Skilled Worker Change Of Employment: FAQs

We have published various posts and articles relating to the Skilled Worker Visa, including Skilled Worker Visa Salary Rates and Skilled Worker Visa – Evidence of Recruitment. In this article, we look at a selection of questions frequently asked by Skilled Worker migrants when changing employment. 

1. Can a Skilled Worker Visa Holder Change Employers?

Yes, but if you are going to change employers, you will need to submit a new Skilled Worker application providing the details of your new sponsor. Your new sponsor must be on the Home Office's Register of licensed sponsors and have a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. You must also have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (‘CoS') from your new sponsor holding a valid Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.