UHI Shetland

UHI Shetland sponsorship questions

Does UHI Shetland sponsor visas?

Yes. UHI Shetland in Lerwick holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can UHI Shetland sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. UHI Shetland 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 UHI Shetland's sponsor licence rating?

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 UHI Shetland held a sponsor licence?

UHI Shetland 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 UHI Shetland hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check UHI Shetland's careers page and the job-search links on this page.