UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSikh Channel can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is Sikh Channel a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Sikh Channel is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Birmingham, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Creative Worker
- Registered town
- Birmingham
- Sponsors in Birmingham
- 3,096
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Marketing & media
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Sikh Channel
Based on the marketing & media sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1132 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £87,300 | £87,300 |
| 1133 | Public relations and communications directors | £77,200 | £77,200 |
| 2432 | Marketing and commercial managers | £50,100 | £50,100 |
| 2493 | Public relations professionals | £37,000 | £41,700 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Sikh Channel
- Confirm Sikh Channel's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Sikh Channel is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Creative Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Sikh Channel that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Sikh Channel's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Sikh Channel will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Sikh Channel sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Sikh Channel holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Birmingham. The licence also covers: Creative Worker. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Sikh Channel hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Sikh Channel (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Sikh Channel must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Birmingham
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1ST CHOICE ACCOUNTANTS LTD
1ST CHOICE CONSULTANCY LTD
More marketing & media sponsors
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Outsource Media Ltd
Outsourcing and Marketing Limited
OX MARKETING LTD
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All marketing & media sponsors
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.