Points-based system - sponsor register open to all
28 July 2008
From Monday 28 July 2008, employers and educational institutions can apply to join the sponsor register for tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system.
If you are an employer or educational institution and plan to bring in migrants to work or study in the UK under the above tiers of the points based system you must apply for a sponsor licence. We will support you throughout the process and provide advice on how you can meet the requirements of being a sponsor
Tiers 2 and 5 are expected to open in November 2008. We are consulting education providers about tier 4 and will publish more details in October 2008. Make sure you have your application completed in time for the opening of your tier. The duration of the licence starts when the relevant tier opens and not when the licence is approved so you can make your application now.
Full details on sponsorship under the points-based system are available from the employers and sponsors section of this website. We have recently reviewed and updated all the information available for employers and sponsors on this website, if you have any feedback or suggestions, please contact the web team. Additional, new content will be added in the next few weeks.