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A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is crucial evidence that an individual has received a job offer in the UK and is necessary for applying for a work visa. Without a CoS, individuals cannot proceed with a work visa application, making it a vital step in the immigration process. The primary role of a CoS is […]

Updated sponsorship requirements will be in place for applications made on or after the 16th of May 2024. This impacts artists, entertainers and fashion models coming to the UK for work. Sponsors and applicants should be aware of these changes to ensure they address the new requirements. Previously, Creative Workers could only be sponsored if […]

The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK What is a skilled worker visa? The skilled worker visa enables UK employers to address skill shortages within their workforce by hiring skilled foreign workers. If a worker meets the eligibility criteria, they can work […]

The UK is a top destination for work, study, and business. To hire non-UK workers, employers must have a sponsor licence. Without it, companies can face compliance issues and licence revocation, which would halt hiring overseas workers and impact non-UK employees. It is important to have a solid strategy in place to stay compliant with […]

The Immigration Salary List consists of various occupations that are subject to a lower salary threshold for applications on the Skilled Worker route. Essentially, if your occupation is included in the Immigration Salary List, you (or your employee) can meet the criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa by earning a salary below the standard general […]

As the landscape evolves, even the Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are transitioning from a traditional paper-based approach to a fully digital immigration status system. In these unprecedented times, a new and user-friendly checklist has been introduced to aid employers in conducting Right To Work (RTW) checks accurately. With fines for hiring […]

We know that from the 4th of  April 2024,  employers have found it hard to hire workers from overseas.  However, there are options available for employers to hire talented graduates who are willing to work for lower salaries. New Entrants Under the Skilled Worker route, employers can sponsor workers on a salary that is lower […]

Across UK industries, there are ever-growing vacancies for skilled workers. Hiring talent from overseas provides a viable option for UK-based companies to widen their hiring potential. To employ international workers in the UK, a company must hold a sponsor licence. This allows a company to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to migrant workers so that they […]

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsor Licences? To obtain the sponsor licence, businesses must meet the following criteria. • Be UK-based. • Not jeopardise immigration control. • Be authentic, operating and trading legally in the UK. • Have reliable and honest key personnel. • Have a standard HR system that encourages them to execute their licensed sponsor […]

The transition to online immigration status will have a significant impact on international recruitment and the process of conducting right-to-work checks. By 2024, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will be phasing out physical immigration documents in favour of digital immigration status, known as eVisas. The digital immigration system being developed by UKVI will replace physical […]