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MAC Publishes Technical Note on Calculating Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds for Sponsors and Employers

On 19 May 2026, the Migration Advisory Committee MAC published a technical note setting out its recommended methodology for calculating salary thresholds within the UK immigration system.

Home Office Defines ‘Operating or Trading’ for Sponsor Licence Applications: Why This Matters for Skilled Worker Sponsors

The Home Office has quietly introduced what may prove to be one of the most practically significant sponsor licence guidance updates in recent years: a formal definition of the phrase “operating or trading” for sponsor licence applications.

Sponsor Duties Tightened and Skilled Worker Rules Rewritten for UK Employers

The UK sponsorship regime is undergoing a significant and deliberate shift. The Home Office has introduced a series of updates to sponsor licence guidance over the past year...

Sponsor Duties: A Guide to Record Keeping and Compliance

Navigating the intricacies of sponsorship obligations can be a daunting task for businesses and organisations alike. Among the myriad of responsibilities, one...

Home Office Audits of Care Companies: Sponsor Licence Audit Readiness

The UK care sector continues to rely heavily on sponsoring migrant workers to address persistent staffing shortages. As more care providers obtain...

Sponsor Duties in a New Enforcement Era: How to Stay Compliant

UK businesses have long understood that holding a sponsor licence is a privilege, not a right, but in the current climate of increased compliance audits and revocations, proper management of a sponsor’s duties is more important than ever. 

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. This article focuses on the key areas when assessing Sponsor Licence applications.

Certificates of Sponsorship: All You Need to Know

A Certificate of Sponsorship (“CoS”) is an electronic certificate which must be assigned for each migrant worker who wishes to apply under a relevant sponsored worker route.

Immigration Skills Charge - A Guide for Employers

The UK Immigration Skills Charge (“ISC”) is a fee that UK employers must pay for each migrant worker that is sponsored in the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker categories, unless an exemption applies.

UK to Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights from the 2025 White Paper

The UK Government’s White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, presented to Parliament in May 2025, proposes the most significant changes to legal migration in over a decade, aiming to reduce migration and tighten visa eligibility.

UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Guidance (2025 Updates)

In This Article 1. Overview of the UK Expansion Worker Route 2. Demonstrating a UK Presence for Sponsor Licence Applications 3. Proving a Qualifying Link Between UK and Overseas Entities 4. Evidence of Overseas Operations:...

Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Companies

In an increasingly globalised world, businesses often seek to attract talent from across the globe to remain competitive and innovative....