Hiring construction workers through the skilled worker route allows you to explore a wider pool of talent and fill difficult positions. 

Navigating the UK Skilled Worker Dependant visa route requires a clear understanding of eligibility, especially following significant policy changes in 2024 and 2025. This guide by Latitude Law explains the restrictions for graduate-level roles, relationship requirements for partners, and the essential financial evidence needed.

This article explores when UK businesses can sponsor a self-employed worker under the Skilled Worker route and how to structure a compliant contract for services. It explains the Home Office definition of self-employment, control over work and income, right to work checks and record-keeping, using examples such as dentists and other professionals. Latitude Law breaks down key sponsor licence compliance risks and what to expect from Home Office audits.

Nearly 2,000 UK sponsor licences were revoked in the past year, signalling a sharp rise in immigration enforcement. Gary McIndoe outlines the urgent steps employers must take to stay compliant and protect their workforce.

While recent changes to the UK’s skilled worker route have made it impossible to issue new sponsorship to chefs, the Home Office has also been raising the temperature for licensed sponsors across all sectors. Can you stand the heat, or should you get out of the kitchen? 

Latitude Law outlines the 2025 UK Immigration Rules (HC 997), detailing the RQF 6 skills threshold increase, new salary requirements, and changes to care worker sponsorship. Understand the impact on Skilled Worker visas and transitional provisions for businesses and applicants.

Latitude Law breaks down UK visa requirements for work, study, and tourism. Discover entry rules for visa and non-visa nationals, including Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), UK work visas, and study visas. From tourism’s Standard Visitor Visa to work’s Certificate of Sponsorship, this guide clarifies the application process for seamless UK entry.

Latitude Law examines the April 2025 Skilled Worker rule changes, impacting care worker recruitment, visa fees, and salary thresholds. New provisions close loopholes around sponsorship costs and investments, adjusting how payments affect eligible wages. From increased care staff salaries to revised sponsor duties, these updates reshape the landscape for skilled visa applicants.