How do I sponsor a migrant?
Tier 5 - government authorised exchange
This page explains the duties you have as a sponsor under the tier 5 - government authorised exchange category of the points-based system.
Your sponsor duties when assigning a certificate of sponsorship
The government department must also send a copy of the above letter to the overarching body that administers the scheme.
The overarching body that assigns a certificate of sponsorship to the migrant will be guaranteeing that the migrant:
- is seeking entry to the United Kingdom to work or train temporarily here through an approved exchange scheme;
- does not intend to establish a business in the United Kingdom; and
- meets the requirements of the individual exchange scheme.
Terms explained
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Certificate of sponsorship
This is a virtual document (a unique reference number) that an organisation gives to migrants they want to employ, and that the migrant uses when applying.under the points-based system for coming to the United Kingdom to work, train or study. Also known as confirmation of acceptance for studies.
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S/NVQ level 3
This refers to either the Scottish Vocational Qualification or the National Vocational Qualification at level 3. A qualification at this level is one that shows competence that involves the application of knowledge in a broad range of varied work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required.