Visas: Animal Grooming

Home Office written question – answered at on 26 February 2025.

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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that work visas will be issued to those with dog grooming skills.

Photo of Lord Hanson of Flint Lord Hanson of Flint The Minister of State, Home Department

The Points Based Immigration System uses the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code system, owned by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), to classify job roles. These codes can be broad, covering a multitude of job roles, many of which visas are unlikely to be granted for.

There is more to obtaining a Skilled Worker visa than just having a role on the list of eligible occupations. Jobs must also meet the required salary thresholds, as well as applicants having to be sponsored by a licensed employer, and meet English language requirements.

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