SOC Codes: Eligible Occupations 2025
Matching the role you are recruiting for with the relevant occupation code, or SOC code, is a crucial step when hiring a new sponsored worker under the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility or Scale Up routes. It will be important for the sponsor to allocate the correct occupation code to avoid issues with the Home […]
Resident Labour Market Test: 2025 Rules for UK Employers
The Resident Labour Market Test was abolished in 2020 following changes to the UK’s immigration system which, among other reforms, saw the introduction of the Skilled Worker visa. Under the current Skilled Worker rules, there is no longer a mandatory advertising test. Sponsors instead are required to demonstrate a genuine vacancy and meet the requirements […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK Working Holiday Visa: Guide to Eligibility & Process
A working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people to live, work and travel in the UK for a set period, offering a unique opportunity to experience British culture while earning an income. The Youth Mobility Scheme is available to citizens of specific countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. The […]
Charity Visa UK: Guide for Temporary Workers
There are various temporary immigration routes available in the UK to be able to lawfully undertake work as an overseas national. However, for those specifically looking to perform a short-term voluntary job role within the charitable sector, they will probably need a UK charity worker visa. The following essential guide looks at the different aspects […]
EU National Working in UK: Visa Rules
EU nationals must comply with UK immigration rules introduced following the end of free movement on 31 December 2020. Those without valid permission to live and work in the UK may face enforcement action, including removal and re-entry bans. Can EU nationals still work in the UK after Brexit? EU nationals can work […]
Skilled Worker Change of Employment
Skilled Worker visa holders are subject to a number of ongoing conditions during their period of leave in the UK, including the requirement to notify the Home Office of certain changes to their circumstances. One of the most significant of these is a change of employment. Whether the worker is moving to a new role […]