Sponsor SMS manual says Level 2 users must be upgraded by March 2027
06 Oct 2026
UKVI says Level 2 users lose Sponsorship Management System access after 8 March 2027 unless they are upgraded to Level 1.
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06 Oct 2026
UKVI says Level 2 users lose Sponsorship Management System access after 8 March 2027 unless they are upgraded to Level 1.
06 Oct 2026
UKVI has updated the register of licensed Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors, now dated 5 October 2026 on GOV.UK.
05 Oct 2026
The Home Office has refreshed the register of licensed Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors, now dated 2 October 2026 on GOV.UK.
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Taxi and private hire licensing authorities must now check eVisas or share codes under guidance that applies from 1 October 2026.
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Landlord right to rent guidance now applies to checks from 1 October 2026, with set rules on share codes and timing.
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Final employer right to work guidance now applies from 1 October 2026, with checks extended to more types of workers.
02 Oct 2026
UKVI refreshed the register of licensed Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors on 1 October 2026.