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The Government has recently outlined a series of proposed changes to the UK’ssettlement (ILR) system, and while none of these measures have …

A consultation launched in late 2025 proposes a major change to the settlementprocess in the UK. The Government is considering extending the …

The update to the Skilled Worker route introduced in July 2025 has reshaped thelandscape for employers sponsoring overseas workers. The focus has …

The Government’s immigration White Paper released in mid-2025 marks thebeginning of a significant shift in how the UK approaches long-term migration. Whilemany …

The early months of 2025 have seen the digital immigration transition gain realmomentum. Increasing numbers of applicants are now being issued eVisas …

If you wish to set up a business in the UK or wish to expand your current overseas business to the UK, …

The increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge was initially anticipated to come into force on 16th January 2024. However, due to delays in the legislative process, it has now been confirmed to take place from 6th February 2024...

Recently, the UK Home Office released details of a revised plan for the salary requirement for family visas. Full details of transitional provisions will be set out soon however it is intended that these measures will be implemented as follows...

The Government has announced plans to impose civil penalties in 2024, on employers who decide to encourage illegal working. This is a breach of their duties as an employer, under the prevention of illegal working regime, and therefore they can face serious fines.

So, you have officially submitted your sponsor licence application, and it has been approved by the Home Office. Usually, this will mean that your sponsor licence is now valid for four years. The next step is to understand how to maintain your sponsor licence.

There have been key adjustments to the Student Visa that have been made effective from 1st January 2024. Most importantly, majority of international students are now no longer allowed to bring family members with them to the UK as dependants.

Generally speaking, a UK sponsor employs migrant workers that must be sponsored to legally work in the UK. A company with a valid UK sponsor licence is obligated to carry out certain duties and responsibilities in line with immigration law.

To sponsor a Scale-up worker in the UK you need to ensure the following: you have an eligible Scale-up business; your business has a valid Scale-up sponsor licence; you are employing an eligible Scale-up worker.

There are a number of costs involved with sponsoring a foreign worker. A company has to pay for the sponsor licence, the certificate of sponsorship (CoS), the Immigration Skills Charge and other fees depending on the company.

A sponsor can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) through the Sponsor Management System (SMS).