Certificates of Sponsorship | A guide for employers
For UK businesses looking to employ talent from overseas, understanding the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is essential. This article explains more about how the system works, the different types of CoS, timescales, and the CoS […]
How to become a licensed sponsor for migrant workers in the UK
Hiring skilled talent from overseas can be complex, but obtaining a UK sponsor licence is the first step to recruiting migrant workers legally and confidently. This guide explains how businesses can become licensed sponsors, including eligibility requirements, licence types, application steps, and ongoing responsibilities.
UK immigration update: higher English language standards for skilled worker visas
One of the key requirements for obtaining a Skilled Worker visa is proving knowledge of the English language. This ensures that applicants can effectively communicate in a UK work environment. Currently, applicants must demonstrate that they can read, write, speak, and understand English to at least level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Understanding business visit visas for the UK
Many UK employers occasionally need foreign staff to come over for short business visits. However, without a clear understanding of what visitors can and cannot do in the UK with regards to work, there’s a […]
No small fry: right to work checks – a warning for all employers
A recent case involving a small fish and chip shop in Surrey has highlighted the potentially costly consequences of breaching immigration laws – however unintentionally. In March 2025, Big Fry Fish & Chips was hit […]
Skilled Worker visa changes: key reforms employers need to know
The Government has published its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing significant amendments that will affect many UK employers who rely on overseas recruitment. These are the first major updates flowing from […]
Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
Your guide to what’s coming when The Employment Law Bill promises the biggest shake-up of UK employment law in decades. Having recently cleared the Committee Stage, one of the questions we’re hearing most from employers […]
Proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain: What it means for employers
The UK government’s recent immigration White Paper has proposed a significant shift in the settlement pathway for Skilled Workers. If implemented, the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) could double – increasing from […]
Is the Global Talent Visa a strategic alternative to the Skilled Worker route?
With the UK’s 2025 immigration reforms introducing higher salary thresholds, stricter compliance, and tighter restrictions on recruiting from overseas in certain sectors, many employers are increasingly exploring alternative routes to attract top international talent. One […]
Tougher compliance rules for Student Sponsors: what education providers need to know
The UK Government’s new immigration white paper outlines a series of planned reforms aimed at reducing net migration and tightening UK border controls. While much of the attention has focused on the impact to work […]
Immigration white paper – what it means for the care sector
The adult social care sector has long faced significant recruitment challenges, with providers struggling to fill vital roles amid growing demand. These difficulties have been compounded by a series of immigration reforms in 2024 and […]
What the 2025 immigration white paper means for UK employers
Following a week of high-profile news stories, the UK Government has unveiled its Immigration White Paper, titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. It sets out significant reforms that will substantially reshape how employers engage […]
Care Sector Sponsors: important changes to the Skilled Worker route from April
Changes to the Skilled Worker route for care workers and senior care workers will come into effect from 9 April 2025. These adjustments aim to address the increasing number of workers in this pathway who […]
Switching to a Skilled Worker Visa: A guide for employers
Employers in the UK may come across a range of different visa types when employing people. While student or graduate visas may be fairly common, particularly in cities or university towns, there are also other […]
2025 immigration update: Tougher Home Office enforcement and what sponsors must know
As we enter 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for businesses sponsoring foreign workers, with the new Labour government introducing tougher enforcement measures. The Home Office is taking a stronger stance on compliance, and […]