Do Expansion Worker Visa Holders Require English Language Test?

There is no English language requirement for the UK Expansion Worker route. However, Skilled Workers will need to show that they meet the English language requirement for the CEFR Level B1 in all four components: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

What Is UK Expansion Worker Visa?

This global business mobility visa allows non-UK senior managers to work in the UK as a UK Expansion Worker in a position for which they have been sponsored, as specified in their sponsorship certificate. This visa also allows its holders to study and volunteer in the UK.

With this visa, you can establish a branch of an international company that has yet to start doing business in the UK. You must hold senior management or specialist position with a foreign company in order to qualify for this visa.

If your partner and dependent children meet the necessary criteria, they may join you in the UK, as well.

Benefits of UK Expansion Worker Visa

With a UK Expansion Worker visa, you’re allowed to:

• Work for your sponsor for the job that is listed on your sponsorship study certificate
• Bring your spouse and children with you as your “dependents”
• Engage in volunteer work
• Travel in and out of the UK

But access to the UK Expansion Worker Visa doesn’t grant you the following:

• Application for the State Pension or other benefits such as public funds
• Changing jobs  – unless you update your visa accordingly
• Simultaneously work in another job
• The right to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK

Eligibility and Requirements for UK Expansion Worker Visa

In order to qualify for a UK Expansion Worker visa, you’re required to:

• own a current sponsorship certificate from your employer
• have worked for that company at least 12 months before arriving in the UK
• have a profession that is listed among the qualifying professions
• receive the minimum salary that is required for the position

Contact our Immigration Advisers

For expert advice and assistance in relation to applying for or managing a sponsor licence in either the UK Expansion Worker or Skilled Worker route, please contact our immigration barristers in London on 0208 536 5521 or via the enquiry form.

Disclaimer:

The information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Adivis and authors accept no responsibility for loss that may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in this blog. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Adivis. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Adivis.

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