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Extending a Skilled Worker Visa With a Pre-April 2024 CoS — What Salary Rules Apply?
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Extending a Skilled Worker Visa With a Pre-April 2024 CoS — What Salary Rules Apply?

If a Certificate of Sponsorship was assigned before 4 April 2024, transitional salary rules may apply on extension with the same employer. Here is how old vs new thresholds interact with HC 1691 — and what to do next.

HR CHECKED Compliance Team·12 Apr 2026·12 min read
Immigration Skills Charge 2026: What Sponsors Pay—and How to Reduce Exposure
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Immigration Skills Charge 2026: What Sponsors Pay—and How to Reduce Exposure

The Immigration Skills Charge is a major line item on every sponsorship. With £1,000+ per worker per year on the table, here is how the charge fits into the wider cost of sponsoring someone.

HR CHECKED Compliance Team·8 Apr 2026·10 min read
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