Employers and sponsors
This page provides key guidance and information provided by the Government for United Kingdom employers on employing migrant workers, including those under the new points-based system.
On our website
Sponsorship under the points-based system
Information for employers on applying for a licence to sponsor and bring migrants in to the United Kingdom under the points-based system.
Preventing illegal working
Information about employers' responsibilities in relation to the law on preventing illegal working, including important details of changes to the law introduced on 29 February 2008.
Bringing migrants to work in the United Kingdom
Guidance for employers on bringing migrants to the United Kingdom to work through the work permit arrangements.
Support for employers
Information on a range of support available to employers of migrant workers, including assistance with checking a person's entitlement to work in the United Kingdom.
Useful websites
Business Link
The Business Link website provides advice on employing migrant workers, including a useful interactive guide to assist employers in checking a person's entitlement to work in the United Kingdom. Other localised business service sites have similar information.
Business Gateway
Visit this website for advice if your business is in lowland Scotland.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Visit this website for advice if your business is in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
NI Business Info
Visit this website for advice if your business is in Northern Ireland.
HM Revenue & Customs
The HM Revenue and Customs website has a range of information for employers, including guidance on determining a person's employment status (whether they are employed or self-employed).
Public Register of Authentic Identity and Travel Documents Online
PRADO, on the Council of the European Union website, is a very useful resource for checking the authenticity of European documents, including those issued by the United Kingdom.
News & updates
Terms explained
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Points-based system
Our immigration system for managing applications by people who wish to come to the United Kingdom to work, train or study.