19/03/2026
UK Skilled Worker Visa 2026: New Entrant Rules & Salary Requirements Explained
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Are you switching from a Graduate Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK? You might be eligible for the "New Entrant" rate, but there are strict rules you MUST know before your employer applies for your CoS.
In this video, we break down the latest 2026 updates to the UK immigration rules, including:
Who qualifies as a New Entrant?
The New Minimum Salary: Why it jumped to £33,400.
The 70% rule: How to calculate your "Going Rate" discount.
The 2-Year Limit: Why you can only stay on this rate for a limited time.
The "Experienced Worker" jump: Preparing for the £41,700 threshold.
Don't let a simple checkbox on your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) lead to a visa rejection!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Are you a New Entrant?
00:15 Switching from Graduate to Skilled Worker
00:22 New Salary Threshold: £33,400
00:44 Employer Requirements for the CoS
00:52 The 2-Year Sponsorship Limit
01:05 Extending your Visa: The £41,700 Jump
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