Free safety tool
Is this job offer a scam?
Check whether the employer appears on a government sponsor register, and scan the offer for the red flags visa scammers use. Free, no sign-up — and SponsorApply never charges for jobs or visas.
Official help and reporting
- GOV.UK: how to spot visa fraud — the Home Office’s visa fraud warning.
- Action Fraud — report fraud and cyber crime in the UK.
- GOV.UK: report an immigration crime
- FTC ReportFraud — report job scams in the US.
- SponsorApply Sponsor Checker — search every register we hold.
SponsorApply never charges for jobs or visas. If someone claiming to be us asks you for money, it’s a scam.
Not legal advice. This free tool applies published rules to the numbers you enter. The employer and the immigration authority make the actual decision — always check the official source before you act. SponsorApply never charges for jobs or visas.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a job offer with visa sponsorship is a scam?
The biggest warning sign is any request for money — a "processing fee", "visa fee", deposit or payment for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Others: a guaranteed visa, no interview, contact only by WhatsApp or Telegram, a recruiter using a Gmail/Yahoo/Outlook address, and pressure to act within hours.
Do employers charge for visa sponsorship?
Genuine employers do not charge candidates for a job or a visa. In the UK, sponsors must not pass the Certificate of Sponsorship fee or the Immigration Skills Charge on to the worker.
The company is on the sponsor register — does that mean the offer is real?
No. Scammers often impersonate real, licensed companies. A register match only tells you the company can sponsor; contact the company through the details on its official website to confirm the offer is real.
Where do I report a visa or job scam?
In the UK, report fraud to Action Fraud and immigration-related crime to the Home Office. In the US, report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you have paid money, contact your bank straight away.
Is the text I paste stored?
No. The text is checked in memory to produce your result and is never saved or included in the share link.