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Skilled Worker visa sponsors

122,238 employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas, according to the Home Office register updated 2 October 2026. 122,153 of them are A-rated. Skilled Worker is the main route for sponsored jobs. You need a job offer from a licensed sponsor in an eligible occupation that meets the salary requirements, and it can lead to settlement.

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A-rated Skilled Worker sponsors

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Skilled Worker visa sponsorship: common questions

How many employers can sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
122,238 licensed employers, 122,153 of them A-rated.
How do I find a Skilled Worker visa sponsor?
Search the register of licensed sponsors on Horus by town or company name, filtered to the Skilled Worker route, then check each employer's job ads for roles that offer sponsorship.
What is the Skilled Worker visa?
The Skilled Worker visa is the main route for sponsored jobs. You need a job offer from a licensed sponsor in an eligible occupation that meets the salary requirements, and it can lead to settlement. Check the current rules on GOV.UK before applying.

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