Sponsor Licence

The Sponsor Licence is designed for UK employers who wish to recruit skilled workers from abroad. It is a prerequisite for hiring individuals on work visas, such as the Skilled Worker Visa. 

All sponsors must fully understand their immigration responsibilities and implement processes and systems to meet these requirements while maintaining records as proof of compliance.

The Home Office conducts regular audits of HR systems and other relevant processes within organisations employing migrants, and may revoke or downgrade your licence if non-compliance with sponsorship duties is identified. It is crucial to maintain compliance with these responsibilities, as neglecting them can lead to significant consequences for both your business and your migrant employees or students.

• Worker Licence: For employers looking to hire skilled workers through visas like the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Temporary Worker Licence: For organisations seeking to recruit individuals for temporary roles under visas such as the Temporary Worker Visa.

To qualify for a Sponsor Licence, a business must meet the following criteria:

• The organisation must not have any unspent convictions for immigration offences or other crimes such as fraud or money laundering

• The business must not have had a Sponsor Licence revoked by the Home Office within the last twelve months.

• The organisation must have an active trading presence in the UK.

• Appropriate HR systems must be in place to monitor and manage sponsored employees effectively.

We offer tailored immigration services designed to meet your unique requirements. Our team of expert immigration lawyers is here to guide your company through the Sponsor Licence application process and ensure that you have the appropriate systems in place.

With our established connections at the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Sponsor Licensing Unit, we are able to oversee your licence application efficiently. We pride ourselves on timely submissions, and our applications are generally processed within the expected timeframes.