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A friend may offer encouragement, accommodation or an introduction to an employer. None of those offers automatically creates permission to work in the UK.
For a sponsored route, the employer and role must meet the relevant requirements. A friend owning a business or offering financial help does not replace that enquiry. The candidate's own circumstances also matter.
Identify whether there is an actual employment offer and what is known about the employer's sponsorship position. Move Up can discuss the relevant immigration question separately from recruitment or personal support.
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