28 Apr 2026
59 minutes
Understand how to calculate Skilled Worker salaries correctly using GOV.UK guidance and real-world examples.
Resources
Explore our guides, tutorials and webinars for essential immigration information on recruiting and retaining international workers.
Upcoming webinars
Recruiting International Talent in the South of Scotland: Practical Options for Employers
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 BST. Free practical webinar and Q&A for employers in the South of Scotland explaining visa routes and sponsor licences for recruiting international workers and planning your workforce.
Webinar recordings
Hiring International Talent When Roles Don’t Meet Salary Thresholds
18 Mar 2026
33 minutes
Understand what to do when roles do not meet Skilled Worker salary requirements and explore compliant recruitment alternatives.
Sponsor Licence Audits and Ongoing Compliance
25 Feb 2026
49 mins
Understand how sponsor licence audits work and how to remain compliant and audit ready at all times.
Guides
Hybrid and remote working for sponsored workers
Understand how hybrid and remote working affects sponsored workers, including when changes must be reported and how to stay compliant with Home Office requirements.
When a sponsored worker leaves your business
Learn what to do when a sponsored worker leaves your business, including reporting requirements, deadlines, and key compliance steps.
Health and Care Visa Changes for Care Worker Roles
Health and Care visa changes for Care Worker roles explained. Learn recruitment options, salary thresholds, and employer responsibilities.
Guide: English Language Requirements for UK Work and Study Visas
What’s changing, who it affects, and what employers and applicants need to know.
Hiring International Graduates: A Quick Guide for Employers
Learn how your organisation can hire and retain international graduates already in the UK.
Supporting seasonal workers
Learn more about the support employers can offer to their seasonal staff.
GP Practice Visa Sponsorship Guide
Learn how your General Practitioner (GP) practice can recruit international healthcare workers.
Guide to Sponsor Licence
Get a quick overview of the steps involved in applying for a Sponsor Licence.
Sponsor compliance: Five key duties
As an employer with a sponsor license, you must follow certain rules to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Features
New funded scheme for the Adult Social Care Sector
Further to the July 2025 changes to the Health and Care visa, the Scottish Government has announced a £500,000 fund to support employers with the cost of hiring international displaced social care workers.
Immigration system changes announced 14 October 2025
On 14 October 2025, the UK Government announced major changes to the immigration rules. They will impact students, workers, visitors, and families. The changes will come into effect on different dates. The changes relevant to employers and investors are summarised in this article.
Skilled Worker visa changes (July 2025)
On 22 July 2025 the Skilled Worker visa changed, salary thresholds increased, and occupational eligibility has been affected. Read about the changes which may impact your business.
UK Government plans to change the immigration system
In May 2025, the UK Government proposed changes to the immigration system. Find out how these future changes could impact employers and international workers.
Case studies
Preparing for a sponsor licence audit and understanding compliance
How Scotland’s Migration Service helps employers prepare for audits, manage certificates of sponsorship, and meet compliance duties.
Supporting entrepreneurs exploring the Innovator Founder visa
How entrepreneurs use Scotland’s Migration Service to understand the Innovator Founder visa and plan their next steps.
Support for Health and Care employers navigating visa changes
How Scotland’s Migration Service supports health and care employers to understand visa changes and adapt recruitment plans.
Expert advice for a space industry business
Learn about how Scotland’s Migration Service helped a space industry business to smoothly manage the UK immigration and visa process.
Webinar on the sponsor licence and Skilled Worker visa
Find out about a webinar Scotland's Migration Service held for the Enable Works team in Dundee to help them support their international service users in finding employment.
Tutorials
How to Check the Minimum Salary for a Skilled Worker Role
10 Mar 2026
5 mins
A quick guide to checking the minimum salary for a Skilled Worker role using occupation codes, going rates and UK visa salary rules.
How to write a job description for sponsorship
17 Mar 2026
3 mins
A quick guide to writing a compliant job description for sponsorship, covering duties, SOC codes, skill level, and salary requirements.
How to find the correct SOC code for a job role
17 Mar 2026
3 mins
A quick guide to identifying the correct SOC code for a job role using duties, GOV.UK occupation lists, and the CASCOT tool.