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Tier 2 for Sports People is intended for elite sportspeople and coaches whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level. Applicants under this immigration scheme must intend to base themselves in the United Kingdom and must be internationally established at the highest level of their particular sport.
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Summary of Employer Requirements
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If an organisation wishes to offer employment to people from outside the EEA/ EU under the terms of Tier 2 for Sports People then it must first:
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Register with the United Kingdom Border Agency and obtain a Sponsorship License
Obtain an endorsement for the applicant from the sport's governing body (see below)
Issue a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship to an applicant it wishes to employ
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Endorsement of the applicant by the sport's governing body
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In order for a Certificate of Sponsorship to be issued in the Tier 2 Sports People Category, the sponsor will need to have an endorsement for the applicant from the appropriate governing body for his or her sport. The endorsement will confirm that:
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The player or coach is internationally established at the highest level
The player or coach will make a significant contribution to the development of his or her sport at the highest level in the United Kingdom
The post could not be filled by a suitable settled worker
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If you are an employer and need assistance with obtaining a Tier 2 Sponsorship License then please contact us.
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Summary of Applicant Requirements
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In order to gain entry into the United Kingdom an applicant must satisfy the Tier 2 for Sports People Points Test shown below and acquire the full 70 points.
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Tier 2 Points Test for Sports People
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You must meet the Tier 2 Maintenance Requirement for which you are awarded 10 points
You must meet the Tier 2 English Language Requirement for which you also get 10 points
You must be in possession of a valid Tier 2 (Sports People) Certificate of Sponsorship for which you score 50 points
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General rules applicable to all applicants wanting to travel to the United Kingdom under Tier 2
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Extension Applications for a Tier 2 Visa for Sports People
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An applicant will need to have been issued with a Certificate of Sponsorship for his or her continuing employment. This will require a new governing body endorsement with a new reference number.
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After a continuous period of residency in the United Kingdom for five years, the applicant will be eligible to apply for settlement as a permanent resident (also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain)
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