Sponsor licence for restaurants and hospitality
Sponsor licence for restaurants, takeaways and hotels: which roles can still be sponsored after the July 2025 changes, and how to stay compliant.
Find out moreSponsor licence for IT companies and tech businesses
Sponsor licence for IT companies and tech start-ups: which roles qualify, 2026 salary rules, new entrants and Graduate visa hires. Manchester advisers.
Find out moreSponsor licence for construction and engineering
Sponsor licence for construction and engineering firms: which trades and engineering roles can be sponsored in 2026, and the shortage list deadline.
Find out moreSponsor licence for care homes and home care
Sponsor licence for care homes and home care providers: the 2025 closure of overseas care worker recruitment, switching until 2028, and compliance.
Find out moreWhy sponsor licence rules differ by industry
Since July 2025, most new sponsored jobs must be at degree level (RQF 6) and pay at least £41,700 a year, or the going rate if higher. That still covers most tech and engineering roles, but it rules out many hospitality and care roles. Construction trades depend on the temporary shortage list, which runs until 31 December 2026 unless extended.
Sponsor licence by industry: what each guide covers
Each guide explains:
- Which roles in that sector can still be sponsored, and at what salary
- What has changed since July 2025, and what is changing next
- The compliance risks that matter most in that industry
- Practical ways to recruit legally, including people already in the UK
Compliance applies to every industry
Whatever your sector, a sponsor licence comes with duties: right to work checks, record-keeping, reporting changes on time, and paying sponsored workers what you promised. Our sponsor licence compliance service helps employers in every industry stay ready for Home Office visits.
Not sure where your business fits?
Contact us with the roles you want to fill and we'll check them against the current rules before you spend anything on a licence. We're IAA-regulated and based in Manchester, working with employers across the UK.
Common questions
Which industries can still sponsor overseas workers?
Any industry can, if the role is at the required skill level and salary. In practice, tech, engineering and professional roles qualify most often, while many hospitality and care roles no longer do.
Is my industry covered by a sponsor licence by industry guide?
We currently have guides for restaurants and hospitality, IT and technology, construction and engineering, and care homes. If your sector isn’t listed, contact us and we’ll check your roles.
Do I need a different sponsor licence for each industry?
No. There is one sponsor licence for all Skilled Worker roles. What differs between industries is which roles can be sponsored.