demand list, otherwise, it will be pretty hard to get a work visa. Then you need to prove your language skills with a certificate. If everything is fine, then <\/strong>gather all necessary documents and<\/strong><\/span> apply for a visa at the official website gov.uk or go to an official visa center in Kyiv TLS Contact. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Which type of visa should I apply for?<\/h2>\n

To understand which type of visa you need to apply for, you need to go to the official British Council <\/strong>gov.uk<\/strong><\/a> and figure it out with the help of a simple and short questionnaire. You can also verify this information with your employer in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The unemployment rate in the country is declining annually – now it is 4.1%. And in terms of the number of residence permits issued among the EU countries, the UK is leading. The state issued 25.8% of the total number of residence permits in 2016. But keep in mind that the competition is very high.<\/p>\n

If you are a specialist with the required qualifications and skills, then you can count on more than a job. British employers are very meticulous and take into account many points when choosing a candidate: education, experience, personal achievements, recommendations, level of language proficiency, etc.<\/p>\n

It is would be great if your specialty falls into the list of professions that are in short supply. These are programmers, engineers, architects, scientists, doctors, ecologists, analysts, creative people, etc. If you are highly qualified, the most profitable way to get a job in the country is through the HSMP program (now a Tier 1 visa). Low-skilled employees in the field of agriculture, restaurant, and hotel business are also in demand.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you have to determine if your education is comparable with UK standards and if your professional experience and specialty will be in demand in the country. Visit the website of the state agency <\/strong>NARIC<\/strong><\/a> \u043a get all the information related to employment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What level of English language should I have?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll need to prove your proficiency in the English language when you apply unless you did this in a previous successful visa application. The level of English knowledge for a work visa is minimum B1 due to the CEFR scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You must prove you can read, write, speak, and understand English to at least level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)<\/a> scale.<\/p>\n

There are 2 types of tests. This is because different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability – UKVI and Life Skills<\/span>. The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for. Usually, the candidates who apply for a work visa (Tier 1 or Tier 2) are taking the UKVI tests.<\/p>\n

You can only take a SELT in Ukraine with one of the following providers:<\/p>\n