Public resources
UK sponsorship information, checked against official sources.
Use these guides to understand the public rules before you assess a vacancy. Each page shows when it was last reviewed and links to the official government source.
Health and Care Worker codes
Health and Care Worker visa occupation codes, what is currently eligible
A current guide to the Health and Care Worker visa occupation codes, including the main eligible list, in country care roles and transitional codes.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Sponsor licence check
How to check if a UK employer has a sponsor licence
A practical guide to checking the official UK sponsor register before you spend time applying for a sponsored role.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Salary requirements
Skilled Worker salary requirements explained
Understand the standard Skilled Worker salary threshold, going rates and the main situations where different salary rules apply.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Occupation codes
Skilled Worker occupation codes and skill level
A practical explanation of occupation codes, skill level and the July 2025 Skilled Worker eligibility changes.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Care worker route
Care worker sponsorship changes for overseas applicants
What changed for overseas care worker and senior care worker recruitment from 22 July 2025, and what the transition means.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Immigration Salary List
What the Immigration Salary List means for Skilled Worker jobs
Understand what the Immigration Salary List is, how the salary rules differ, and why location and occupation code still matter.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Nursing sponsorship
UK nurse visa sponsorship jobs, what to check before you apply
A practical guide for international nurses searching for UK jobs with visa sponsorship, including sponsor checks, nursing occupation codes, registration and salary context.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
NHS sponsorship
NHS jobs with visa sponsorship, how to check a vacancy properly
How international applicants can check NHS vacancies for sponsor status, occupation code, salary and visa sponsorship wording before applying.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Pharmacist sponsorship
Pharmacist visa sponsorship UK, occupation, sponsor and salary checks
A current guide to UK pharmacist jobs with visa sponsorship, including SOC 2251, Health and Care Worker route context, sponsor checks and registration.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Radiographer sponsorship
Radiographer visa sponsorship UK, what international applicants should check
A practical guide to UK radiographer jobs with visa sponsorship, SOC 2254, Health and Care Worker route context, salary and sponsor checks.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Engineering sponsorship
Engineering jobs with visa sponsorship UK, how to search more effectively
How international engineers can search UK sponsored roles using employer licence checks, occupation codes, going rates and direct applications.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Digital and IT sponsorship
Software and IT jobs with visa sponsorship UK, sponsor and salary checks
A guide for international software and IT professionals searching UK sponsorship roles across software, cyber security, architecture, systems and DevOps.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Teaching sponsorship
Teacher jobs with visa sponsorship UK, what overseas teachers should check
A practical guide to UK teaching jobs with visa sponsorship, sponsor licences, education salary rules and professional requirements.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
Certificate of Sponsorship
Certificate of Sponsorship explained, what a Skilled Worker applicant should know
Understand what a UK Certificate of Sponsorship is, who assigns it, how it is used and why workers should not be charged the CoS fee.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026