outlined in the Immigration Rules, particularly in Appendix Scale-up Worker. Applications for this visa switch must be made online through the Home Office UKVI website. If you are applying as a dependent partner, you must be at least 18 years old on the date of application. The process follows the requirements set in Appendix Scale-up Worker, and you may opt for the Priority or Super Priority Service to receive a quicker decision on your application. Our team of expert dependent visa solicitors offers professional immigration advice and legal assistance on a fixed-fee basis for those applying to switch to a Scale-up Worker Dependent visa. You can ask our specialist team for free online immigration advice or book an appointment for a detailed consultation regarding your application.

Eligible Family Members for the Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

The following family members of a Scale-up Worker may qualify to switch to a dependent visa:

Spouse, civil partner, or unmarried/same-sex partner of the Scale-up Worker.

Child under 18 years of age of the Scale-up Worker.

Children over 18 can also qualify if they were previously granted a dependent visa while under 18.

Eligibility Criteria for Switching to a Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

To switch to a Scale-up Worker Dependent visa, you must meet the following requirements:

Valid Application: Your application must be submitted according to the rules set out in Appendix Scale-up Worker.

Immigration Status: You must meet the immigration status requirements for switching to this visa.

Relationship Requirement: You must satisfy the relationship criteria as outlined in the Immigration Rules.

Age Requirement for Partner: Dependent partners must be 18 or older at the time of application.

Age and Care Requirement for Child: Children under 18 must have suitable care and accommodation arrangements in place in the UK, adhering to UK legislation.

Suitability Requirement: You must not be subject to refusal under Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

Financial Requirement: You must demonstrate that you meet the financial requirements specified in Appendix Scale-up Worker.

Compliance with Immigration Laws: You must not be in violation of immigration laws, though certain periods of overstaying may be disregarded under paragraph 39E.

Ineligible Applicants for the Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

You cannot switch to a Scale-up Worker Dependent visa if you are currently in the UK under any of the following conditions:

Visitor

Short-term student

Parent of a Child Student

Seasonal Worker

Domestic Worker in a Private Household

Outside the Immigration Rules

Relationship Requirements for a Dependent Partner of a Scale-up Worker

If you are applying as a dependent partner, you must be in a genuine and subsisting relationship with the Scale-up Worker, meeting the following conditions:

The Scale-up Worker must hold a valid Scale-up Worker visa or be applying for one simultaneously.

If you are not married or in a civil partnership, you must have lived together for at least two years in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership.

Any previous relationships must have ended permanently.

You must not be closely related in a way that would prevent you from marrying or forming a civil partnership in the UK.

You must intend to live together with your partner throughout your stay in the UK. Relationship Requirements for a Dependent Child of a Scale-up Worker

As a dependent child, you must be the child of the Scale-up Worker who holds or is applying for a Scale- up Worker visa. Additionally:

Both parents must either already have permission to be in the UK or be applying for it, except in specific circumstances such as the sole surviving parent or sole responsibility for the child’s upbringing. If one parent is a British citizen or has the right to reside in the UK, they must be or will be ordinarily resident in the UK. Special considerations may apply if there are compelling reasons for granting the child a visa. If the child was born in the UK, a full UK birth certificate showing both parents' names must be provided.

Age and Care Requirements for a Child

The child must be under 18 at the time of application unless they were last granted permission as a dependent. If the child is 16 or older, they must not be living an independent life. Suitable care and accommodation arrangements must be in place for children under 18, in line with UK laws. Financial Requirements The Scale-up Worker and their dependents must have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the UK. If the applicant has been in the UK for 12 months or more with valid permission at the time of application, they automatically meet the financial requirements. For those who have not been in the UK for 12 months, the following funds are required: Partner of Scale-up Worker: £285

First Child: £315

Each Additional Child: £200

These funds must be held for at least 28 consecutive days, with the last day within 31 days of the application. In some cases, showing funds may not be necessary if the Scale-up Worker’s A-rated sponsor agrees to cover the maintenance and accommodation costs for the dependents during their first month in the UK.

Period and Conditions of Grant for Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

When a dependent partner of a Scale-up Worker applies to switch to a Scale-up Worker visa, they will be granted permission to remain in the UK until the same expiration date as the Scale-up Worker's visa. Similarly, a child of a Scale-up Worker who applies for a dependent visa will receive permission to stay that aligns with the expiration date of whichever parent's visa ends first. The permission granted will come with the following conditions: No access to public funds. Permission to work, including self-employment and voluntary work, is allowed, except for working as a professional sportsperson or sports coach. Permission to study is allowed, subject to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) condition in Appendix ATAS, for applicants over 18. If applicable, the applicant may be required to register with the police under Part 10 of the Immigration Rules.

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Fast Track Service for Switching to a Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

Our team of experienced immigration solicitors offers a fast-track service to expedite your visa application process under the Priority or Super Priority Service. This service ensures a quicker decision on your application, avoiding the long wait times that can sometimes extend to months or even years. Our fast-track immigration solicitors will swiftly prepare and submit your application using the Priority or Super Priority Service, securing a faster decision from the Home Office UKVI. As registered specialists with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), and its commercial partner UKVCAS Sopra Steria, we can offer this expedited service, where Priority Service applications are usually decided within five working days, and Super Priority Service applications within 24 hours (typically by the end of the next working day).

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How We Can Assist You

Our expert immigration solicitors provide comprehensive advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your immigration application. This fixed fee covers all work related to your application until the Home Office UKVI makes a decision. Our casework includes the following services:


Requirement Advice: We will advise you on the necessary requirements for a successful immigration application.
Document Guidance: Our lawyers will prepare a detailed list of the supporting documents needed for your application.
Document Assessment: We will evaluate your documents to ensure they meet the immigration rules' criteria.
Application Form Completion: Our team will complete the relevant forms for your application.


Priority Submission: If possible, we will submit your application through the Priority or Super
Priority Service for a quicker decision.
Biometric Appointment: After online submission, we will arrange an appointment for your biometric enrollment.

Cover Letter Preparation: We will draft a thorough cover letter to support your application, explaining how the requirements have been met with the provided documents.
Document Uploading: Before your biometric appointment, we will upload all supporting documents online.
Follow-up Work: We will handle all follow-up actions until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI.

One-Off Services for Immigration Applications

We also offer a range of one-off legal services for UK visa and immigration applications, ideal for those who do not require our full service. These services include:

One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation

Immigration Document Checking Service

Application Form Completion Service

Priority and Super Priority Service Submission

Immigration Application Cover Letter Preparation

Online Document Uploading

Our Fixed Fees for Switching to a Scale-up Worker Dependent Visa

Service Fixed Fees Range
Full service for dependent visa Entry Clearance until a decision by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) £800 to £1,500 (no VAT)
Full service for switching to a dependent visa from inside the UK through Super Priority Service until a decision is made £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Full service for extending a dependent visa from inside the UK through Super Priority Service until a decision is made £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Full service for ILR as a dependent from inside the UK through Super Priority Service until a decision is made £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT


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