
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.
Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary
Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
End sponsorship requirements for skilled worker visa holders already in the UK
Review settlement rules for the skilled worker visa holders - ILR after 3 years
Count waiting time from Covid-19 Home Office delays toward ILR 5-year residence
Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List
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.
Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
End sponsorship requirements for skilled worker visa holders already in the UK
Review settlement rules for the skilled worker visa holders - ILR after 3 years
Count waiting time from Covid-19 Home Office delays toward ILR 5-year residence
Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List