News28 January 20262 min read
Reports detail a black market scam where migrants allegedly pay up to £20,000 for fraudulent job sponsorships to obtain skilled worker visas. Fake documents create the illusion of legitimate employment, but no real work occurs. The Home Office has pledged to probe these schemes using genuine sponsorship certificates.
Investigations have uncovered operations where individuals reportedly purchase fabricated job offers to support applications for skilled worker visas, according to coverage from sources like The Sun and The Times (via UK Immigration). These schemes involve sponsorship certificates from approved companies, paired with forged CVs, payslips, and bank records showing substantial salaries.
This information is general only and not legal advice. The rules state that visa applications must be genuine; fraudulent activity can lead to refusals or bans. Always verify details with official sources.
In practice, the employment does not materialise, with participants allegedly never entering the workplace, as detailed in reports from Eastern Eye and The Independent (via UK Immigration).
These black market activities reportedly help individuals avoid deportation by mimicking lawful skilled worker routes, established in 2020 for shortage occupations.
The Home Office has committed to investigating the alleged schemes, as stated in responses covered by The Sun and The Independent. Over 250 instances of suspicious applications have been identified.
Government sources emphasise cracking down on illegal visa activity while opposition critiques system oversight.
Generally, it requires a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed UK employer for eligible skilled roles, per Home Office guidelines.
According to official statements, investigations follow reports of irregularities in applications.
Typically hospitality, IT, care, and others, as noted in investigations by The Times.
Reports detail a black market scam where migrants allegedly pay up to £20,000 for fraudulent job sponsorships to obtain skilled worker visas. Fake documents create the illusion of legitimate employment, but no real work occurs. The Home Office has pledged to probe these schemes using genuine sponsorship certificates.
Investigations have uncovered operations where individuals reportedly purchase fabricated job offers to support applications for skilled worker visas, according to coverage from sources like The Sun and The Times (via UK Immigration). These schemes involve sponsorship certificates from approved companies, paired with forged CVs, payslips, and bank records showing substantial salaries.
This information is general only and not legal advice. The rules state that visa applications must be genuine; fraudulent activity can lead to refusals or bans. Always verify details with official sources.
In practice, the employment does not materialise, with participants allegedly never entering the workplace, as detailed in reports from Eastern Eye and The Independent (via UK Immigration).
These black market activities reportedly help individuals avoid deportation by mimicking lawful skilled worker routes, established in 2020 for shortage occupations.
The Home Office has committed to investigating the alleged schemes, as stated in responses covered by The Sun and The Independent. Over 250 instances of suspicious applications have been identified.
Government sources emphasise cracking down on illegal visa activity while opposition critiques system oversight.
Generally, it requires a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed UK employer for eligible skilled roles, per Home Office guidelines.
According to official statements, investigations follow reports of irregularities in applications.
Typically hospitality, IT, care, and others, as noted in investigations by The Times.