The UK Home Office has scheduled changes to the T2 Minister of Religion and Temporary Work – Religious Worker visa routes , under Statement of Changes HC 584.
The changes affect religious duties, financial requirements, sponsor responsibilities and the length of stay permitted under the relevant route.
1. Minister of Religion Visa Route
Updated rules clarify eligible religious duties and exemptions for members of religious orders.
Revised financial requirements apply to certain applicants exempt from the National Minimum Wage requirement.
The previous upper limit on how long applicants can remain under this route is being removed.
2. Temporary Work – Religious Worker Visa Route
Revised rules address sponsor requirements and the religious duties eligible under this route.
Updated financial provisions apply to certain applicants who are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage.
Sponsors may need to confirm maintenance and accommodation arrangements for eligible workers and their dependants.
3. Applications Submitted Before 29 October
Applicants should consider the relevant transitional arrangements when deciding when to submit their applications.
Who Should Pay Attention?
Religious organisations sponsoring workers from overseas.
Ministers of religion and temporary religious workers.
Applicants planning to bring eligible dependants to the UK.
Sponsors reviewing their financial support and accommodation arrangements.
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