
Create a renewable Open Work Permit for sponsored workers so they can change employers without needing new sponsorship. The Government says workers can change sponsors, but in reality few employers offer sponsorships. With ILR moving to 10–15 years, workers should not stay tied to one sponsor.
Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary
Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
Request for care worker sponsorship recommendations
Allow Skilled Worker visa holders to take unrestricted secondary work
Allow Skilled Worker visa holders to work up to 40 hours in secondary employment
Create a renewable Open Work Permit for sponsored workers so they can change employers without needing new sponsorship. The Government says workers can change sponsors, but in reality few employers offer sponsorships. With ILR moving to 10–15 years, workers should not stay tied to one sponsor.
Make Skilled Worker sponsor-free after 5 years, with grace period and cap fees
Request for care worker sponsorship recommendations
Allow Skilled Worker visa holders to take unrestricted secondary work
Allow Skilled Worker visa holders to work up to 40 hours in secondary employment