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Updated: 07/10/2020
Hiring from the EU is changing - read on to find out how this can affect you

Thinking of hiring from the EU?

The way you hire from the EU is changing from 1st January 2021. You will need to be a registered licensed sponsor in order to hire eligible candidates from outside the UK.

Free movement is ending as the new points-based system introduces job, salary and language requirements. This new system treats EU and non-EU citizens equally and you will need a sponsor licence to hire eligible candidates from outside the UK.

How do I register as a licensed sponsor?

Before applying to be a sponsor you should:
  • check that the people you want to hire will meet the requirements for coming to the UK for work
  • check your business is eligible

To apply, you will need to:
  1. choose the type of skilled worker licence you want to apply for
  2. put appropriate systems in place to act as a sponsor
  3. apply online and pay the fee
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Requirements for working in the UK:
  • The applicant must have a job offer from an approved sponsor
  • The job must meet the required salary and skill levels (see 'Who can I hire with a sponsor licence?')
  • The applicant must meet the required level of English

Becoming a sponsor:
  • It can take up to 8 weeks for your sponsor licence to be approved
  • The licence is valid for up to 4 years, enabling you to recruit skilled workers globally
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Click here for further UK guidance on becoming a sponsor
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Who can I hire with a sponsor licence?

A sponsor licence will enable you to hire employees from anywhere in the world, so long as the job you are offering meets the minimum skill & salary thresholds:
  • ​The new minimum skill level of RQF3 (equivalent to A level)
  • The new minimum salary threshold of £25,600 or the ‘going rate’, whichever is higher, if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
  • The applicants must meet the English language requirements.

I already hire EU citizens / I am an EU citizen working in the UK - what will change?

The new system will not apply to EU citizens already employed in the UK before 31st December 2020. Moving forward, all EU citizens will thereafter be subjected to the new points-based system.

If an EU citizen (and their family) can demonstrate that they were living in the UK before 31st December 2020, they can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. The deadline to apply is 30th June 2021.

Click here for further UK guidance for employers on the new Points-based Immigration System
Benefits of choosing People Force's Immigration services:
  • Highly qualified Immigration Consultants accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)
  • Initial free consultation to establish and understand clients’ needs
  • Over 25 years combined experience in the immigration industry
  • Experience in complex cases both inside and outside the immigration rules
  • Friendly and approachable consultants
  • Competitive fee structure​​
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