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June 10, 2026
Certificates of Sponsorship: a UK employer's guide to getting CoS requests approved
How Certificates of Sponsorship work for UK employers: defined vs undefined CoS, allocation, renewals, evidence, and why requests get refused.
Compliance
May 6, 2026
The 20 May 2026 sponsor guidance update: what changed, and what to fix this week
The Home Office changed four sponsor licence rules on 20 May 2026. RTW checks got broader, sham-sponsor refusals are now automatic, "operating or trading" finally has a definition, and eVisa is the universal default. Here's what to fix this week.
News
Government Updates
April 21, 2026
How Much Does a UK Business Visa Cost?
The full cost of every UK business visa in 2026, including sponsor licence fees, CoS, IHS, and total cost examples for Skilled Worker, Expansion Worker, and Innovator Founder routes.
Immigration
April 21, 2026
UK Settled Status: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply 2026
Learn what UK settled status is, who qualifies, what rights it gives and how to apply in 2026. Clear guidance on eligibility, documents and timelines.
Workforce
April 21, 2026
How Many Hours Is Full Time in the UK?
How many hours is full time in the UK? There's no legal definition, but 35–40 hours is the norm. Full guide to full-time hours, part-time rules, and sponsor compliance.
Immigration
April 21, 2026
Earned Settlement: What UK Sponsors Need to Know About the 10-Year ILR Rule
The UK's earned settlement model doubles the ILR qualifying period to 10 years. Here's what it means for sponsors, sponsored workers, and your workforce planning.
Immigration
March 19, 2026
UK Immigration Fee Increases April 2026: What Sponsors and Workers Need to Know
UK immigration fees rise from 8 April 2026. See the new Skilled Worker visa costs, sponsor licence fees, Health and Care Visa rates, and what sponsors can't charge workers.
Immigration
March 11, 2026
Introducing Smart Document Uploads and the New Individuals View
Upload as many compliance documents at once with automated matching, plus get a 360° view of every sponsored individual. Live now on Borderless.
Company
March 9, 2026
How Borderless Passed Our Home Office Audit — And Kept Our A Rating
When the Home Office audited us in 2025, we felt the same stress every employer does. Here's how we passed, retained our A rating, and what it taught us about compliance readiness.
