Sponsor Licence Compliance Retainer: Ongoing Immigration Support for UK Employers
At Outpost, we provide a dedicated compliance retainer service designed to protect your sponsor licence, reduce risk, and give HR teams confidence in managing immigration responsibilities.
Right to Work Checks for Skilled Workers: A Guide for Sponsor Companies
Employers must carry out compliant Right to Work (RTW) checks on their staff before employment begins. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties and if you are a sponsor, revocation of your sponsor licence. This guide explains how UK employers should conduct right to work checks, particularly when employing Skilled Workers.
UK Immigration Rules Changes March 2026: Key Updates for Employers and Migrants
On 5 March 2026, the UK government published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1691, introducing amendments affecting immigration routes.
Can I Be Self-Employed or Own My Own Business on a Skilled Worker Visa?
If you are in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, you may be wondering whether you can start your own business or take on self-employed work as a sole trader, freelancer or contractor alongside your sponsored job. Understanding the immigration rules is vital to avoid breaching your visa conditions.
Immigration Salary List & Temporary Shortage List Explained (Skilled Worker Visa UK)
For employers recruiting overseas talent and foreign professionals seeking UK sponsorship, understanding how the Immigration Salary List and Temporary Shortage List operate is crucial to meeting Skilled Worker visa requirements.
Visa Conditions in the UK: Rules for Skilled Workers, Dependants & After Settlement
If you are in the UK on a Skilled Worker or Dependant visa you must to understand the visa conditions attached to your status. Breaching your visa conditions can lead to curtailment, refusal of future applications, or even removal from the UK.
Health and Care Worker Visa for Care Workers in 2026
Clear guidance for care workers on the UK Health and Care Worker visa, Skilled Worker rules, salary thresholds, recent changes and dependant restrictions.
Skilled Worker Visa Fee Calculation: How Much Does It Cost in 2026
If your company is sponsoring a Skilled Worker, understanding the associated fees is crucial. From visa application fees to immigration health surcharges, here’s a complete guide to help your business plan ahead.
EU Settlement Scheme Update 2026: Important Changes to Travel, Settled Status & Residence Rules
The Home Office has issued an important update for EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status holders, confirming changes that affect travel to and from the UK, applications for settled status, and the automatic conversion of pre-settled status. If you hold pre-settled or settled status, these changes are particularly important.
UK Student Visa: A Complete Guide for International Students
Learn all about the UK Student Visa route (previously T4 Student and Tier 4 General Student), which allows international students to study at recognised educational institutions in the United Kingdom.
UK Skilled Worker Dependant Visas: Complete Guide for Bringing Your Family to the UK
Bring your family to the UK on a Skilled Worker dependant visa. Expert legal advice on eligibility, extensions, and settlement.
Understanding Sponsor Duties for UK Employers: A Guide to Licence Compliance
UK employers who hold a sponsor licence under the immigration system carry important responsibilities. This guide explains the key obligations for licensed sponsors and how employers can manage their sponsor duties effectively.
How to Calculate the Skilled Worker Salary Requirements in 2026
This guide explains how to calculate the Skilled Worker salary correctly in 2026, including minimum thresholds, going rates and common pitfalls that lead to refusals or compliance action.
UK Sponsor Licences: A Complete Guide for Employers
Learn what a UK Sponsor Licence is, why employers need one, and how it enables businesses to recruit overseas skilled workers legally.
UK Immigration Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know
UK Immigration Changes 2026 | Visas, Settlement & ETA Updates
Learn how UK immigration rules are changing in 2026, including English language requirements, ETAs, settlement reforms and digital visas. Expert legal guidance.