

What's inside the checklist:
Job eligibility and sponsor checks — including why the wrong occupation code is a top refusal reason
2026 salary rules — standard threshold, going rate, Immigration Salary List exceptions
Document checklist — passport, CoS, English (B2), TB test, criminal record certificate
Budgeting — visa fee, £1,035/year IHS, family maintenance funds
6-point sweep before submission — what to run the day before you click submit

Practical steps only — not legal advice.