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Does West African Development Sponsor UK Visas?

✓ Yes — West African Development is a licensed UK visa sponsor

Listed on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 3 July 2026 · Based in Ashton Under Lyne · A rating

Yes
Skilled Worker route
A
Licence rating
2
Visa routes licensed
Both
Licence type

West African Development’s sponsor licence

West African Development, based in Ashton Under Lyne, holds sponsor licences covering 2 routes on the UK register of licensed sponsors:

Skilled WorkerWorkerA rating

Skilled Worker is the main UK work visa route — for graduate-level roles paying at or above the salary threshold for the occupation.

Charity WorkerTemporary WorkerA rating

Charity Worker is for unpaid voluntary work with a registered charity.

An A rating means the Home Office considers West African Development a compliant sponsor that can assign new Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). B-rated sponsors are under an action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until they return to an A rating.

Visa sponsorship history (2022–2025)

The table below shows Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) assigned to West African Development each year, from published Home Office data. Recent CoS activity is the single best indicator that a company doesn’t just hold a licence, but actually uses it.

See West African Development’s sponsorship history

Includes CoS assigned per year (2022–2025), top sponsored roles and salary insights — via our Employer Sponsorship History tool.

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Frequently asked questions

Is West African Development a licensed UK visa sponsor in 2026?

Yes. West African Development appears on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 3 July 2026, licensed under: Skilled Worker, Charity Worker.

Can West African Development sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. West African Development holds a Worker licence covering the Skilled Worker route, so it can assign Certificates of Sponsorship for eligible roles that meet the salary threshold.

How many visas has West African Development sponsored recently?

West African Development's year-by-year Certificate of Sponsorship history (2022–2025), along with its top sponsored roles and salary insights, is available through our Employer Sponsorship History tool — search the company name there to unlock it.

Does being on the sponsor register mean West African Development is hiring?

No — the register only shows that West African Development is legally able to sponsor overseas workers. Check its careers page or job boards for live vacancies, and use our free extension to verify sponsorship while you browse job listings.

Other licensed sponsors in Ashton Under Lyne

Data source: Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers (3 July 2026) and published Certificate of Sponsorship statistics.

Browse the full UK sponsor licence list 2026, check the salary threshold calculator, or explore UK visa sponsorship jobs.