UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa
The UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa route is now closed to new applicants. If you are an overseas worker being transferred to the UK for a graduate training placement leading to a senior managerial or specialist role, you should apply for the Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee Visa instead.
What Was the UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa?
The UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa was designed for employees being transferred from their overseas employer to the UK as part of a structured graduate training programme. The aim was to prepare employees for managerial or specialist roles within the company.
Key Requirements
To have qualified for the UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa, you needed to satisfy the following criteria:
Age: You had to be 18 years old or over.
Employment: You needed to be currently employed by an organisation approved by the Home Office as a sponsor.
Experience: You were required to have worked for your sponsor, or a linked business, outside the UK for at least 3 months before applying.
Certificate of Sponsorship: You needed a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from your sponsor for the role you were planning to undertake.
Job Role: The job had to be genuine and at an appropriate skill level.
Salary: You needed to be paid at least £23,000 or 70% of the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever was higher.
Immigration Skills Charge: Your sponsor had to have paid any required Immigration Skills Charge.
Financial Support: You needed to have sufficient funds to support yourself without relying on public funds.
TB Certificate: If required, you needed to provide a valid Tuberculosis (TB) certificate.
How Linleite Law Can Help
While the UK Intra-Company Graduate Trainee Visa is no longer open to new applicants, Linleite Law is here to assist with the new Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee Visa and other immigration routes. Our services include:
Expert Guidance: We provide tailored advice to help you understand the new visa requirements and ensure compliance.
Application Assistance: Our team helps prepare and submit your visa application, ensuring all documentation and information are accurately provided.
Future Planning: We assist with exploring other suitable visa options that align with your career goals and immigration needs.
At Linleite Law, we are dedicated to offering clear and reliable immigration advice to help you navigate the complexities of UK immigration law. For expert assistance with your Global Business Mobility – Graduate Trainee Visa application or other immigration queries, contact us today.