Guidance

Lead sponsor guidance: named community sponsorship and refugee study routes

Read the full lead sponsor guidance before you start your application.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration and Home Office
• Published: 29 October 2026

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Lead sponsor guidance: named community sponsorship and refugee study routes (accessible version)

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Lead sponsor guidance: named community sponsorship and refugee study routes

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This guidance sets out the roles and responsibilities for lead sponsors participating in the named sponsorship and refugee study routes.