Explore our guides, tutorials and webinars for essential immigration information on recruiting and retaining international workers.

Webinars

Hiring international workers: overview of the sponsor licence

13 Nov 2024

47 mins

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the sponsor licence for employers looking to hire international workers in the UK.

Right to work checks for hiring international workers

23 Oct 2024

38mins

This webinar provides a detailed guide for employers and organisations on conducting mandatory right to work checks when hiring international workers, students and volunteers for work in the UK.

Recruiting international students, interns and volunteers

30 Sep 2024

33 mins

An overview of the UK visa and immigration routes which enable non-UK nationals living in Scotland to engage in part-time work, internships or volunteering.

Guides

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.

Salary calculation for sponsoring a Skilled Worker

Breakdown of calculating the salary threshold for employing and paying a skilled worker.

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.

Who is eligible for the Skilled Worker New Entrant discount?

Guide to minimum salary thresholds for skilled workers when a new entrant discount is applied.

Features

Understand the 2024 Sponsor Licence updates: a guide for employers

There were many changes to UK immigration rules in 2024. These directly affect employers who hire international staff. It’s important for you to understand these legal requirements.

Changes to the skilled worker route: what employers need to know

These changes affect how businesses hire and keep international talent. It's important for employers who sponsor skilled workers to understand these updates.  

Understand the new entrant discount in the Skilled Worker route: a guide for employers

The Skilled Worker visa route changed in 2024. Find out how it offers new opportunities for employers sponsoring 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.

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