Process & Timing
Changing Roles Within the Same Sponsor on Skilled Worker
Changing role with the same sponsor (different SOC code or pay grade) requires a new Skilled Worker visa application with an updated CoS; same-SOC promotions usually do not.
Key fact
New CoS + visa required if SOC code changes
Step-by-step
- 1Same SOC code, same pay grade, same role description: no action.
- 2Same SOC code, pay raise: report change to Home Office; no new visa.
- 3Different SOC code: new CoS + new visa application.
- 4Different employer: new CoS + new visa application (see "Changing Sponsor").