Hiring international workers: Overview of the Skilled Worker visa

Please note that some of the webinar information may be out of date. As of 22 July 2025, the Skilled Worker visa now requires a higher salary threshold and a minimum skill level of RQF 6 (degree level). Over 100 lower-skilled roles have been removed, including care workers. Some roles remain eligible under the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List. You can read up to date guidance on Sponsoring International Workers. 

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Skilled Worker visa for employers looking to hire international workers in the UK. You will gain essential insights into:

• What the Skilled Worker visa is
• Eligibility criteria, including job roles, skill levels, and salary thresholds
• The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) process and how to assign one
• Key obligations and duties employers must follow when sponsoring a Skilled Worker
• Costs associated with sponsoring a worker, including the immigration skills charge

This session is tailored to HR professionals, hiring managers, and employers seeking to understand more about sponsoring international workers and the relevant immigration routes.

About the trainer, Seraphus

Seraphus is an award-winning specialist immigration and asylum law firm, and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Working with individuals, employers, and civil society organisations, Seraphus works to make good quality immigration advice accessible to the public so they can confidently navigate the next steps in their journey.