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Guidance for employers. You need to have a sponsor licence to hire workers from outside the UK.
Check if an occupation code is eligible for the PhD salary discount on the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes - and how much you'll need to be paid.
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Skilled Worker.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcomes and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.
Information and guidance for those looking for a job
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees,...
Find out which research jobs may require an ATAS certificate when applying for a visa to work in the UK.
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