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Avoiding Prohibited Salary Cuts for Sponsored Staff

The 2026 salary threshold is £41,700. Reducing pay below this risks visa curtailment. You must report changes within 10 days to avoid compliance errors.

February 03, 2026
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Calculating Overtime and Allowances for Visa Salary Rules
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Calculating Overtime and Allowances for Visa Salary Rules

UK Skilled Worker visa salary is £41,700 for 2026. Overtime and most allowances are excluded. Transitional provisions end 1 December 2026. Calculate correctly.

January 29, 2026
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New Salary Rules and UK Healthcare Sponsoring Companies
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New Salary Rules and UK Healthcare Sponsoring Companies

2026 UK healthcare visa rules: £41,700 salary threshold. Care worker sponsorship ended 22 July 2025. RQF Level 6 now mandatory. Understand 2026 visa impacts.

January 28, 2026
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Common Salary Calculation Errors in Visa Applications
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Common Salary Calculation Errors in Visa Applications

Avoid UK visa refusal by mastering salary rules. Key 2026 pitfalls include the £41,700 threshold, the 48-hour working cap, and non-eligible allowances.

January 17, 2026
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UK Visa Compliance for Salary Changes and Unpaid Leave
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UK Visa Compliance for Salary Changes and Unpaid Leave

Sponsors must report pay cuts within 10 days. Exceeding four weeks unpaid leave risks visa curtailment under strict 2026 Home Office regulations for staff.

January 12, 2026
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Quantifying the New Entrant Salary Discount Across UK Sectors
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Quantifying the New Entrant Salary Discount Across UK Sectors

The 2026 new entrant salary discount allows a £30,960 minimum. Tech and engineering sectors use this 4-year visa provision to sponsor skilled workers.

November 24, 2025
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UK Shortage Job Salaries: What to Know Before Applying
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UK Shortage Job Salaries: What to Know Before Applying

Immigration Salary List roles mandate a £33,400 minimum in 2026. The 20% going rate discount is gone. You must meet the higher threshold for visa success.

September 24, 2025
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How to Understand Job Codes and UK Visa Salary Requirements
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How to Understand Job Codes and UK Visa Salary Requirements

UK Skilled Worker visa general salary threshold is £41,700 from July 2025. Correct occupation codes are vital; incorrect matching causes visa refusals.

August 13, 2025
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Reporting Job Changes to UKVI While on a Sponsored Visa
Visa Information

Reporting Job Changes to UKVI While on a Sponsored Visa

Report job changes to UKVI within 10 days. The 2026 Skilled Worker salary threshold is £41,700. Understand your notification duties to avoid visa curtailment.

June 15, 2025
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What Job Seekers Don't Know About UK Visa Salary Rules
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What Job Seekers Don't Know About UK Visa Salary Rules

The 2026 Skilled Worker threshold is £41,700. Allowances are excluded. Verify your sponsored job meets minimum pay rules to avoid immediate visa refusal.

June 06, 2025
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