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Scale-Up vs Skilled Worker Visa: 2026 UK Route Comparison

£41,700 is the Skilled Worker minimum. Scale-Up visas require £39,100. Sponsorship stops at 6 months. Both 2026 routes grant ILR status after exactly 5 years.

Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Switching Your UK Work Visa
Visa Information

Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Switching Your UK Work Visa

The 2026 Skilled Worker visa demands a £41,700 salary. CoS validity lasts exactly 3 months. Avoid 7 critical errors when switching your UK work visa.

April 30, 2026
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What Students Don't Know About Switching to Skilled Worker
UK Immigration

What Students Don't Know About Switching to Skilled Worker

The UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold hit £38,700 in April 2026. Switch from a student visa safely. Claim the 70% new entrant discount before age 26.

April 29, 2026
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5 Steps to Switch Your Visa as a PhD Holder
UK Immigration

5 Steps to Switch Your Visa as a PhD Holder

£37,500 is the 2026 salary threshold for PhD holders switching to a UK Skilled Worker visa. Follow 5 exact steps. Search 105,000+ active sponsors now.

April 19, 2026
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What Job Seekers Don't Know About Sponsor License Ratings
Sponsorship

What Job Seekers Don't Know About Sponsor License Ratings

A-rated UK sponsors ensure 95% visa success. B-ratings cause delays. 47,000+ employers hold licences. Understand 2026 rules for your visa application.

April 07, 2026
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Maternity and Paternity Rights for UK Sponsored Employees
Sponsorship

Maternity and Paternity Rights for UK Sponsored Employees

UK sponsored workers: Parental leave is a day one right from April 6, 2026. Statutory pay after 26 weeks. Visa status remains secure. Plan your family leave.

March 26, 2026
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What Job Seekers Don't Know About Annual Sponsor Limits
Sponsorship

What Job Seekers Don't Know About Annual Sponsor Limits

UK employers have annual Undefined CoS limits, impacting your job offer. Standard allocation increases take 18 weeks. Under 2026 rules, unused CoS expire.

March 14, 2026
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Planning Settlement from Day One of UK Sponsorship
UK Immigration

Planning Settlement from Day One of UK Sponsorship

ILR needs 5 years' continuous residence. Absences over 180 days a year reset the clock. 2026 reforms may change rules. Plan your UK settlement from day one.

March 10, 2026
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Handling Unpaid Absences Beyond the Four Week Limit
Sponsorship

Handling Unpaid Absences Beyond the Four Week Limit

Sponsored workers face a 4-week unpaid leave limit. Employers must report breaches within 10 days. Exceeding this risks visa curtailment under 2026 rules.

February 05, 2026
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How to Negotiate Your Exit Date to Protect Your Visa
Visa Information

How to Negotiate Your Exit Date to Protect Your Visa

Sponsors report termination in 10 days, triggering your 60-day curtailment. Negotiate exit dates to protect your 2026 UK visa status and avoid overstaying.

January 31, 2026
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