Tier 2 (General)
Sponsorship
This section explains the role of sponsorship in the skilled worker category Tier 2 (General) of the points-based system. You must have a licensed sponsor, who will assign you with a certificate of sponsorship before you can apply to come to the UK to work.
In this section:
- Register of sponsors
- How sponsors must employ migrants
- The certificate of sponsorship
- Withdrawing a certificate of sponsorship
- Sponsor duties
- Changes to your sponsor's licence
If you are a sponsor, see How do I sponsor a migrant? for more information on how to get a license and employ migrants.
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- Register of sponsors - employersPDF 2.4MB opens in a new window