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This is advice for UK sponsors of workers and temporary workers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.
Guides for sponsors on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, including eligibility criteria, how to apply as a sponsor and advice about how to make your guests welcome in the UK.
Interactive form for sponsors that don’t have access to the sponsorship management system (SMS) to appoint a new level 1 user.
How to apply for a Student sponsor licence.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Guidance about the premium customer service for employers, explaining the benefits, costs, eligibility and how to apply.
List of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
Visa data by local authority in separate tables for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Guide to the sponsorship documents that businesses and educational institutions must keep.
Information and guidance on handling visa applications made outside the UK.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
What happens if you're a sponsored employee and your sponsor loses their licence, has a suspended licence
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