Does the PSWS visa count towards the time needed in the UK to apply for permanent residency?
No. If you intend to apply for permanent residency in the future based on 5 years working in the UK, your time on the PSWS visa does not count towards the 5 years. For the time to count you will need to apply under Tier 1 (General) or Tier 2. Tier 1 (General) takes previous earnings, qualifications, age and other factors into account. For example, to gain enough points, you will need to have earned the equivalent of £20,000 in a period of 12 months during the last 15 months. If you have been studying during the last 12 months, you can show earnings during a period of 12 months during the 15 months immediately before starting this period of full-time study. Further information (Tier 1 policy guidance)…>> Tier 2 is for skilled workers with a job offer. Your employer must apply for a certificate of sponsorship before you can apply for your visa.
