How do I sponsor a migrant?
Register of sponsors
This page explains what the register of sponsors for the points-based system is and what you must do get on to the register.
Changes to sponsor guidance for Tiers 2, 4 and 5
Changes to sponsor guidance for Tiers 2, 4 and 5
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What is the register of sponsors?
Under the points-based system, if you are an employer or education provider who wants to act as a sponsor, you will need a licence. Once you get a licence, you are added to the register of sponsors.
The register of sponsors has the name, location and rating of the organisation, and the current register can be downloaded from the right side of this page.
Who can apply to join the register of sponsors now?
You can apply for licences for tiers 2, 4 and 5 now.
How do I get on the register of sponsors?
You must meet the following criteria to join the register:
- you are a legitimate organisation working within the law in the United Kingdom;
- there are no reasons to believe that you are a threat to immigration control; and
- your organisation will meet its sponsorship duties.
This is to make sure that those working or studying in the United Kingdom do so legally. You will be awarded an A rating or a B rating on the register.
See the section on Applying for a licence for more information on what you must do to get a licence.
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Terms explained
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Legitimate organisation
An organisation that is working legally.
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Sponsorship duties
The responsibilities organisations have when they sponsor migrants under the points-based system. The duties are record keeping, reporting, compliance, co-operating with us and tier specific duties.
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Work permit
Permission to work in the United Kingdom that is given to someone who has no automatic right to work here but has met the requirements to be allowed to do so.
Policy & Law
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