What will the webinar cover?

International recruitment can help employers address skills gaps, widen recruitment options and retain employees who are already working within their organisation.

Employers may be able to recruit international workers who already hold the right to work in the UK, while sponsorship can provide an additional route for recruiting new employees or retaining existing staff. This introductory session will explain the main options and the support available to employers in Scotland.

Participants will hear from an immigration lawyer at Seraphus about:

  • 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

The session will include a live Q&A with an immigration lawyer and will explain how employers can book free advice appointments available through Scotland’s Migration Service.

Who should attend?

This session will be particularly beneficial for:

  • Employers considering recruiting international workers
  • Organisations considering applying for a sponsor licence
  • Employers seeking to retain international employees
  • Business owners and managers
  • HR and recruitment professionals

When is the webinar?

8 September 13:00 – 14:00 BST.

Register in advance (events.teams.microsoft.com)

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About the trainer, Seraphus

Seraphus is a specialist immigration law firm and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Their lawyers provide clear, practical guidance to help Scottish employers understand their international recruitment options, navigate the sponsorship system and meet their responsibilities.