Skilled Worker Visa Advice in London
A Skilled Worker Visa lets you work in the UK for an approved employer that holds a Sponsor Licence. PROVISAS in Putney, London. We help applicants and employers with Skilled Worker applications.
PROVISAS provides independent, regulated immigration advice and is not affiliated with the Home Office. Our fees cover professional advice and application support. Home Office fees and other disbursements are payable separately.
Our fee
£1,250 per applicant
We charge a fixed fee of £1,250 for our Skilled Worker Visa work. This does not include our fee for an initial consultation (£75) or disbursements such as the Home Office's application fee. See all fees. If you choose to instruct PROVISAS following your initial consultation, the £75 consultation fee will be deducted from your agreed package fee.
Who is this for?
- You have a job offer and Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor.
- You are switching, extending or applying from overseas on the Skilled Worker route.
- Your employer wants help coordinating your visa with their sponsorship duties.
What do we do?
- Check your Certificate of Sponsorship and role against the route requirements.
- Prepare your application and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with your sponsor where needed.
- Submit and support you through to a decision.
How does it work?
Book your £75 consultation
Bring your job offer or CoS details if you have them.
Check the role and documents
We review skill level, salary and evidence expectations for your case.
Prepare and submit
We complete the application once your CoS is ready.
Decision
You complete biometrics; we keep you updated.
How long does it take?
How long preparation takes depends mostly on how quickly you can gather your documents. We give you a clear checklist at the start and tell you what's still needed. The Home Office aims to decide many in-country applications within 8 weeks and out-of-country applications within 3 weeks.
Common questions
How much do we charge for a Skilled Worker Visa?
We charge £75 for a single consultation and £1,250 for a Skilled Worker package (per applicant). This is not inclusive of disbursements such as the Home Office's fees. Please refer to GOV.UK for up-to-date Home Office application fees.
If you choose to instruct PROVISAS following your initial consultation, the £75 consultation fee will be deducted from your agreed package fee.
Do I need a job offer first?
Yes. You need a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer before you can apply. We cannot assist individuals with finding a job offer or sponsor.
How long does a Skilled Worker decision take?
The Home Office aims to decide many applications made from inside the UK within about 8 weeks, and from outside the UK within about 3 weeks. Health and Care Worker applications are often faster. Check GOV.UK processing times.
Can my family come with me?
Dependants may be able to apply in line with Skilled Worker rules. Eligibility and fees depend on your situation – check GOV.UK and ask us at consultation.
Can you help my employer get a Sponsor Licence?
Yes. We also provide services for employers seeking a Sponsor Licence. See our Sponsor Licence page. Many employers need a licence before they can issue a CoS.
Official sources
Where we mention Home Office rules or timescales, check the latest guidance on GOV.UK: