Skilled Worker Sponsor Companies

Who should use Skilled Worker Sponsor Companies?

Candidates who need a qualifying Skilled Worker job offer from an employer with a relevant sponsor licence.

How should I use Skilled Worker Sponsor Companies?

Use this page to identify employers whose register entries mention Skilled Worker routes, then verify the vacancy, salary, SOC code, and CoS process before relying on the role.

Checks before applying

• Confirm the employer is A-rated on the current register.
• Check the job duties against the eligible occupation-code guidance.
• Ask whether the employer can issue a CoS for this vacancy and timeline.

What should I check before applying to a licensed sponsor?

Review the current employer licence status on GOV.UK, compare the job duties with current route requirements, and ask about Certificate of Sponsorship timing before accepting an offer.

Does a sponsor licence mean a company will sponsor my job?

No. A sponsor licence is only the employer-level permission. The specific role and any visa question must be checked with the employer, official GOV.UK guidance, or a regulated adviser.

How should I check a sponsor before applying?

Check the employer name, route, rating, and location against the current GOV.UK register, then confirm role-level sponsorship with the employer before relying on the vacancy.