"The UK Tier 2 visa program allows skilled workers to live
and work in the UK for a specific job offer.
Discover eligibility criteria and application process."The UK Tier 2 visa category is part of the points-based immigration system for skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It allows UK employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill specific job vacancies that cannot be filled by settled workers or those from within the EEA.

Here are the main features of the UK Tier 2 visa:

Types of Tier 2 Visas:

Tier 2 (General) Visa: For skilled workers coming to the UK with a job offer.
Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT) Visa: For employees of multinational companies who are being transferred to a UK branch of the organization.
Tier 2 Minister of Religion Visa: For those who have been offered a job within a faith community in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have a job offer from a UK employer who holds a valid Tier 2 sponsor license.
They must meet specific skill and salary requirements for the job.
Tier 2 (General) applicants may also need to pass a points-based assessment based on factors like salary, English language proficiency, and funds available.