5-year ILR pathway
Skilled Worker + Graduate + Global Talent routes lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years.
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UK Skilled Worker desk from Pune, updated for 2026
Overview
Everything you need to know about United Kingdom immigration in 2026
The UK Points-Based Immigration System is the cleanest of all Anglosphere systems and Mark Consultant runs one of Pune's most experienced UK desks. From Skilled Worker filings against the new £38,700 salary threshold to Global Talent endorsements, Innovator Founder plans and Student visas backed by CAS from UK universities — we handle every UKVI route end-to-end.
The UK Home Office overhauled skilled migration in April 2024, raising the Skilled Worker general salary threshold to £38,700 and abolishing the Shortage Occupation List. It was replaced by the Immigration Salary List (ISL) with narrower discounts and stricter oversight of care-sector sponsorship.
The Health and Care Worker visa remains open with its own salary rules (£29,000 baseline or going rate) and provides one of the most reliable settlement routes for Indian nurses, doctors, care assistants and senior carers.
The Graduate visa continues to grant 2-3 years of unsponsored work rights after UK study, and settlement (ILR) is available after 5 years of qualifying residence on Skilled Worker or Global Talent routes.
Why United Kingdom?
Global Talent
No salary threshold, no employer sponsorship — endorsement-based visa for exceptional talent.
Health & Care Worker
Lower salary threshold, exemption from IHS, faster processing.
Student → Graduate
2-year (bachelor's/master's) or 3-year (PhD) open work permit after UK study.
Innovator Founder
Business-visa route for founders with a scalable, innovative business idea and endorsement.
Family reunification
Dependant partner and children visas with clear work rights.
Visa categories
United Kingdom visa categories we file
Every category below is a full standalone service line with dedicated advisor, written scope and fixed fee. Click through for the complete 2026 guide.
Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker Visa
Sponsor-based UK work visa with ILR pathway
Read the guide →Health & Care
Health and Care Worker Visa
Reduced fees for nurses, doctors and social care workers
Read the guide →Student
UK Student Visa
Study at UK universities with 2-year Graduate visa outcome
Read the guide →Global Talent
Global Talent Visa
Endorsement-based visa for exceptional talent
Read the guide →Innovator Founder
Innovator Founder Visa
UK business visa for scalable innovative founders
Read the guide →Documents Required
Documents Required for UK
Complete document checklist for UK visas
Read the guide →Updated for 2026
United Kingdom in-demand & shortage occupation list
Sector-wise shortage occupations with official codes, indicative salaries and the visa route each one unlocks.
2026 policy desk
Latest United Kingdom immigration updates
Skilled Worker salary threshold £38,700
General threshold set in April 2024 and unchanged for 2026. New entrants and specific listed occupations qualify for reduced thresholds.
Immigration Salary List replaces SOL
The Immigration Salary List provides limited salary discounts for specific occupations. Care worker roles removed from ISL from March 2025.
Care sector sponsorship tightened
Overseas recruitment of new care workers restricted; existing UK-based care workers on Skilled Worker route continue.
Graduate visa reviewed but preserved
The MAC review of 2024 upheld the Graduate visa, keeping the 2-3 year post-study work permit intact.
eVisa rollout
UKVI transitioning fully to eVisas (digital status) from January 2025 — all migrants must move from BRP to eVisa.
Why Mark Consultant
Best visa & immigration consultants for United Kingdom in Pune
Since 2016, Mark Consultant — a brand of MCO Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd. — has been trusted by 12,000+ families for their United Kingdom migration. Rated 4.9★ on Google and JustDial.
- ✓OISC-informed processes and UK solicitor partnerships
- ✓Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) verification and sponsor licence audits
- ✓Global Talent endorsement drafting for Tech Nation, Royal Society, British Academy and Arts Council
- ✓IELTS UKVI, PTE Academic UKVI and Trinity SELT coaching
- ✓Priority Service and Super Priority Service filings
- ✓Post-landing NI, GP registration and school admissions support
FAQs
United Kingdom immigration — FAQs
How much salary do I need for a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?
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General threshold is £38,700. Health and Care Worker visa is £29,000 baseline. New entrants (under 26 or recent PhD) and specific ISL occupations get reduced thresholds.
How long does UK Skilled Worker visa take?
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Standard processing 3-8 weeks from Pune VAC. Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) services available for a fee.
When can I apply for ILR (UK PR)?
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After 5 years of continuous residence on qualifying routes (Skilled Worker, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, Health & Care Worker etc.), you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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