What will the webinar cover?
This session will provide a clear introduction to hiring international talent for employers in the South of Scotland. The webinar will explain the main visa routes available to employers across sectors, how sponsorship works in practice, and what recent immigration changes mean for workforce planning.
Across many sectors in the region, employers are experiencing challenges recruiting skilled staff locally. International recruitment can provide one potential route to addressing workforce shortages, but many businesses are unsure where to begin or how the immigration system works.
Participants will hear from an immigration lawyer at Seraphus about:
- How the Skilled Worker visa works for employers
- What a sponsor licence is and when it is required
- Minimum salary requirements and how they apply to sponsored roles
- Alternative routes where international workers may already have the right to work in the UK
- Temporary Worker visa options for sector-specific needs
- Planning considerations when sponsoring international workers, including family members and long-term retention
- Real examples of businesses using international recruitment to address workforce challenges
The session will also showcase real examples of businesses using international recruitment to address workforce challenges and highlight common questions employers have when first considering international recruitment. At the end participants will be able to take part in a live Q&A session where they can raise specific questions directly with a lawyer.
Who should attend?
This session will be particularly beneficial for:
- Employers in the South of Scotland considering recruiting international workers
- SMEs exploring international recruitment for the first time
- HR professionals and hiring managers
- Organisations experiencing skills shortages or workforce planning challenges
- Employers unsure how the immigration system works for recruitment
When is the webinar?
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 BST
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About the trainer, Seraphus
Seraphus is a specialist immigration law firm and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Their lawyers provide clear, practical guidance to help Scottish employers understand immigration routes, sponsor international workers, and make informed workforce planning decisions.