How it works
Know where you stand in three steps
Search any employer
Type a company name or town. Results appear as you type, across every licensed sponsor in the UK.
Check the licence
See the licence rating, the visa routes the employer can sponsor, and whether it is still on the register.
Follow the changes
We import the register every night, so new, downgraded and removed sponsors show up the next morning.
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Work out your next step
Quick answers using the latest Home Office fees and rules.
ILR date
When can I settle, and are my absences OK?
Guidance only, not legal advice. Rates checked 23 October 2026.ILR for Skilled WorkersTime outside the UK
FAQ
Common questions
Where does the data come from?
From the official Home Office “Register of licensed sponsors: workers” CSV published on GOV.UK. We load each new edition and highlight what changed since the previous one.
What do NEW, UPDATED and REMOVED mean?
NEW sponsors appeared in the latest register but not the previous one. UPDATED sponsors are still licensed but their rating or visa routes changed. REMOVED sponsors were on an earlier register and are no longer listed.
What is an A rating or B rating?
An A rating means the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship. A B rating means the licence has been downgraded and the sponsor is on an action plan; they usually cannot assign new certificates until they are back to A.
What is the difference between Worker and Temporary Worker?
Worker licences cover long-term routes such as Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility. Temporary Worker licences cover short-term routes such as Creative Worker, Charity Worker or Government Authorised Exchange.
Does being on the register guarantee a visa?
No. It only shows the employer holds a licence for the listed routes. Your visa still depends on the job, salary, your documents and the Home Office decision.
My employer is missing. What should I do?
Check spelling, trading names and the town filter first. Some employers are listed under their legal company name. If they are still missing, ask the employer directly and get regulated immigration advice.