Work & Sponsorship
Sponsor licence compliance: the HR checklist before your first hire
Set up practical systems for right-to-work evidence, contact details, attendance, expiry dates and reporting before assigning sponsorship.
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Work & Sponsorship
Graduate to Skilled Worker: check sponsorship before your visa expires
Plan the move from Graduate permission to sponsored work, including salary, new-entrant time limits, B2 English and the application sequence.
Work & Sponsorship
Can a small business or start-up get a UK sponsor licence?
Company size is not the only issue. Check genuine trading, a suitable vacancy, key personnel and HR systems before planning your first sponsored hire.
Work & Sponsorship
Skilled Worker visa in 2026: salary, occupation code and B2 English
A job offer is only the start. Check the occupation code, going rate, salary options and current English requirement before relying on sponsorship.