Why apply for UK Visa sponsorship for employers?

• New regulations will be introduced in Spring 2024
• The Salary Threshold will be increased to £38,700
• Save £12,500 by applying before Spring 2024
• Valid for 4 years initially

What is a UK Visa sponsorship for employees?

The ‘Sponsorship licence’ allows UK-based companies to employ foreign skilled workers willing to work in the UK.

What is the urgency of applying for a UK Sponsor licence now? 

Starting from Spring 2024, the UK government plans to raise the income threshold for foreign workers by almost 50%, shifting it from the current £26,200 to £38,700. This move aims to encourage businesses to prioritize British talent, invest in their workforce, and discourage excessive reliance on migration.

Simultaneously, the adjustments aim to align salaries with the average full-time earnings for these job categories. Additionally, there will be an increase in the minimum income requirement for British citizens and settled individuals in the UK who wish to bring their family members. This overall strategy emphasizes the need for individuals residing and working in the UK to be self-sufficient, contribute to the economy, and avoid becoming a burden on the state.
 

Types of UK Employer Sponsor licence

There are two types of UK Sponsor Licences. These include: 
 

Workers Sponsor Licence for long-term employment 

This type of UK Sponsor licence has the following subcategories:

• Skilled Worker visa
• GBM Senior or Specialist Worker visa (previously the Intra-company Transfer visa)
• Minister of Religion
• International Sportsperson 

Temporary Workers Sponsor Licence  

This is for temporary workers applicable for the following types of visas:

• Scale-up Worker
• Creative Worker
• Charity Worker
• Religious Worker
• Government Authorised Exchange
• International Agreement
• Global Business Mobility
  • Graduate Trainee
  • Service Supplier
  • UK Expansion Worker
  • Secondment Worker
• Seasonal Worker