Check If Your UK Employer Can Sponsor Your Visa
Search 124,782 licensed visa sponsors from the official Home Office register. Updated weekly.
Data from Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors
Active Sponsors
124,782
A Rating
124,614
B Rating
17
Browse by Visa Route
Skilled Worker
118,283 sponsors
Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker
9,795 sponsors
International Sportsperson
1,411 sponsors
Charity Worker
1,190 sponsors
Creative Worker
1,175 sponsors
Tier 2 Ministers of Religion
1,073 sponsors
Religious Worker
1,018 sponsors
Global Business Mobility: UK Expansion Worker
429 sponsors
Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee
350 sponsors
Government Authorised Exchange
158 sponsors
International Agreement
106 sponsors
Scale-up
86 sponsors
Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier
22 sponsors
Seasonal Worker
6 sponsors
Global Business Mobility: Secondment Worker
6 sponsors
Intra Company Transfers (ICT)
1 sponsors
Intra-company Routes
1 sponsors
Find Your Visa Pathway
Start from your occupation to discover visa eligibility, salary thresholds, sponsoring employers, and top cities.
Explore Visa Pathways →Immigration Salary List
25 occupations currently have reduced salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visa applications.
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
£25,800.00
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
£25,000.00
Chemical scientists
£31,300.00
Biological scientists
£30,700.00
Social and humanities scientists
£28,000.00
Graphic and multimedia designers
£26,200.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Register of Licensed Sponsors?
The Register of Licensed Sponsors is an official list maintained by the UK Home Office. It contains every employer that holds a valid sponsor licence to hire workers from outside the UK. Only employers on this register can issue Certificates of Sponsorship for visa applications.
What does an A rating mean?
An A rating means the sponsor has met all the requirements of holding a licence and is fully compliant with Home Office rules. Most licensed sponsors hold an A rating. A B rating means the sponsor has had compliance issues and is on an action plan to improve.
How often is UKSponsorGrader updated?
We update our data weekly, following the Home Office's publication schedule for the Register of Licensed Sponsors. When a new version of the register is released, we process it and update our records automatically.
What visa routes can a sponsor use?
Sponsors can be licensed for several visa routes including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility (Senior or Specialist Worker, Intra-Company Transfer), Scale-Up, Temporary Worker (various sub-routes), and more. Each sponsor's page shows which routes they are licensed for.
Can I check if my employer can sponsor my visa?
Yes — search for your employer's name on UKSponsorGrader. If they appear in our database with an active licence, they can sponsor a visa. Check that they are licensed for the specific visa route you need (e.g. Skilled Worker).
What happens if a sponsor's licence is revoked?
If a sponsor's licence is revoked, they can no longer sponsor workers. Existing sponsored workers may need to find a new sponsor or leave the UK within 60 days. We track revocations in our weekly updates so you can stay informed.
Is UKSponsorGrader affiliated with the UK government?
No. UKSponsorGrader is an independent service that uses publicly available data from the UK Home Office. We are not affiliated with the Home Office or any government agency. Our goal is to make sponsor data more accessible and searchable.
How can I search for sponsors in a specific city?
Use the search page and enter a city name in the Town filter, or browse our Towns section to see which cities have the most licensed sponsors. London, Manchester, and Birmingham are among the cities with the highest number of sponsors.