Immigration Skills Charge UK
The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a fee imposed on UK employers who sponsor certain categories of migrant workers under the UK’s points-based immigration system. Introduced on 6 April 2017 under the Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017 made pursuant to section 70 of the Immigration Act 2014, the ISC was designed to encourage employers to […]
Sponsoring under the Skilled Worker Visa: Best Practices
Sponsoring talent under the Skilled Worker visa has become more structured, data-driven and closely monitored by the Home Office. New rules brought in in 2025 now require employers to meet higher salary thresholds, follow tighter eligibility criteria and maintain clear evidence for every stage of the sponsorship process. UKVI now expects sponsors to manage immigration […]
Building a Culture of Sponsor Licence Compliance
For UK employers, a compliant sponsorship framework safeguards business continuity, workforce planning and brand reputation. The Home Office continues to scrutinise sponsor behaviour closely, making it vital to embed robust governance from day one. A proactive approach also supports efficiency, reducing errors, preventing downgrades and protecting your ability to recruit internationally when needed. Below, we […]
The UK Sponsorship System and Global Mobility: Employer Guidance
International recruitment is central to workforce planning. Employers rely on overseas talent to fill skills gaps and to drive growth across global markets. In the UK, access to international talent is controlled through the sponsorship system, which governs how organisations recruit and manage non-UK workers. For employers with global mobility programmes, understanding and managing sponsorship […]
UK Sponsorship Explained for Employers
Sponsorship under UK immigration law is the legal framework that enables employers to hire foreign nationals to work in the United Kingdom. Unlike some jurisdictions where an employment contract alone may be sufficient for overseas recruitment, in the UK, employers must first be licensed by the Home Office before they can lawfully sponsor most categories […]
Sponsor Licence Guide for HR
Employers in the UK need a sponsor licence if they wish to sponsor non-UK and non-Irish nationals under the Skilled Worker route or other sponsored work routes. Where an individual already holds immigration permission that allows work without sponsorship, a sponsor licence is not required. In all cases employers are required to conduct compliant right […]