The UK immigration system changed dramatically in 2025. In this episode, Andre and Aliya break down every major visa route — Skilled Worker, Graduate, Global Talent, Spouse — with real costs, real client stories, and strategy you can act on today.

KEY NUMBERS

•⁠ ⁠Skilled Worker minimum salary: £41,700

•⁠ ⁠New entrant rate (under 26 / recent UK grad): £33,400

•⁠ ⁠Graduate visa fee: £715 + NHS surcharge

•⁠ ⁠Global Talent total cost: ~£3,728

•⁠ ⁠ILR application fee: £2,885

•⁠ ⁠Landing to British passport: 6 years

RESOURCES

Sponsor licence register → gov.uk

Immigration salary list → gov.uk

ABOUT EP ADVISORY

UK career and relocation consultancy for international professionals. From CV transformation to Job Offer Guarantees — we help you navigate the UK job market and immigration system together.

Host: Andre Atallah, CEO of EP Advisory

Andre is the CEO of EP Advisory with over eight years of experience in career consulting across multiple markets and seniority levels, including corporate roles. Based in London, he helps international professionals relocate to the UK and build lasting careers every single day. He brings a strategic, real-world perspective on hiring, immigration, and what UK employers truly look for in 2026.

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Host: Aliya Berkaliyeva, Senior Consultant and Head of Strategy at EP Advisory

Aliya is a global career and relocation consultant with 9 years of corporate experience across the UK, USA, and Europe. She has built her career at companies like Skechers and TechStyle and knows firsthand what it takes to start from scratch in a new country. At EP Advisory, Aliya leads strategy and works directly with clients from e-commerce, retail, fashion, marketing, project management, and supply chain backgrounds — helping them find clarity, build confidence, and secure roles abroad.

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