Immigration UK welcomes “high-value contributors” but raises costs to employ them Expanded skilled routes contrast with rising fees and tougher sponsor compliance obligations iStock.com/samveitch Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 16 April 2026 The UK has made even more adjustments to its immigration system by widening high-skill entry routes and tightening sponsor compliance requirements. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Recruitment Canada ups requirements for low-wage temporary foreign worker positions Politics New US wage rule could significantly restrict hiring foreign talent Compliance UK’s new labour watchdog targets migrant exploitation in high-risk sectors Compensation Slower pay growth meets tighter migration rules in Portugal