UK Work Immigration
Leave to Remain — Skilled Worker Extension
Extend or Switch Your Skilled Worker Visa with Professional Immigration Support
Legate Hub Immigration supports Skilled Worker visa holders and sponsoring employers with extensions, employer switching, sponsor compliance and lawful residence continuity in the United Kingdom.
Skilled Worker Immigration Support
- Skilled Worker visa extensions
- Employer switching applications
- Certificate of Sponsorship guidance
- Sponsor compliance reviews
- Home Office application management
- Settlement pathway planning
What is a Skilled Worker Extension?
The Skilled Worker Extension route allows eligible visa holders to continue lawful employment and residence in the United Kingdom.
Skilled Worker visa holders may extend their stay with an existing sponsor or switch employers where a new licensed sponsor issues a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.
Applicants must continue meeting salary thresholds, sponsorship requirements and immigration compliance obligations.
Legate Hub provides professional immigration assistance including sponsor coordination, eligibility reviews, application preparation and Home Office submissions.
Our Skilled Worker Immigration Services
Skilled Worker Extensions
Full legal support for extending Skilled Worker leave within the United Kingdom.
Sponsor Compliance Support
Guidance for sponsoring employers regarding Sponsor Licence duties and Home Office compliance.
Employer Switching Applications
Professional assistance for Skilled Worker visa holders changing sponsors or employment roles.
Settlement Planning
Ongoing immigration advice toward future extensions and Indefinite Leave to Remain eligibility.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Valid Skilled Worker immigration permission
- Licensed UK sponsor with valid CoS
- Salary threshold requirements satisfied
- Eligible sponsored occupation role
- Compliance with immigration conditions
- English language requirement satisfied
Application Process & Timelines
Legate Hub manages every stage of the Skilled Worker extension process, ensuring sponsor compliance and supporting evidence are professionally prepared and submitted.
| Service | Typical Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| In-Country Extension / Switch | Approximately 8 weeks after submission |
| Priority Service | Approximately 5 working days |
| Outside UK Entry Clearance | Approximately 3 weeks after biometrics |
Processing times may vary depending on sponsor compliance checks, case complexity and Home Office workload.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch employers on a Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Skilled Worker visa holders may switch employers if the new employer holds a valid Sponsor Licence and issues a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Do I need a new Certificate of Sponsorship?
Yes. Applicants normally require a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from the sponsoring employer before submitting the extension or switching application.
Can this route lead to settlement?
Depending on continuous lawful residence and eligibility requirements, Skilled Worker visa holders may later qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Need Help With a Skilled Worker Extension?
Legate Hub provides professional immigration support for Skilled Worker extensions, sponsor compliance and employment-based immigration pathways across the United Kingdom.
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