Process & Timing
Graduate Visa to Skilled Worker Conversion
Graduate Visa holders can switch to Skilled Worker in-country before the Graduate Visa expires; the New Entrant rate applies if within 4 years of graduation.
Key fact
Switch must be applied for before Graduate Visa expiry
Step-by-step
- 1Job-search starting 6+ months before Graduate Visa expiry.
- 2Receive offer + CoS from licensed sponsor.
- 3New Entrant rates apply within 4 years of UK degree.
- 4Apply in-country (£885 visa fee).
- 5Continue work on Graduate Visa until new Skilled Worker granted.