Written questions

Visas: Skilled Workers

2026-06-02 · Home Office · HL620 · Official question

Lord Jackson of Peterborough

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for auditing the appropriateness and legality of the skilled worker visa route for those individuals specifically sponsored by (1) vape shops, (2) other retail shops, and (3) micro businesses with spons

Answer

The changes in the Immigration White Paper (July 2025) relating to Skilled Workers, significantly reduced the number of roles eligible to qualify for a visa related to high street retailers. This means that these Sponsor Licence holders are no longer able...