Skilled Worker
The principal UK sponsored-work route for an eligible job with a Home Office-approved employer.
Sponsor
The applicant needs a qualifying job offer from an approved UK sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.
Role & salary
The occupation must be eligible and the applicable salary rules must be met. Exact thresholds depend on the role and current Immigration Rules.
English
The applicant normally needs to meet the English-language requirement as part of the route.
Settlement and citizenship
Skilled Worker can be a route to settlement after the qualifying residence period if the applicant meets the ILR requirements then in force. British citizenship can follow later if the separate naturalisation rules are satisfied.
Official sources
Official UK requirements are confirmed against current GOV.UK guidance for each engagement.
Check the facts before choosing the route.
Nationality, immigration history, family structure, English-language position, business/employment facts and intended long-term residence can materially change the answer.