u/Feeling-Fill-5233

Applying for SWV from outside UK [Tech Industry]

I am in tech at a senior role and I am considering relocating to London. This won't be an internal transfer or anything. I'm looking for a new role.

I want to understand how common is it to get an employer to sponsor the Skilled Worker Visa when you're not already in London?

A recruiter told me companies would rather transfer an existing visa. It's less risky.

But I read about the process and it seems that switching jobs on SWV is the same as applying for a fresh visa.

Was this simply an excuse from the recruiter or is there a meaningful difference in the two?

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u/Feeling-Fill-5233 — 4 days ago