The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is one of the largest and most frequently underestimated costs of sponsoring migrant workers and one of the easiest to get wrong. This guide explains who has to pay it, how much it costs in 2026, which roles are exempt, and the mistakes that cause employers to over or underpay.

This guide explains who qualifies, how the continuous residence and absence rules work, what the application involves, and the "earned settlement" reforms that could change the qualifying period for people who have not yet settled.

This guide explains the rules for switching sponsors in 2026, including when a new application is required, salary requirements, timelines, redundancy risks, and common mistakes to avoid.

This guide explains what suspension and revocation mean, what triggers Home Office action and what you should do if your licence is at risk.

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.

‍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.

On 5 March 2026, the UK government published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 1691, introducing amendments affecting immigration routes.

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.

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.

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.

Clear guidance for care workers on the UK Health and Care Worker visa, Skilled Worker rules, salary thresholds, recent changes and dependant restrictions.

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.

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.

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.

Bring your family to the UK on a Skilled Worker dependant visa. Expert legal advice on eligibility, extensions, and settlement.

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.

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.

Learn what a UK Sponsor Licence is, why employers need one, and how it enables businesses to recruit overseas skilled workers legally.