The Government should urgently address delays in renewing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Skilled Worker visas, including clear updates on renewal delays, published processing times, priority for care workers, and an expedited route and support channel for urgent UK-based cases.
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Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
After 5 years, give Skilled Workers portable status to change jobs without a sponsor; keep no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Add a 180-day grace period after job loss; cap repeat visa/IHS fees.
End sponsorship requirements for skilled worker visa holders already in the UK
We believe skilled workers who follow the law, pay taxes and take no benefits should not face longer settlement or sponsorship dependence. We believe removing the sponsorship requirement for people on skilled worker visas is essential for safety and fairness.
Review settlement rules for the skilled worker visa holders - ILR after 3 years
We call on the Government to review Skilled Worker settlement rules to allow them to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 3 years but keep “no public funds” rule during ILR.
Count waiting time from Covid-19 Home Office delays toward ILR 5-year residence
We call on the UK Government to count Home Office delays during the nearly two-year Covid-19 pandemic toward the 5-year residence requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), ensuring fairness for long-term residents affected by delays beyond their control.
Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List
The Government should restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List and allow UK employers to sponsor qualified dental nurses already living here. This could help fill staff shortages, ease pressure on practices, and ensure patients get timely, safe dental care.
The Government should urgently address delays in renewing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Skilled Worker visas, including clear updates on renewal delays, published processing times, priority for care workers, and an expedited route and support channel for urgent UK-based cases.
React
Members can read every reason.
Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
After 5 years, give Skilled Workers portable status to change jobs without a sponsor; keep no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Add a 180-day grace period after job loss; cap repeat visa/IHS fees.
End sponsorship requirements for skilled worker visa holders already in the UK
We believe skilled workers who follow the law, pay taxes and take no benefits should not face longer settlement or sponsorship dependence. We believe removing the sponsorship requirement for people on skilled worker visas is essential for safety and fairness.
Review settlement rules for the skilled worker visa holders - ILR after 3 years
We call on the Government to review Skilled Worker settlement rules to allow them to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 3 years but keep “no public funds” rule during ILR.
Count waiting time from Covid-19 Home Office delays toward ILR 5-year residence
We call on the UK Government to count Home Office delays during the nearly two-year Covid-19 pandemic toward the 5-year residence requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), ensuring fairness for long-term residents affected by delays beyond their control.
Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List
The Government should restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List and allow UK employers to sponsor qualified dental nurses already living here. This could help fill staff shortages, ease pressure on practices, and ensure patients get timely, safe dental care.
