New changes to the immigration rules for Care Providers and Workers under the Skilled Worker route (starting from 9 April 2025)
New Recruitment Requirements for Sponsors: Care providers in England looking to sponsor new Care Workers (SOC 6135) and Senior Care Workers (SOC 6136) must now prove they have attempted to recruit from a pool of Skilled Workers already in the UK.
UK Sponsor Licence Crackdown – Sponsor Licence Suspensions and Revocations at all time High
UKVI has stepped up compliance actions in 2024, with a record number of sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. Key changes, including salary thresholds and unethical recruitment practices, have driven this rise.
Self Sponsorship Visa UK – Allowing migrant entrepreneurs to sponsor themselves in the UK
The successful self-sponsorship Visa approval for a company owner in the UK highlight a promising pathway for entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations.