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The UK Visa Sponsorship Landscape: Routes, Rules, and What Employers Actually Look For Finding credible pathways into the UK job market starts with understanding how sponsorship works and what makes an offer compliant. The most common work route is the Skilled Worker visa, where an approved employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) against an eligible occupation code listed in Appendix Skilled Occupations. Employers must hold a sponsor licence, agree to compliance duties, and pay the Immigration Skills Charge; candidates must meet English-language and salary requirements tied to the role’s going rate. Health and Care, Scale-up, and Global Business Mobility routes cover additional scenarios, while Graduate route holders inside the UK can sometimes switch into Skilled Worker...