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:
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 .
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: ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë
Recruitment and employment forms: Human Resources: ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë
Visa information for staff: Business Services and Resourcing Team: Human Resources: ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë
Compliance indicators:
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All managers or recruiters within your area are aware of the immigration guidance and who to contact to seek advice. |
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You ensure that recruitment within your Faculty or PS Division is undertaken in line with immigration guidance. |
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 ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Office department UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
To maintain this status, we must ensure we comply fully with and .
At the offer stage (when offers are made and accepted), we have a and provide information on using the CAS issued by the University. We also provide information about the .
At the registration stage and while studying, we supply .
University point of contact: UKVIcompliance@sussex.ac.uk
Support available: Advice and guidance.
Relevant Webpage(s):