Certificate of Sponsorship UK Guide 2025
The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is one of the core components of the UK’s sponsored work visa system. It serves as the official confirmation from a licensed sponsor that a migrant has a genuine job offer in the UK which meets the requirements under the Immigration Rules. Without a valid CoS, an individual cannot apply […]
UK Sponsor Licence Guide 2025
This article provides a detailed guide for UK employers applying for a Sponsor Licence in 2025. It explains what a Sponsor Licence is, how the Home Office assesses applications, the evidence required, and the compliance duties that follow once a licence is granted. The guide is aimed at business owners and HR professionals who need […]
Immigration Act 1971 UK Explained
The Immigration Act 1971 stands as one of the most influential pieces of legislation in the United Kingdom’s immigration framework. It introduced the legal foundation for controlling entry, residence, and removal, and it continues to shape how immigration policy is structured and applied. The Act marked the end of largely unrestricted movement from Commonwealth countries […]
Points Based System Immigration Guide
What this article is about. This guide explains the UK Points Based Immigration System (PBS), how applications are assessed, and why evidential precision is critical. It reflects the July 2025 Skilled Worker reforms (including the £41,700 general threshold and raised skill baseline for new sponsorships) and the January 2025 Student maintenance increases. It also sets […]
UK Sponsorship System: Rules & Visas
The UK sponsorship regime governs the main sponsored work and student routes and sits alongside unsponsored categories such as Global Talent, Innovator Founder and Graduate. For sponsoring organisations, involvement is not a one-off formality but an ongoing compliance commitment under Home Office oversight. Sponsored workers are tied to their sponsoring employer for the sponsored role, […]