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 United Kingdom 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.
News & updates
- Tier 5 (temporary worker) - government authorised exchange - additional guidance
- Overseas government employees switching into Tier 5 (temporary worker) - international agreements
- Points-based system: approved English language tests for Tier 1 and Tier 2
- Government-approved shortage occupation list for Tier 2 of the points-based system