Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
Sponsorship
This page explains how you get points for a certificate of sponsorship to be able to apply under the sportsperson category (Tier 2 Sportsperson) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZB - 245ZH of part 6A which you can find on the right of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.
How points are awarded for a certificate of sponsorship
Your sponsor will give you a certificate of sponsorship if:
- you are qualified to do the job;
- you plan to base yourself in the United Kingdom; and
- you will comply with the conditions of your permission to stay and leave the United Kingdom when your leave runs out.
On your certificate of sponsorship you must also have a governing body endorsement number, which your sponsor is responsible for. See a full list of all governing bodies.
See also
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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Resident labour market test
This is the process an employer must follow before employing a person who is not a permanent resident of the United Kingdom if he/she is first required to show that no resident worker could be found to take a job.
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Shortage occupations
Specific types of work that have been officially listed as ones for which there are not enough resident workers to fill available jobs. Employers who wish to hire a worker from outside the European Economic Area to fill a vacancy that is on a list of shortage occupations may do so without carrying out a resident labour market test.