Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Religious Worker) VisasYou can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Religious Worker) visa if:you want to do religious work, such as preaching or working in a religious orderyou’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerlandyou meet the other eligibility requirementsIf you are unsure of your position or would like to ensure that your application is handled by a knowledgeable specialist, get in touch with one of our friendly team members now on 0203 384 4389 to find out exactly how we can assist you to get it right first time round, saving you time, money and the heartache of being refused. 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ExtensionSpouse VisaTier 1 EntrepreneurTier 1 Investor VisaUK Work VisaVisit VisaOtherBy making this enquiry I am requesting UK Immigration Solicitors to use my data to handle my enquiry and keep me informed of relevant updates in accordance with your privacy policy and collective terms of businessI am looking for legal assistance withUpload Files Drop files here or Further InformationSponsorship You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the UK to work.The work you do in the UK must relate to your sponsor organisation’s work.How long it will take The earliest you can apply for a visa is 3 months before the date you’re due to start work. This date is on your certificate of sponsorship.You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.How long you can stay You’ll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, or up to 28 days more than the time on your certificate of sponsorship. You may be sponsored for a shorter period.You can enter the UK up to 14 days before the start date of your job.What you can and can't do You can:study – for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificatework for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorshipdo a second job in the same sector at the same level as your main job for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main jobdo a job on the Tier 2 shortage occupation list for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main jobbring family members with youYou can’t get public funds.Eligibility You must have both of the following:a certificate of sponsorship reference number from your UK sponsor£945 in savings – to prove you can support yourself (you must have had it in your bank account for 90 days before you apply)You won’t need £945 in savings if your fully approved (‘A-rated’) sponsor has stated on your certificate of sponsorship that they’ll certify your maintenance and that you won’t claim benefits during your stay.Certificate of sponsorshipA certificate of sponsorship is a unique reference number that holds information about the job you’ll do and your personal details. It’s not an actual certificate or paper document.Your sponsor will give you the certificate of sponsorship.Your sponsor must also give you the information they used on your certificate about your job, for example your working hours.Your sponsor must be recognised by the UK government to issue certificates of sponsorship.Your certificate of sponsorship is valid for 3 months from the date it is assigned to you.Multiple entryYour sponsor can give you a multiple entry certificate of sponsorship so you can leave and return to the UK.Documents you must provide When you apply you’ll need to provide:a current passport or other valid travel identificationbank statements showing you’ve had at least £945 in savings continuously for 90 days before you apply – this is to prove you can support yourself and you must have had this in your bank account for 90 days before you applyyour tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the testYou need a page in your passport that’s blank on both sides for your visa.You won’t need £945 in savings if your fully approved (‘A-rated’) sponsor has stated on your certificate of sponsorship that they’ll certify your maintenance and that you won’t claim benefits during your stay.You’ll need to provide a certified translation of any documents that aren’t in English or Welsh.You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.Extend your visa You can apply to extend your Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Religious Worker) visa.You should apply before your current visa expires.EligibilityYou must continue to meet the eligibility rules.You must apply again if you want to change your job within the same organisation or move to a new organisation.How long you can stayYou can apply to take your stay in the UK up to a maximum of 24 months, or the time on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days – whichever is shorter.How long it takesA decision will be made:within 8 weeks for online and postal applicationsusually on the same day if you use the premium serviceYou’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example because:your supporting documents need to be verifiedyou need to attend an interviewof your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.Switch to this visa You can apply to change (‘switch’) from another visa to a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa.You should apply before your current visa expires.EligibilityYou must already be in the UK as a:studentstudent nursestudent re-sitting an examinationstudent writing up a thesisTier 4 (General) visa holderpostgraduate doctor or dentistTier 2 (General) migrant working as a post-doctoral researcherYou must meet all of the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa’s eligibility requirements.You can’t switch to this visa if you’ve already had a visa under one of the following categories:Tier 1 (Post Study Worker)Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland SchemeInternational Graduates SchemeScience and Engineering Graduate SchemeHow long you can stayYou can stay in the UK for one year on a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa.How long it takesA decision will be made on your application within 8 weeks.You’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, eg:if your supporting documents need to be verifiedif you need to attend an interviewbecause of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.Family Members Your family members (‘dependants’) must apply to join or remain with you in the UK if they’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.A dependant is any of the following:your partneryour child aged under 18 years oldyour child aged 18 or older if they’re already in the UK as dependantsThey’ll have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of their application. Check how much they’ll have to pay before they apply.They must complete their visa application by 5 July if they’ve already paid the immigration health surcharge or they might have to pay it twice. They’ll get a refund for their first payment.SavingsYou must show that your dependants can be supported while they’re in the UK.Each dependant must have £630 available to them whether they apply with you or separately. This is in addition to the £945 you must have to support yourself.You must have proof you have the money, and that it’s been in your bank account or your dependant’s bank account for at least 90 days before you or they apply.Example:You must have £2,205 if you want to bring your partner and 1 child with you to the UK (£945 to support yourself + £630 for your partner + £630 for your child).Children born while you’re in the UKIf you have children while you’re in the UK, you can apply for permission for them to stay.You must do this if you want to travel in and out of the UK with them.When you apply, send a full UK birth certificate for each child showing the names of both parents.Call Us Now To Discuss Your Needs on0203 384 4389Call Us Now