10 Dec 2025
25 mins
Hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service in partnership with Seraphus, this webinar explains practical immigration pathways available to employers facing skills shortages in rural and island communities.
The session covers how to hire international workers already in Scotland, when sponsorship is the right approach, what to consider when sponsorship is not possible, and strategies for reaching and retaining international talent in remote areas. It also includes examples from key Highlands and Islands sectors and a Scotland’s Migration Service success story from a local small business.
About the webinar
During the webinar you will learn:
- Options for hiring international talent already living in Scotland (students, graduates, and dependants)
- When sponsorship is appropriate and how employers can begin the process
- What to consider when sponsorship is not possible
- How to reach, attract, and retain international workers in rural and island communities
- Examples from key Highlands and Islands sectors, including hospitality, renewables, and engineering
- A Scotland’s Migration Service success story from a Scottish small business
About the trainer, Seraphus
Seraphus is a specialist 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 and visa processes.
This session was hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service and delivered in partnership with Seraphus.