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Use this step-by-step guide if you are a sponsor using miscellaneous certificate of sponsorship (CoS) functions.
Tech Nation has become part of Founders Forum Group and will continue to assess digital technology applications for the Global Talent visa.
Guidance to apply to come to the UK as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or to extend your stay.
Examples of the evidence you must send us to extend your Global Talent permission or to apply for settlement.
Use this step-by-step manual if you are a Creative Worker sponsor managing groups of certificate of sponsorship (CoS).
A list of employing or hosting institutions approved by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for Global Talent.
Immigration staff guidance on applications from representatives of overseas businesses.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications from Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications from people who wish to come to the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme visa category.
UK Visas and Immigration guidance for how it handles applications from sheep shearers made outside the UK.
Guidance for student sponsors, migrants and short-term students on temporary concessions in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
This is advice for UK sponsors of workers and temporary workers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Part 7 of the Immigration Act concerns public sector workers.
List of legacy authorised organisations for a Start-up visa
Immigration staff guidance on renewing a sponsor’s licence.
Immigration staff guidance on applications for leave from domestic workers in private households.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications in the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.
Guide for applicants who are considering on making a visa application, or sponsoring an applicant if they want to work in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the S2 Healthcare Visitor route.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the High Potential Individual route.
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