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20 November 2025 Delays in obtaining undefined certificates of sponsorship (CoS): what sponsors need to know

Right now, sponsors are facing significant delays when requesting additional allocations of undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). Read more

16 June 2025 [UPDATE] Skilled Worker route sponsorship costs for UK companies

Read our comprehensive guide to Skilled Worker Route sponsorship costs for UK companies. Read more

26 February 2025 Illegal Working civil penalties

The number of civil penalties for illegal working in the UK is increasing. Read more

04 December 2024 Understanding Right to Work (RTW) checks in the UK

Right to Work checks ensure all UK employers confirm that their employees have the legal right to live & work in the UK. Read more

20 September 2024 International recruitment and skills shortages

The MAC will review international recruitment & immigration across information technology, telecommunications & engineering, and more. Read more

19 September 2024 How Skilled Worker visas address critical labour shortages

Skilled Worker visas are essential in filling labour gaps in key industries like healthcare, technology, and engineering. Read more

24 July 2024 Innovative solutions for addressing global talent shortages

At Five Star International, we specialise in securing Sponsor Licences for UK companies seeking to recruit top global talent. Read more

15 April 2024 Switching from a Sole Representative visa to a Skilled Worker visa

Many overseas companies are switching their Sole Representatives to the Skilled Worker category. Discover if this is the right move for you. Read more

02 April 2024 Sponsor Licences for UK restaurants

For restaurant owners or hospitality establishments struggling to find skilled staff, a Sponsor Licence may be the answer. Read more

18 March 2024 Sponsor Licence scammers

We're aware of recent reports of scammers attempting to obtain access to Sponsor Management Systems ("SMS") by contacting licence holders directly. Read more