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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Staff Information

The University is required to comply with UK Visas and Immigration legislation and guidance in relation to staff recruitment and also sponsored International students.

If you are a manager or recruiter at Sussex, there is a points-based system that applies to EU nationals and rules for people with visas.

Immigration permissions

There are different types of visa and immigration status which are relevant for recruitment of non-UK nationals e.g. the EU Settlement Scheme for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals.

Skilled Worker visas

The UK government’s Skilled Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

Find out more about:

• the Skilled Worker visa (GOV.UK)
• the Academic Technology Approval Scheme element of applying for a Skilled Worker visa.

Sussex roles eligible for visa sponsorship

See details of salary requirements and tradeable points to find out if specific roles at Sussex are eligible for visa sponsorship. This is useful for both job applicants and managers at Sussex.

Temporary worker visas

The UK government’s Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa is a sub-set of a visa that has replaced the Tier 5 temporary worker visa.

Find out more about the Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa (GOV.UK).

Managers and recruiters

If you are interviewing people for a job at Sussex, and someone needs a visa or has an EU settlement status, see immigration guidance for managers.

University point of contact: hrcompliance@sussex.ac.uk

Support available: Advice and guidance.

Each Faculty or PS Division should:

• Ensure that recruitment is undertaken in line with immigration guidance.

Relevant webpage(s): 

UKVI compliance – information for staff: Academic Registrar's Office: Academic Registry: University of Sussex

Recruitment and employment forms: Human Resources: University of Sussex

Visa information for staff: Business Services and Resourcing Team: Human Resources: University of Sussex

Compliance indicators:

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – Student information

The University is a Student Visa Sponsor, which means we can sponsor international students to obtain a student visa to study with us.

Student Sponsor status is granted by the Home Office department UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

To maintain this status, we must ensure we comply fully with UK Immigration Rules and student sponsorship guidance.

At the offer stage (when offers are made and accepted), we have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issuing policy [PDF 256KB] and provide information on how to apply for a student visa using the CAS issued by the University. We also provide information about the responsibilities of student visa-holders.

At the registration stage and while studying, we supply extensive advice and support for student visa-holders.

University point of contact: UKVIcompliance@sussex.ac.uk

Support available: Advice and guidance.

Relevant Webpage(s): Visas and immigration : University of Sussex