18 Mar 2026
33 minutes
Hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service in partnership with Seraphus, this webinar explains what it means when a role does not meet Skilled Worker salary requirements and how employers can plan compliant recruitment strategies. The session focuses on practical, lawful alternatives to sponsorship and helps employers understand when sponsorship is viable, when it is not, and how to approach workforce planning realistically. Employers will gain clear guidance on avoiding non-compliant approaches while managing candidate expectations effectively.
About the webinar
During the webinar you will learn:
- What it means when a role does not meet Skilled Worker salary requirements
- When sponsorship is not possible under current salary rules
- Lawful alternatives to sponsorship
- Timing strategies, including waiting or progression pathways
- How to assess whether sponsorship may become viable in future
- How to manage candidate expectations clearly and fairly
- Common risks and non-compliant workarounds to avoid
- When and how to seek legal advice
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 Scotland’s Migration Service and delivered in partnership with Seraphus.