Genuine Vacancy Guidance – Sponsor Licence & Skilled Worker Applications
The Home Office must be satisfied that a sponsored role is genuine, properly skilled, correctly paid and required by the business. Weak vacancy evidence can lead to sponsor licence refusal, CoS rejection or Skilled Worker visa refusal.
Book Vacancy Review Defined CoS SupportIf the role does not make business sense on paper, the Home Office may question it.
What Makes a Vacancy Genuine?
Real Business Need
The role must fit the business operations and staffing structure.
Correct SOC Code
The job must match an eligible occupation code and skill level.
Salary Compliance
The salary must meet route-specific thresholds and going rate rules.
Clear Job Description
Duties must be detailed, credible and consistent with the occupation code.
Organisational Fit
An organisational chart can help show where the role sits.
Evidence Consistency
Documents must support the business need and not contradict the application.
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