On 22 July 2025, UK Visas and Immigration released the latest edition of its Register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors—a comprehensive directory of organisations authorized to employ overseas workers under both Worker and Temporary Worker visa routes.
What’s in the Register?
The CSV file spans over 10 MB, listing more than 20,000 entries in its first 1,000 rows preview. Each record includes:
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Organisation name
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Headquarters town/city and county
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Sponsor ranking (A rating = good standing)
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Visa route category, such as Skilled Worker, Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility, International Sportsperson, or Graduate Trainee.
Examples in the preview include familiar names like Ultrasound Direct (Croydon), Little Nooriyah Ltd (Smethwick), and niche businesses such as 1 Model Management London (Temporary Worker, Creative) and 2 A Link (UK) Limited (Global Business Mobility).
To find the full list, please check the official UK website by CLICKING HERE
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Key Highlights
| Feature | Description |
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| Scale | Thousands of UK employers hold sponsor licences, spanning from tech startups to hospitality chains and healthcare providers. |
| Categories | The bulk are Skilled Worker sponsors (for professionals), with others in Creative, Business Mobility, Sports, or Graduate Trainee routes. |
| Ratings | An “A” rating denotes that sponsors meet all Home Office standards, from record‑keeping to compliance. |
Why This Matters
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For job seekers abroad: A current, positive-rated sponsor listing is critical—only “A-rated” employers can issue Certificates of Sponsorship required for visa applications.
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For recruiters and HR professionals: Regularly checking this list is essential to verify your organization’s licensing status and eligibility to sponsor international talent.
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For policy watchers and analysts: The register provides insight into labour immigration patterns, employer compliance, and sector demand for skilled foreign workers.
What’s Changed — and What to Look For
Since the last 2025 update in May:
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Notable upticks in Creative Worker licences among arts and entertainment organisations, including production studios and modeling agencies.
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A growing presence of Global Business Mobility sponsors, especially within tech consultancy firms, reflecting an increase in specialist transfers.
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Continued strength in Skilled Worker licensing across hospitality, food services, engineering, and health sectors—signalling stable immigration-driven workforce support.
How to Use the Register
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Download the full CSV (10.9 MB) from the GOV.UK site.
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Filter by visa route or region to identify relevant employers.
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Verify employer status before initiating sponsorship or recruitment.
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Track compliance by checking the sponsor rating; any downgrade to a “B” rating may indicate ongoing Home Office issues.
Final Take
The 22 July 2025 update reaffirms the UK’s reliance on a diverse range of sectors—including healthcare, hospitality, tech, creative arts, and global enterprises—utilizing licensed sponsorship as a means to attract and employ international talent. With thousands of “A-rated” sponsors across the country, the system remains robust, transparent, and vital to both employers and migrant workers.
Call to Action:
If you’re an overseas professional, international student, or HR manager, make the full register your go-to reference before applying for jobs or initiating sponsorship.
