UK Service Supplier Visa: Apply from the USA

To be eligible to become a service supplier visa holder, the applicant has to:

• Be an overseas service provider supplying an overseas business or a self-employed service provider, based overseas and established in the territory of a party to an eligible trade agreement
• Be providing a service to a UK business contractual service suppliers, that’s covered by that trade agreement
• Meet the service supplier nationality  requirement, where applicable
• Provide services to a UK business that’s a Home Office-approved sponsor
• Hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK sponsor that details the work that the applicant will be doing in the UK
• Do an eligible job occupation and have a relevant occupation code mentioned on the certificate of sponsorship, using the most appropriate occupation code

Have worked for their current employer for a minimum of a year outside the UK or, if the applicant is self-employed, have worked for at least 12 months immediately before applying in the same sector as the service.

They can support themselves financially, by showing proof of funds of at least £1,270 (1,534.29 United States Dollars), unless they’re exempt. This money must be in their bank account for at least 28 consecutive days, within 31 days of the date of the service supplier visa application.

If the service supplier visa applicants do not meet the eligible occupation code, there is still a chance to be eligible to apply for a UK Service Supplier visa, if they hold the following relevant qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject or technical qualification is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

3 years of professional experience relevant to the service they provide.

6 years of professional experience if self-employed.

Please note that some services have different experience and qualifications requirements:

• Fashion and modelling: no qualifications are required.
• Chef de cuisine: an advanced technical qualification.
• Entertainment services: no qualifications required.
• Management consulting services: bachelor’s degree.
• Advertising or translation: relevant qualifications.

Technical testing and analysis: bachelor’s degree or a relevant technical qualification.

For a UK Service Supplier visa, in addition to being able to show proof of funds, there will also be the following fees:

• The application fee of £259 (312.89 United States Dollars)
• The immigration health surcharge of £624 (753.84 United States Dollars) per year

There will be additional fees for any dependents you wish to bring with you to the UK from the US.

American family members are permitted to join the primary service supplier visa holder. Dependent and family members extend to a spouse or partner, and any dependent children.

These additional families have to pay a separate application fee and the annual health surcharge. They’ll also need to provide proof of personal savings up to £285, which is 344.33 United States Dollars for a spouse or partner, £315, 380.58 United States Dollars for the first child and £200, 241.64 United States Dollars for each additional child.

During the application process, you’ll be required to show proof of relationships, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate(s).  Please note that all dependent visas will expire on the same date as the primary visa holder.

Through this visa global business mobility visa, the service supplier visas offer the validity period to work and live in the UK for between 6 and 12 months, depending on the agreement they have with their UK sponsor.

After the UK Service Supplier, the visa expires, one can apply for a different type of visa to stay in the UK or can apply for a Service Supplier visa in a different country.

If you intend on staying in the UK, you have to apply for a new UK visa prior to your current Service Supplier visa expiring.

As an American wishing to move to the UK through the UK global business mobility route, your best bet is to work closely with our team. Total Law is a qualified group of highly trained immigration solicitors to support you every step of the way, and answer your questions about your new visa or any in the global business mobility service scheme.

We have helped many clients take this immigration route successfully, and you can be our next success story.

Contact us today to discuss your case. We are available to speak with clients seven days a week and can be reached by phone (+1 844 290 6312) or by using the online chat function.