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Barlochan House Limited

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
Worker (A rating)
Sponsor Rating
Skilled Worker
Visa Route

Licensed Sponsor
City/Town

Castle Douglas

County/Region

Dumfries & Galloway

Sponsor Rating

A Rating - Fully Compliant

Visa Route

Skilled Worker

About Worker (A rating)
A-Rated Sponsor

Barlochan House Limited holds an A rating, meaning they are fully compliant with UK immigration rules. This is the highest sponsor rating.

What A Rating Means:
  • Full Compliance: Meets all Home Office sponsorship requirements
  • Reliable Sponsor: Good track record of following immigration rules
  • Stable License: Unlikely to have sponsorship issues
  • Can Issue CoS: Authorized to issue Certificates of Sponsorship
About Skilled Worker Visa

The Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2 General) is the main route for skilled workers to come to the UK.

Key Requirements:
  • Job Offer: From a licensed sponsor like Barlochan House Limited
  • Skill Level: Job must be at RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level equivalent)
  • Salary: Minimum £26,200/year or the 'going rate' for your job
  • English: Prove English language ability (B1 level)
  • Points: Score 70 points on the points-based system
Benefits:
  • Stay up to 5 years initially
  • Bring dependants (spouse/children)
  • Path to settlement (ILR) after 5 years
  • Can switch employers with new sponsor
How to Get Sponsored
Step 1Find Job Openings

Search for current vacancies at Barlochan House Limited.

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Step 2Apply & Get Offer

Apply for suitable roles and secure a job offer with visa sponsorship.

Step 3Receive CoS

The employer will assign you a Certificate of Sponsorship with a unique reference number.

Step 4Apply for Visa

Use your CoS to apply for your UK work visa online.

Apply for Visa
Frequently Asked Questions

A Sponsor Licence is permission from the UK Home Office for an employer to hire workers from outside the UK. Barlochan House Limited holds a valid sponsor licence, meaning they are authorized to:
  • Issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
  • Hire workers requiring visas
  • Sponsor Skilled Worker visa applicants

Costs for a Skilled Worker visa include:
  • Application fee: £719 - £1,500 (depends on duration and type)
  • Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035/year (often waived for health workers)
  • Priority processing: £500+ (optional)
  • Biometrics: Included in application
Some employers offer to cover visa costs as part of their sponsorship package.

Yes! Most UK work visas allow you to bring dependants:
  • Spouse/Partner: Can work in the UK without restrictions
  • Children under 18: Can attend school
  • Additional costs: Separate visa fees and IHS for each dependant
Your dependants can apply at the same time or join you later.

Yes, the Skilled Worker visa provides a path to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR):
  • Time requirement: 5 years on eligible visas
  • Continuous residence: Not outside UK more than 180 days/year
  • Salary requirement: Must meet minimum salary threshold
  • Life in the UK test: Required for ILR
  • English requirement: B1 level or above
After ILR, you can apply for British citizenship after 12 months.
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