Data Collection Methodology

Data Sources

Our data is sourced primarily from official UK government registers and databases:

  • UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers)
  • Companies House Public Register
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS) Employment Data
  • UK Government Immigration Statistics

Collection Process

Our data collection and verification process follows these steps:

  1. Daily automated collection from the Home Office register
  2. Cross-referencing with Companies House data
  3. Validation of company details and license status
  4. Integration of sector-specific statistics
  5. Manual verification of significant changes

Data Processing

Our data processing methodology includes:

  • Automated cleaning and standardization of company names
  • Sector classification based on SIC codes
  • Historical trend analysis for sponsorship patterns
  • Regular validation against official updates

Data Quality Assurance

We maintain data quality through:

  • Daily automated validation checks
  • Weekly manual spot checks
  • User feedback incorporation
  • Regular audits of data accuracy

Usage License

This service uses public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Updates and Corrections

Our data is updated:

  • Daily for sponsor register changes
  • Weekly for company details
  • Monthly for sector statistics
  • Quarterly for trend analysis

While we strive for accuracy, this information should not be used as the sole basis for visa or immigration decisions. Always verify current status through official government channels.