Government & Official Fees for UK Sponsorship (Mandatory for employers – paid to the UK Home Office) Core Sponsorship Costs (2025 Rates) Fee Description Cost (Small/Charitable) Cost (Medium/Large) Sponsor Licence Application (Worker route) £574 £1,579 Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) – per worker £525 £525 Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) – Year 1 £364 £1,000 ISC – […]
📢 Your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) could change your life. If a UK school, hospital, or employer offers you sponsorship, this is the official record that allows you to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. But here’s the shocker: 👉 Some Nigerians have received fake CoS documents from unlicensed recruiters. 👉 Others have allowed their […]
The UK’s new immigration rules have changed the game for Nigerians looking to settle or bring family over. Before you dive in, here are 3 key factors to think about: 1️⃣ Understand the Market & Demand Don’t sell what you want to sell — sell what people actually want to buy. Before starting a business, […]
If you’re a Nigerian graduate in the UK—or planning to study here soon—the UK’s 2025 post-study work visa changes could affect your career path. From higher English and salary requirements to tougher skill rules, these updates mean it’s time to plan smarter. What’s Changing in 2025? The UK is tightening its immigration system to attract […]
A major update is on the horizon: the UK government is considering strict limits on skilled worker migration — a move that could impact many Nigerians already in the UK or planning to relocate through the Skilled Worker route. What’s Changing? Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has asked experts to explore capping the number of foreign […]
From 22 July 2025, the UK changed the Skilled Worker visa system. The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) — the essential document that allows you to apply for a Skilled Worker visa — is now harder to get. If you’re a Nigerian in the UK and want to stay legal, work, and build your future, you’ll […]
Looking to give back while gaining UK experience? The Charity Worker Visa might be just what you need. If you’ve been offered a voluntary role by a UK-registered charity, this visa lets you support a good cause while expanding your global experience. It’s also a practical way for Nigerians interested in charity and community development […]
Naija creatives are making waves—big time. But what does it really mean? In what can only be described as a Japa-powered creative wave, the UK has seen a 2,225% increase in Nigerians applying for the Global Talent Visa, jumping from just 12 applicants in 2019 to 279 in 2024. This data, reported by The Telegraph, […]
From today, July 22, 2025, the UK government begins enforcing major changes to immigration, visa sponsorship, and settlement routes. These are part of the new reforms outlined in its white paper: “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System.” If you’re a Nigerian in the UK—or planning to move—these new rules could impact your plans. Here’s everything […]
From July 15, 2025, Nigerian nationals applying for UK study or work visas will transition to digital eVisas—no more physical stickers (vignettes) in passports. Approved applicants will now receive a secure online record of their immigration status instead (Punch Newspapers). What Changes on July 15? New applications for study and work visas submitted on or […]
