The United Kingdom has updated its list of companies permitted xcto sponsor skilled immigrants through the temporary worker immigration route.
According to checks by TimesNow.com.ng, the latest list, updated on Friday, May 24, 2024, now includes 113,919 approved companies.
This indicates that 14,063 companies has now been added to the approved list when compared to the 99,856 approved at the start of 2024.
The list includes companies in the technology, commerce, education, media and advertisement, and engineering sectors, among others.
The skilled worker route includes charity workers, skilled workers, creative workers, global business mobility, senior or specialist workers, and international sportspersons.
UK government, in a note on its website, said:
Interested persons are advised to visit the company’s website and search for available vacancies.
Get the full list of companies licenced to sponsor workers visa to UK and location here.
Meanwhile, Vanguard reports that the UK has a list of jobs that are permitted to apply for skilled worker visa.
Here are the occupations and code
More of the above list can be view here.
Earlier TimesNow.com.ng reported that a Canadian province is looking for skilled workers from all over the world, including Nigerians, to fill open positions.
Those who meet the criteria will have an easier chance to obtain a visa at the Canadian embassy in Nigeria.
Reports show that 42,500 workers, or 23% of the province’s workforce, are set to retire in 2023.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
