Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government which "associated costs" employers who recruit internationally will be required to pay, as set out in the Home Office news story published on Gov.uk on 28 November, and where this requirement will be set out.

As the Government set out in our Written Ministerial Statement (HLSW260) of 28 November, “…if a business wishes to recruit internationally, they will be required to pay for certificates of sponsorship, sponsor licences and the associated administration themselves”.

Detailed requirements will be added to the sponsorship guidance for employers by the end of the year. This can be found on Gov.uk at: Sponsorship: guidance for employers and educators - GOV.UK.