UK Visa Sponsorship for Employers: Benefits, Process and Support

Hosted by Capital City Partnership in partnership with Scotland’s Migration Service, this introductory webinar explores how international recruitment can help employers access a wider talent pool, address skills gaps and retain valued employees. The session explores options for recruiting workers who already hold the right to work in the UK, alongside the process of becoming a licensed sponsor. Employers will gain a practical understanding of how sponsorship can support recruitment and retention and the responsibilities involved.

About the webinar

During the webinar you will learn:

• The benefits of international recruitment and becoming a licensed sponsor
• How to recruit international workers who already hold the right to work, including Graduate, Student and Family visa holders
• How to apply for a sponsor licence and sponsor a worker
• How to use sponsorship to recruit new employees or retain existing staff
• Skilled Worker salary requirements and when salary reductions may apply, including for new entrants such as graduates
• Key sponsor duties and responsibilities

About the trainer, Seraphus

Seraphus is an immigration law firm and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Working with individuals, employers, and civil society organisations, Seraphus makes high-quality immigration advice accessible, helping employers confidently navigate sponsorship duties and compliance requirements.

This session was hosted by Capital City Partnership in partnership with Scotland’s Migration Service and delivered by Seraphus.