Shortage Occupation List

The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is a list of jobs that have a recognized shortage of workers in the UK. When a job is on this list, it can make it easier for employers to hire foreign workers because certain visa or immigration rules are less strict. This helps fill roles that are hard to recruit for locally, such as in healthcare, engineering, or IT. Being on the list signals that the government sees these jobs as important and in need of extra support to attract qualified workers from abroad.