Job Role Sponsorship Guide

Software Engineer / Developer — UK Skilled Worker Sponsorship

SOC Code: 2136Salary: £45,000 – £70,000Technology / IT

Conditionally Eligible — Requirements Apply

Eligible if salary meets going rate (£50,000+ for this SOC) or general £38,700 threshold.

What you must verify for this role

1

Confirm going rate for SOC 2136 — must be at least £50,000 for most regions

2

Verify employer has a Worker licence covering the Skilled Worker route

3

Check SOC code on CoS matches your actual job title

4

Software engineer roles are a common fake CoS vehicle — verify employer first

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