Shortage Occupation List 2026
Section A: What is the UK’s Shortage Occupation List? Under the UK’s points-based immigration system, most non-UK resident workers are required to apply for a visa to come to the UK to work. The primary route is the Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa. For employers looking to sponsor […]
SOC Codes with Salary 2026
Section A: SOC Codes and Salary Thresholds SOC codes form the foundation of the UK’s Skilled Worker visa system. Each code represents a distinct job type and is used by the Home Office to confirm that a role meets the skill and salary level required for sponsorship. The codes are listed in Appendix […]
UK SOC Codes – Find the Right Job Code for Your Visa 2026
Section A: What are SOC Codes? To sponsor individuals under the Skilled Worker visa, Global Business Mobility routes or Scale Up visa, employers must ensure the role they are offering meets the visa condition, namely, that the role is at the required skilled level and pays the relevant minimum salary. To help the […]
Tourist Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Tourist Visa for the UK? The term “UK tourist visa” is widely used, but it is not legally recognised under UK immigration law. The correct category is the Standard Visitor Visa, which is the formal route that covers tourism, leisure travel, and visiting family or friends. It is […]
UK Tier 2 Sponsor List Explained 2026
Section A: What is the Tier 2 Sponsor List? 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 Visa). The Home Office maintains the list of sponsors to identify all employers that have […]
Immigration Salary List 2026
Section A: What is the UK Immigration Salary List? The Immigration Salary List (ISL), as set out in Appendix Immigration Salary List, specifies occupations that benefit from lower salary thresholds. The ISL replaced the Shortage Occupation List on 4 April 2024. Recent updates include HC 836 (24 June 2025) and HC 997 (1 […]
UK Domestic Worker Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Domestic Worker Visa? The Overseas Domestic Worker visa allows an individual to accompany their employer to the UK in order to continue providing domestic services in a private household. The route is designed for workers such as housekeepers, cleaners, cooks, chauffeurs, gardeners or carers who have been employed […]
Appendix Skilled Worker: UK Visa Rules & Requirements 2026
Section A: What is Appendix Skilled Worker? Appendix Skilled Worker is the section of the Immigration Rules that specifies the various different criteria required to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa. This is the main UK work visa. It’s sponsored immigration route, where the applicant needs to have the offer of a job […]
Business Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is a UK Business Visa? In the UK, there is no single or dedicated ‘business visa’. The UK immigration system offers a range of routes designed to attract entrepreneurs, investors and skilled professionals who want to establish or expand operations in the UK. Depending on the route, applicants may need […]
UKVI Action Plan: 2026 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 […]