Guides
Plain-English explainers on UK Skilled Worker visas, SOC 2020 occupation codes, salary thresholds, and the sponsor licensing system. Every guide cites the underlying GOV.UK source so you can verify it yourself.
- SOC codes9 min read
Complete Guide to SOC 2020 Codes for UK Skilled Worker Visas
SOC 2020 codes are the four-digit occupation IDs that decide whether your job is eligible for a UK Skilled Worker visa and what salary you need to earn. This guide explains where they come from, how the Home Office uses them, and how to pick the right one.
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- Salary thresholds10 min read
2026 Salary Thresholds for the UK Skilled Worker Visa: Full Breakdown
In 2026 the UK Skilled Worker visa runs two salary floors at once: a general minimum and a SOC-code-specific going rate. This guide breaks down both, lists the discounts, and shows worked examples for nurses, software developers, chefs, and engineers.
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- Visa routes11 min read
Health & Care Worker Visa: How to Find a Licensed Sponsor in 2026
The Health & Care Worker visa is a discounted variant of the Skilled Worker route for nurses, doctors, paramedics, social workers and care staff. This guide explains who qualifies, what the reduced salary floor is, and how to pick a licensed sponsor without getting burned by a recently-revoked care provider.
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- How-to12 min read
UK Visa Sponsorship FAQ for Overseas Applicants (2026)
A long-form FAQ for overseas applicants approaching the UK Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker routes for the first time. Covers what a sponsor is, how a Certificate of Sponsorship works, the 2026 fees, family-member rules, and the most common reasons applications get refused.
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- Reference9 min read
How the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors Works (and Doesn’t)
The Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers) is the official list of every UK employer cleared to sponsor a Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa. This guide explains how a company gets on it, what the A-rating and B-rating actually mean, why a sponsor might silently disappear, and what the register does not tell you.
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