The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council"

The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" sponsorship questions

Does The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" sponsor visas?

Yes. The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" in London holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker routes.

Can The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council"'s sponsor licence rating?

Temporary Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" held a sponsor licence?

The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council" hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales "The Bar Council"'s careers page and the job-search links on this page.