19 Nov 2025
27 mins
Hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service in partnership with Seraphus, this webinar explains how the immigration changes announced on 14 October 2025 will affect sponsorship and workforce planning in Scotland. The session covers higher English language requirements, shorter Graduate visa durations, and new opportunities under the High Potential Individual and Innovator Founder routes. It will help employers understand the impact of these updates on attracting and retaining international talent.
About the webinar
During the webinar you will learn:
- Overview of the immigration rule changes and timelines
- New English language requirement (B2 level) for Skilled Worker and related routes
- Future reduction of the Graduate visa term and what this means for retention
- Expanded High Potential Individual route and new annual cap
- Changes to the Innovator Founder visa and how they open new graduate pathways
- Increase to the Immigration Skills Charge
- How these updates may affect workforce planning for Scottish employers
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.