{"id":5343,"date":"2025-03-31T11:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/?p=5343"},"modified":"2025-03-31T11:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:32:36","slug":"key-updates-to-the-guidance-for-employers-sponsoring-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/key-updates-to-the-guidance-for-employers-sponsoring-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Updates to the Guidance for Employers Sponsoring Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 1 January 2025, updated guidance for employers sponsoring Skilled Worker visas came into effect. Key changes include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Recouping CoS Fees<\/strong>: As of December 31, 2024, Skilled Worker sponsors must not recoup any portion of the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fee from the sponsored worker. Violating this rule could result in the revocation of the sponsor license (S2.12).<\/li>\n
  2. Immigration Status Checks<\/strong>: Employers must verify a worker\u2019s immigration status before they begin employment. If a worker has time-limited permission, follow-up checks are required. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty or license revocation (S7.56). Employers must also check and retain evidence of the worker\u2019s entry date (S7.57).<\/li>\n
  3. eVisa Requirements<\/strong>: Biometric Residence Permits are now replaced by eVisas. If a worker is granted entry clearance for more than 6 months and didn\u2019t use the ID check app, they will receive both an eVisa and a 90-day vignette for travel. Workers must create a UKVI account to access their eVisa (S7.58-S7.61).<\/li>\n
  4. Right to Work Checks<\/strong>: Workers can begin employment once their immigration permission becomes valid, provided the necessary right to work check is completed. Employers must use the online right to work check for workers with an eVisa (S7.63).<\/li>\n
  5. Re-entering the UK<\/strong>: Workers who have permission for more than six months can leave and re-enter the UK as often as they wish, as long as their permission remains valid (S7.67).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The above quoted Immigration rules can be found at: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker\/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-2-sponsor-a-worker-general-information-accessible#Immigration_requirements<\/p>\n

    These updates aim to streamline processes and ensure compliance with immigration rules for Skilled Worker visa sponsors. Employers should review these changes to avoid complications with their sponsor license.<\/p>\n

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    Contact Our Immigration Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

    For expert advice regarding any aspect of the UK visa application, please contact our immigration team on 0203 384 3075<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    On 1 January 2025, updated guidance for employers sponsoring Skilled Worker visas came into effect. Key changes include: Recouping CoS Fees: As of December 31, 2024, Skilled Worker sponsors must not recoup any portion of the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fee from the sponsored worker….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nKey Updates to the Guidance for Employers Sponsoring Workers | Migra & Co<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Migra & Co is a leading immigration firm based in London with expertise in Tier 2\/Work Permit, Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Investor, Settlement and Marriage visas for the UK.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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