The Skilled Worker Visa allows UK employers to hire qualified overseas professionals for eligible skilled roles. If your business is facing skills shortages or looking to recruit specialist talent from outside the UK, this route offers a compliant and long-term solution.
At Bishop & Sewell LLP, we assist employers in navigating the end-to-end process; from Sponsor Licence applications to issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and Skilled Worker Visa support for your employees.
To hire under the Skilled Worker route, your business must hold a valid Sponsor Licence issued by the Home Office. This enables you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible overseas workers so they can apply for their visa.
To sponsor an overseas worker, the job must meet:
We assess job descriptions, contracts, and occupation codes to ensure compliance.
As a licensed sponsor, your business must comply with Home Office reporting and record-keeping duties, including:
We provide ongoing immigration compliance support.
Our specialist immigration team assists UK businesses with:
Whether you’re an SME, a multinational company, or a newly established business, we provide tailored legal and practical support.
Whether you’re recruiting internationally for the first time or managing an existing sponsor workforce, we’re here to help.
