25 Feb 2026
49 mins
Understand how sponsor licence audits work and how to remain compliant and audit ready at all times.
Resources
Explore our guides, tutorials and webinars for essential immigration information on recruiting and retaining international workers.
Upcoming webinars
Hiring International Talent When Roles Don’t Meet Salary Thresholds
Wednesday 18 March 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 GMT. Free webinar for Scottish employers on understanding salary thresholds, sponsorship limits, and compliant alternatives when roles do not meet Skilled Worker requirements.
Live Salary Calculations Masterclass: Skilled Worker Visa
Wednesday 29 April 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 BST. Free practical webinar for Scottish employers on how to correctly calculate Skilled Worker visa salaries using real GOV.UK examples and immigration rules.
Recruiting International Talent in the South of Scotland: Practical Options for Employers
Wednesday 20 May 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
Health and Care Visa Changes: What Employers Need to Know for Care Worker Roles
28 Jan 2026
25 mins
Understand the July 2025 Health and Care visa changes and what remains possible for Care Worker sponsorship in Scotland.
Hiring International Talent in the Highlands and Islands: Practical Options for Employers
10 Dec 2025
25 mins
Learn practical routes for hiring and retaining international staff across the Highlands and Islands, including options beyond sponsorship.
Guides
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.
Guide to sponsor compliance
As an employer with a sponsor license, you must follow certain rules to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Mythbuster – Sponsoring a worker’s visa
There are many myths about the visa sponsorship process. Here we clear up some of the biggest ones.
Transitioning a worker from a Graduate to a Skilled Worker visa
Hiring international graduates can help fill skill gaps and bring diversity to your team.
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
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.