Skilled Worker Visa

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General

The society allows Skilled Worker, Spousal or dependent applications but they must meet the following criteria:

  • Must not be lending into or in retirement
  • Applicants must have been residing in the UK for a minimum of 12 months at time of application.
  • Applicants must have an active credit file and have held a UK bank account for 3 months minimum.
  • There must be a minimum of 12 months remaining on their current visa at time of application and a minimum of 6 months at time of offer.

     -  If the applicant is applying for a visa extension proof must be provided.
     - Where there’s less than 6 months remaining at time of offer, a condition must be added and the society must see sight of either an VISA extension request or a new VISA prior to release of funds.
  • There must be no restriction on how long they can remain the UK
  • They must be able to provide a share code.
  • Where an element of the deposit is gifted, this cannot exceed 50% of the total deposit required.
    - The deposit must be in a UK bank account at time of application
  • If the applicant that holds the Visa is self-employed they must have a minimum of 2 years accounts, no exception will be made.
  • Where the application is a sole application, a minimum income of £30,000 must be evidence
  • Where the application is joint the VISA applicant must either earn £30,000 minimum OR not be the higher income earner on the application.
  • Can only be on a capital and repayment basis.
  • Where the application is for a Spousal or Dependant Visa, this must be a joint application with the person who is linked to their visa status I.E spouse/partner.
  • Where the application is for a skilled worker, they must work in a field that is acceptable to the society: Accountancy, Education, Engineering, Healthcare (not private health care), Finance & Banking, IT, Legal, Marketing Professionals, Science Research & Development, Energy Sector Construction Industry Professionals (Not Trades) e.g. Architects.
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