Last Updated on March 15, 2024
Key Points
- The United Kingdom published updated guidance for employers holding or applying for a defined certificates of sponsorship
Overview
The United Kingdom (UK) government updated its guidance for employers obtaining defined Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) on 11 March 2024. Some of these changes include the following:
- Sponsors must now include a separate summary of a worker’s weekly work hours when submitting a defined CoS application. Previously, the hours needed to be added to the job description text box of the application.
- Employers of care workers or senior care workers must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Addition of a glossary term for ‘regulated activity.’
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the UK’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
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