Holding a sponsor licence offers numerous advantages to businesses, particularly in attracting and retaining international talent. A sponsor licence holder has the capability of hiring migrant skilled workers from overseas or from within the UK if they have a different type of visa or work for someone else, enabling employers to fill critical skill gaps and enhancing the company’s competitive edge.

Applying for a sponsor licence involves navigating a complex process that requires thorough preparation and attention to detail. The application demands extensive documentation aimed at demonstrating the genuineness of your business and the legitimacy of the vacancies you intend to fill with migrant workers.

The process also includes rigorous checks and potential site visits from UKVI to verify compliance. Your ongoing obligations as a sponsor licence holder and the potential penalties for non-compliance add to the challenges, making it essential for your business to seek expert assistance to successfully apply for an maintain a sponsor licence.

How we can help:

· Sponsor Licence Applications

· Sponsorship and Compliance advisory services

· Preparation for Home Office Compliance Visits

· Responding to Licence Suspensions and/or Revocations

· Advisory, consultative and training support

· SMS management and Level 1 user training

· Advice on right to work checks

· Mock immigration audit to manage compliance risk