J1 Visa Guide
The J-1 visa is a US nonimmigrant route designed to promote international cultural and educational exchange. It forms part of the Exchange Visitor Program administered by the US Department of State, enabling foreign nationals to enter the United States temporarily to participate in structured training, research, study, teaching, or professional programmes. It is widely used […]
J2 Visa Guide
Families of J-1 exchange visitors often need clarity on whether a spouse or child can accompany them, study, or work in the United States. This article explains the J-2 dependant route in plain, practical terms for applicants and advisers who need to plan timelines, documents, and compliance. What this article is about: A step-by-step guide […]
Exchange Visitor (J) Visa Guide
The United States Exchange Visitor (J) Visa is a nonimmigrant visa route designed to promote educational and cultural exchange. It enables foreign nationals to participate in approved exchange programmes administered by organisations designated by the US Department of State. What this article is about: This article introduces the J visa framework, outlines its purpose under […]
Appendix D: Sponsor Licence Record Keeping
Section A: What is Appendix D? Appendix D is an appendix to the Home Office sponsor guidance that sets out the record-keeping requirements for sponsor licence holders under the wider sponsor licence duties. It specifies the documents that UK employers must retain for each individual they sponsor under various immigration routes, such as […]
Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence Guide 2025
Section A: What is the Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence? Employers often refer to a “Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence”, but there is no stand-alone licence under that name. The Home Office issues two main types of sponsor licence: the Worker sponsor licence and the Temporary Worker sponsor licence. Global Business Mobility […]
Sponsor Duties and Compliance: Essential Guide
Section A: Overview of Sponsor Duties and Compliance To avail of the advantages of employment sponsorship and accessing the global talent market, sponsor licence holders by law have to comply with the following: a. Ensure that the foreign workers you intend to sponsor have the requisite skills, experience or professional qualifications to […]
How Long Does it Take to Get a Sponsorship Licence in UK
Section A: How long does it take to get a sponsor licence? Under Home Office guidance, most sponsor licence applications are decided in less than 8 weeks when using the standard service. Employers should, however, allow 2–3 months in their recruitment planning to account for possible delays, such as changes in UKVI processing capacity […]
UKVI Action Plan: 2025 Sponsor Guide
Section A: What is a UKVI Sponsor Action Plan? As a Home Office approved employer with a sponsor licence, your organisation will be placed on the national register of sponsors, and you’ll be given a licence rating. You’ll automatically get an A-rated licence if your application is approved. An A-rated licence will allow […]