The United Kingdom has recently released an updated list of companies licensed to sponsor skilled workers, including those from Nigeria. This expansion aims to fill vacant positions with qualified foreign professionals across different industries.
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Over 60,000 Licensed Companies
The updated list now boasts 113,919 approved companies, an increase from the 99,856 companies listed at the beginning of 2024. This means 14,063 new companies have been added to the list. The licensed companies span various sectors, including technology, commerce, education, media, advertising, and engineering.
Skilled Worker Route
The skilled worker route encompasses several categories of workers:
- Charity Workers
- Skilled Workers
- Creative Workers
- Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Workers
- International Sportspersons
According to the UK government, these categories cover many professions, ensuring opportunities for skilled workers across different fields. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the respective companies’ websites to explore available job vacancies.
Here are some of the companies newly included in the list:
- 08 Media Ltd
- 1080 Properties Ltd
- 10act Ltd T/A TrackBack
- 10architect Ltd
- 10be5 Ltd
- 10bit Fx Limited
- 10pearls Ltd
- 10x Banking Technology Services Ltd
The official UK government website provides a comprehensive list of all licensed companies and their locations, which can be found here.
Permitted Sectors and Occupations
The UK government has also outlined specific occupations eligible for the skilled worker visa. Some of these include:
- Chief Executives and Senior Officials (Code: 1111)
- Production Managers and Directors in Manufacturing (Code: 1121)
- Production Managers and Directors in Construction (Code: 1122)
- Financial Managers and Directors (Code: 1131)
- Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors (Code: 1132)
- Public Relations and Communications Directors (Code: 1133)
- Human Resource Managers and Directors (Code: 1136)
- Information Technology Directors (Code: 1137)
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For more detailed information on the occupations and their respective codes, visit the UK government’s official website.
The UK’s decision to expand the list of companies eligible to sponsor skilled workers provides significant opportunities for Nigerian professionals. With over 113,000 companies across various sectors, there are ample prospects for those looking to advance their careers abroad.
