Sigma Labs: does its graduate training and client placement programme sponsor a UK visa?
No. Sigma Labs does not sponsor its graduate training and client placement programme for international students who need a visa. Sigma Labs is a B-Corp that trains graduates for 15 weeks, remotely, then places them with clients as consultants in data, software and cloud roles for two years. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for at least three years after starting, which in practice means a UK or Irish passport, EU settled status or indefinite leave to remain. The first year client placement salary is stated as 30,000 pounds, rising to 38,000 pounds in year two. Applications were closed on 1 October 2026, with the next cohort starting in February and applications opening in October.
- Sponsors grads?
- No
- Pay vs threshold
- Below the threshold
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- Pay
- 30,000 pounds in year one rising to 38,000 pounds in year two
- 2027 cycle
- Applications currently closed, next cohort starts 8 February (no year printed), applications open in October (no year printed)
- Confidence
- high
“Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas or accept applications dependent on future visas, including the non-extendable two-year Graduate Route, as this could prevent you from completing your employment with us.”
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What Sigma Labs publishes about this programme
Checked against Sigma Labs's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.
- Visa sponsorship policy: published
- Application dates: published
- Pay: published
- Locations: not published
- Degree requirement: not published
- Recruitment stages: not published
Sources
Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.
Common questions
Does Sigma Labs sponsor visas for its graduate training and client placement programme?
No. Sigma Labs does not sponsor its graduate training and client placement programme for international students who need a visa. Sigma Labs is a B-Corp that trains graduates for 15 weeks, remotely, then places them with clients as consultants in data, software and cloud roles for two years. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for at least three years after starting, which in practice means a UK or Irish passport, EU settled status or indefinite leave to remain. The first year client placement salary is stated as 30,000 pounds, rising to 38,000 pounds in year two. Applications were closed on 1 October 2026, with the next cohort starting in February and applications opening in October.
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.
What is the catch international students miss with Sigma Labs?
Even students who will hold the Graduate Route visa are excluded, because Sigma needs three years of right to work from the start date. Applicants also need a 2:2 or above from a UK or Irish university and must have graduated before training starts.
When do applications open for the Sigma Labs graduate training and client placement programme?
Applications currently closed, next cohort starts 8 February (no year printed), applications open in October (no year printed). Checked on 2026-10-01 against Sigma Labs's own site.
How should I confirm Sigma Labs's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Sigma Labs's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.
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