Skilled Worker Change of Circumstances
One of the key requirements under the UK visa sponsorship rules is that the Home Office must be notified of certain changes of circumstances relating to skilled workers. If you are an employer of a sponsored migrant whose employment details have changed, or if you are working in the UK on a skilled worker visa […]
Hiring International Employees
Hiring international employees allows UK employers to access a global talent pool of skilled individuals. Individuals from outside the UK usually require immigration permission to work, and employers must ensure they sponsor the worker if the visa route requires it, or confirm that the individual holds valid permission to work under a non-sponsored route. Employers […]
Understanding RQF for Employers & Immigration
If your organisation is looking to sponsor someone under the Skilled Worker visa route, one of the requirements is that the job on offer is a minimum skill level of RQF level 6 or above, unless the job appears on the Immigration Salary List (ISL) or a Temporary Shortage List (TSL). The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) […]
Skilled Worker English Language Guide 2025
If you’re applying for the UK Skilled Worker visa, one of the criteria you will need to meet relates to your English language skills. The Skilled Worker English language requirement is currently set at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. While much of the focus with a […]
Switching from Graduate Visa to Skilled Worker Visa UK
If you currently employ promising workers under the UK’s graduate visa route, their permission to work in the UK will be time-limited. Planning ahead in advance of the expiry of their period of leave will ensure that you know what immigration requirements will need to be met if you wish to retain them as employees […]
Creative Worker Visa UK: Guide, Eligibility, Apply
The Creative Worker visa allows individuals such as artists, actors, dancers, musicians and designers to undertake temporary work in the UK creative sector. Officially known as the Creative Worker visa (Temporary Work), this category replaced the Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting visa (T5) for creative professionals, as well as their technical and support staff […]
Work Permit UK: Options & Advice
There is no single or official ‘work permit’ under the current UK immigration system. The main sponsored work route is the Skilled Worker visa, but there are other work routes, such as the Global Business Mobility routes, Scale‑up visa and Global Talent visa. In this guide, we look at the different types of UK work […]
Skilled Worker Guidance for Sponsors
Sponsoring a worker under the Skilled Worker visa route requires that the employer understands and follows a range of immigration rules. While the visa sponsorship system is designed to allow UK businesses to fill genuine vacancies that meet the skill and salary requirements and comply with UK law, the process is complex and can quickly […]
Skilled Worker Tier 2 to ILR Requirements
One of the key benefits of the Skilled Worker visa – previously the Tier 2 visa – is that it can lead to settlement in the UK under Indefinite Leave to Remain. With ILR status, individuals can remain in the UK lawfully without having to meet the ongoing conditions and restrictions of the Tier 2 […]
Artist Visa UK: Explore Your Options
While often referred to informally as an “artist visa,” the UK does not have a specific visa category for artists. However, there are several visa options available for artists, entertainers, and creative professionals seeking to work or develop their careers in the UK. These routes cater to different circumstances and needs, allowing creative individuals to […]