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Q3 2025 UK Visa Sponsorship Report

77,075 CoS issued — up 18.4% YoY. Full breakdown by sector, role, company & salary band.

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Job Search Advice

Should You Say You Need Sponsorship on Job Applications?

Many internationals say "no" to avoid getting filtered out early. But from experience, it rarely helps — and here's what actually makes a difference.

April 13, 2026
2 min read
Data & Insights

UK Visa Sponsorship Q3 2025 Report: 18.4% Growth, Key Sectors & Role Trends

Official government data is in. Q3 2025 saw 77,075 Certificates of Sponsorship issued — up 18.4% year-on-year. Explore the full breakdown by sector, role, company, salary band, and biggest movers.

March 18, 2026
3 min read
Job Search Advice

Why a Company's Visa Sponsorship History Is Your Best Signal (Important Update)

A company's recent sponsorship history is one of the strongest indicators they'll sponsor you. Latest UK visa data (Sept 2025) and a free tool to check any job board.

March 12, 2026
2 min read
Visa Requirements

How to check if a role is eligible for visa sponsorship UK

In July 2025, the UK government removed 100+ roles from the sponsorship list. Many roles like Customer Service Managers, Sales Administrators and Finance Officers are no longer eligible—and companies rarely mention it in job descriptions.

March 7, 2026
2 min read
Product Updates

Why I built an application tracker into the Visa Sponsorship Checker

International student job application tracking made simple: stop wasting time on Excel. The UK Visa Sponsorship Checker now has a built-in application tracker—see visa sponsorship details for saved roles, track interviews and offers, and follow up on application dates, all in your browser.

January 29, 2026
2 min read
Product Updates

How to check visa sponsorship on any job board (LinkedIn, Otta, YC, Reed)

New Visa Sponsorship Checker feature: highlight any job post on LinkedIn, Indeed, Otta, Wellfound, YC Jobs, or Reed to see real sponsor history and salary thresholds—no more broken filters.

December 8, 2025
3 min read
Job Search Advice

How I landed my first sponsored role

At university, I hadn't landed internships at big banks like many of my peers. With 6 months left until graduation and no graduate scheme secured, I was running out of time...

November 4, 2025
1 min read
Sponsorship News

Our opinion about the H1B Fee

Now might be one of the best opportunities so far this year to secure a visa sponsored role in the UK. In case you missed the news, the Trump administration announced...

November 4, 2025
1 min read
Visa Requirements

How to know what salary threshold you qualify for

If you're looking for a sponsored role in the UK in 2025, you need to know exactly what salary threshold you need to be eligible for sponsorship. In July, the UK government introduced detailed eligibility criteria...

November 4, 2025
1 min read

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