Companies in the UK are getting licensed companies to sponsor the relocation of skilled workers to the countryThe UK government has handed out more licences to companies to seek foreign workers to fill vacant positions in their organisationsNigerians ready to work in technology, commerce, engineering, media, or caregiving can search for eligible companies
Henzodaily.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.
The United Kingdom has released its 2025 list of organisations licensed to sponsor skilled workers into the country.
According to checks by Henzodaily.ng, the latest list, updated on Wednesday, January 08, 2025, now includes 125,880 approved companies.
More UK companies get licence to sponsor visa
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This marks an increase of 26,024 companies compared to the 99,856 approved in January 2024.
The approved companies span various sectors, including technology, commerce, education, media and advertising, engineering, etc.
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Persons qualified for skilled worker visa
According to information on the UK government website, Nigerians interested in relocating to the country on a skilled worker visa must have:
Work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home OfficeHave a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ (CoS) from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UKDo a job that’s on the list of eligible occupationsBe paid a minimum salary – how much depends on the type of work you do and the date you got your CoS
Some of the companies licenced to sponsored work visa
McMullan Shellfish – Ballymena(IECC Care) Independent Excel Care Consortium Limited – ColchesterBrunswick Stores Limited – Leamington Spa003 Ltd – Hounslow007 Taxi Limited – Oxford0086 Ltd – London00Nation Limited – London00Nation Limited – London012 Global Ltd – London023 LTD – Edinburgh09 Care Limited – Bradford0xA Technologies Ltd – London1 And 5 Tech Ltd – Slough1 Answer Insurance Services LTD. – Polegate1 Bishops Avenue Limited – London1 Digitals Europe Limited – Slough1 Eclipse Care Solutions Limited – Barking1 Green Foods Ltd – Northolt1 Homecare Ltd – Preston1 Indus Limited – Bath1 Key Solution Limited – Leicester1 Kings Dental Limited – London1 Life London Limited – Streatham1 Oak Home Care – Sudbury1 Oak Leisure Ireland Ltd – Cookstown1 PhysioUK Limited – Milton Keynes1 Stop Wash Ltd – London10 Europe Limited – Edinburgh10 Europe Limited – Edinburgh10 Squared Ltd – Pocklington10:10 Games Limited – Warrington100 Percent Cornwall Ltd – Truro1000 Trades Limited – Birmingham1000heads Ltd – London100Starlings Ltd – London101 Harley Street LTD – London101 Healthcare Ltd – Gloucester101 Ways Limited – London1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms – Billingshurst105 West Architects Ltd – Bristol107 Cannon Street Limited – London108 Media Ltd – Richmond1080 Properties Ltd – Kent10ACT Ltd T/A TrackBack – Chilworth, Southampton10architect Ltd – Manchester10Pearls Ltd – London10X Banking Technology Services Ltd – London11 2 11 Ltd – Stamford11 Hospitality Limited T/A Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport NEC – Birmingham11K Consulting Ltd – London11PCS Consultancy Limited – Coulsdon11Plus Teacher Ltd – Chelmsford11x Limited – London1-2 Call Cars Ltd – Hampshire
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Check out this link for a complete list of companies licenced to sponsor work visas.
UK approves new salary requirement
Ealier, Henzodaily.ng reported that the United Kingdom has announced an increase in the salary requirements for the Skilled Worker visa route.
The government explained that these salary adjustments aimed to prioritise highly skilled and well-compensated professionals.
The changes mean that Nigerians looking to relocate to the UK for work will have to secure high-paying jobs.
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Source: Henzodaily.ng