Sponsor Licence Compliance Support
Sponsors have to meet their sponsor licence compliance duties to avoid Home Office enforcement action. We can help you manage your licence, prepare for a compliance visit and avoid penalties. UK immigration rules place high demands on sponsor licence holders to meet their ongoing compliance duties. For already-stretched HR teams, sponsor licence compliance is resource-intensive […]
Immigration Salary List 2025
The Immigration Salary List (ISL) specifies occupations that are eligible for the Skilled Worker visa route with reduced salary thresholds. The ISL no longer lowers the minimum skill requirement. Following rule changes from 22 July 2025, the ISL operates alongside the Temporary Shortage List (TSL). ISL jobs normally must be at RQF Level 6 to be newly […]
Sponsor Licence: Criminal Record Rules
When applying for a sponsor licence, your organisation will need to satisfy various suitability criteria, not least that those responsible for the day-to-day running of your business, including the key personnel assigned to use the sponsor management system, are all honest, dependable and reliable. The following guide is for UK employers and HR departments when […]
Appendix D Sponsor Licence Records
One of the more common areas of immigration compliance risk among sponsor licence holders relates to record-keeping. Sponsor licence holders must retain the relevant documents as listed in Appendix D. Failure to comply with your sponsor duties, such as record-keeping, can lead to enforcement action, such as your sponsor licence being downgraded, suspended or even […]
Tier 2 Sponsor Guidance: Skilled Worker Visa Compliance
The UK’s Skilled Worker visa replaced the Tier 2 (General) route on 1 December 2020 under the reformed points-based immigration system. While the Skilled Worker visa operates under similar principles to the old Tier 2, sponsor licence requirements have evolved. Visa sponsorship is more than just ticking boxes. The UK government has tightened rules, increased […]
UK Visa Extension Guide: Step-by-Step
A UK visa extension allows individuals who are already in the United Kingdom on a valid visa to prolong their stay beyond the original expiry date of their visa. This process is essential for those who wish to continue their studies, employment, or other activities in the UK without interruption. The extension application involves providing […]
UK Tier 2 Sponsor List: Approved Employers 2025
The Register of Licensed Sponsors, previously known as the Tier 2 sponsor list, is a public list of all UK organisations which hold a valid sponsorship licence. A sponsor licence is the permission needed for UK organisations to hire foreign national workers under specific visa categories, such as the Skilled Worker visa (formerly the Tier 2 […]
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 […]
Types of UK Sponsor Licence: Which Do You Need?
UK-based organisations now usually need a sponsor licence to recruit non-UK resident workers who don’t otherwise have the requisite immigration permission to work in the UK. There are different types of sponsor licences available, depending on the type of sponsored workers you want to hire. In this guide, we look at the different types of […]
UK Minister of Religion Visa: Process & Requirements
If you are looking to come to the UK to work as a religious minister, and you are subject to UK immigration control, you will typically need a Minister of Religion visa. The Minister of Religion Visa allows religious leaders and individuals with key roles in faith-based organisations to live and work in the UK. […]