Is it difficult to move from a graduate route to a skilled work visa in the UK right now?

It is possible to move from the UK Graduate Route to a Skilled Worker Visa, but the main challenge is securing a qualifying job offer from a UK employer with a valid sponsor licence.

You must meet these key requirements:
- Job offer from a licensed sponsor: The employer must be approved to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
- Eligible job role and salary: The role must meet minimum skill (usually degree level) and salary thresholds (typically at least £41,700/year, subject to change).
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Your employer must issue this for your application.
- English language proficiency: Usually satisfied if you have a UK degree.

Start the process well before your Graduate Route visa expires to avoid gaps in your permission to work. If you need help with this transition, contact your LeapScholar counsellor.