Sponsorship

SPON-ser-ship /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

Formal Neutral

What it really means

When an employer with a licence supports a worker's visa so they can work in the UK. Job adverts may say "sponsorship available" or "we cannot offer sponsorship". This is a factual visa matter — the official rules are on GOV.UK, and UKCISA has guidance for students.

Chinese explanation

担保：持有资质的雇主为员工的工作签证提供担保，使其能在英国工作。广告里可能写"提供担保"或"无法提供担保"。这属于签证事务——官方规则见GOV.UK，学生可参考UKCISA的指引。

Example conversation

A: Does this role offer visa sponsorship? B: We're a licensed sponsor, yes — eligibility depends on the official criteria on GOV.UK.

A：这个职位提供签证担保吗？ B：我们是持牌担保方——是否符合条件要看GOV.UK上的官方标准。

What you could say back

“Thanks — I'll check the requirements on GOV.UK.”

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Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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