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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...

Skilled Worker Change of Employment: FAQs

We have published various posts and articles relating to the Skilled Worker Visa, including Skilled Worker Visa Salary Rates and Skilled Worker Visa...

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.

A Beginner's Guide to Self-Sponsorship as a Skilled Worker

One pathway for migrants to work in the UK is through sponsored employment under the Skilled Worker visa route. This type of visa ties a migrant’s permission to stay in the UK to their continued employment with a licensed sponsor.

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 Visa & Senior or Specialist Worker Visa Compared (Part 2)

In This Article 1. Skilled Worker and SSW Routes: Key Considerations for Businesses and Migrants 2. How Salary Thresholds and Going Rates Affect Route Selection 3. Cost Considerations for Sponsoring Skilled Workers 4....