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121,996
employers held a Skilled Worker licence on 5 October 2026.
Source: Home Office register of licensed sponsors
Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Worker: both lines in force since 22 July 2025. Checked 7 October 2026.
Two lines decide most graduate offers: the general threshold and the lower new-entrant rate. Slide to your offer and read where it lands.
Three lamps per employer: its licence, its own words, its pay. The strictest lamp sets the signal.
Global Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst Programme, London
Bank of America, N.A., London. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Ask
"we are able to consider applications from workers from outside of the EEA"
Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Early careers graduate programmes, UK
BDO LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Stop
"We are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for any of our early career’s programmes"
Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Training contract, London
Ashurst Perkins Coie (International) LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Clear
"The firm will sponsor skilled worker visas for those who secure one of our training contracts."
Published starting salary £60,000. At or above the general threshold of £41,700. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Graduate Program, UK
Arm Limited, Cambridge. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Ask
"If you don’t currently hold the right to work in the UK, Arm is authorised to sponsor individuals."
Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Graduate Analyst Programme, UK
Baringa Partners LLP, London. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Stop
"Please note we’re unable to sponsor individuals for this opportunity."
Salary described as competitive, not published as a figure. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Early Careers graduate programme (#NextGen), London
CHECKOUT LTD, London. Skilled Worker, A rating
Signal: Ask
"Visa support depends on the role and location."
Starting salary not published on their pages. The going rate for the job's occupation code can be higher than this line.
Subject: Sponsorship for the [target role] role
Hi [contact name],
I'm applying for the [target role] role at [employer] and wanted to check one thing first. Could this role be sponsored under the Skilled Worker route? I'm finishing [your course] and expect to hold a Graduate visa, so I could start without sponsorship and would need it later.
Thank you,
[your name]
Hi [contact name], I'm about to apply for the [target role] role at [employer]. One question first: does the team sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this role? I'm finishing [your course], and a Graduate visa would cover my first months, so sponsorship would come later. Thanks for any pointer, [your name]
Hello, my name is [your name]. I'm applying for the [target role] role and have one question before I do. Can this role be sponsored under the Skilled Worker route? I would start on a Graduate visa, so I would not need sponsorship on day one, only later. Who would be the right person to confirm that?
Hi, I'm [your name], finishing [your course]. I'm interested in your [target role] roles. Does [employer] sponsor Skilled Worker visas for graduate hires, and is that true for every team or only some? I would start on a Graduate visa. Could I take your email to follow up?
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"This document lists Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors."Checked 7 October 2026
"You’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £41,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher."Checked 7 October 2026
"You can be paid 70% of your job’s standard going rate if your salary will be at least £33,400 per year and one of the following applies:"Checked 7 October 2026
"Please be aware that whilst we are able to consider applications from workers from outside of the EEA, we can only employ individuals where we [...]"Checked 7 October 2026
"We are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for any of our early career’s programmes as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements [...]"Checked 7 October 2026
"International students are eligible to apply for both vacation scheme and direct training contract opportunities, subject to your visa requirements. Please pay close attention to [...]"Checked 7 October 2026
"If you don’t currently hold the right to work in the UK, Arm is authorised to sponsor individuals. You’ll need to meet the eligibility criteria [...]"Checked 7 October 2026
"Please note we’re unable to sponsor individuals for this opportunity."Checked 7 October 2026
"Visa support depends on the role and location. Please refer to individual job descriptions for specific details."Checked 7 October 2026
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