Senior or Specialist Worker Visa UK Guide
The Senior or Specialist worker visa is for employees transferring to a UK subsidiary or branch of an overseas company. It replaced the UK ICT visa for workers to transfer temporarily on assignment to the UK. In this guidance, we look in detail at the Senior or Specialist Worker visa requirements, providing an overview of […]
Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary 2025
The UK Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is one of the more complex requirements when sponsoring individuals under the Skilled Worker route. It is also one of the most common grounds for visa refusals, where the salary is incorrectly calculated or an incorrect salary threshold is applies. There is no single, universal Skilled Worker minimum […]
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Employers’ Guide
The sponsor licence application fee is a mandatory cost that UK employers must pay when applying for a licence to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. The fee is determined by the size and type of the organisation and is paid as part of the application process to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsoring skilled overseas […]
Skilled Worker Visa: Application & Eligibility Guide 2025
The Skilled Worker visa allows qualifying foreign nationals to come to the UK to work for an approved sponsor in an eligible role. Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone from overseas, or are an individual applying for a sponsored work visa, it will be important to understand the Skilled Worker visa eligibility […]
Student to Skilled Worker Visa Switching (Sponsor Guide)
If your organisation is hiring international graduates, immigration will be a key part of the recruitment and onboarding stages. For applicants, switching from the Student to Skilled Worker visa is rarely straightforward, but the process can be made easier and more certain if the sponsor and applicant work together on the application. While the Graduate route […]
Work Visa UK 2025 Guide
Non-UK residents must have permission to work in the UK. In most cases, this means applying for a UK work visa. The United Kingdom operates a visa system designed to accommodate a wide range of employment scenarios, making it a prime destination for individuals seeking professional opportunities. There is, however, no general work visa or […]
Skilled Worker Visa to ILR
Skilled worker visas are granted for up to 5 years. At the end of this period, to remain in the UK, you would either need to apply to extend your visa, or switch into a different visa category, or you may be eligible to apply to settle in the UK permanently. This is because the […]
Sponsor Licence Guidance for Employers
To employ skilled workers from overseas under certain sponsored work routes, most UK employers will need a valid sponsor licence. The Home Office’s official sponsor licence guidance documentation is extensive and includes detailed information for employers on how to apply for a sponsor licence, their responsibilities as a sponsor, and how to comply with immigration rules when sponsoring […]
Appendix Skilled Worker (Sponsor Guide)
Appendix Skilled Worker sets out the rules for skilled migrant workers to be sponsored under the UK’s Immigration Rules. The Skilled Worker route is the primary immigration route for overseas skilled workers looking to come to the UK, although an applicant must first meet various requirements to qualify for a visa under this route. These […]
Tier 2 ICT Visa Extension After 5 Years: What Now?
The Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) visa was designed for employees of multinational companies who needed to transfer to a UK branch of their organisation. Although the route has now closed to new applicants and been replaced by the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker visa, many individuals remain in the UK on legacy […]