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How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. This article focuses on the key areas when assessing Sponsor Licence applications.

Certificates of Sponsorship: All You Need to Know

A Certificate of Sponsorship (“CoS”) is an electronic certificate which must be assigned for each migrant worker who wishes to apply under a relevant sponsored worker route.

Immigration Skills Charge - A Guide for Employers

The UK Immigration Skills Charge (“ISC”) is a fee that UK employers must pay for each migrant worker that is sponsored in the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker categories, unless an exemption applies.

Compliance Visits: Tips on Preparing For Home Office Inspections

A Home Office compliance visit is a visit by the Home Office either to carry out checks prior to making a decision on your sponsor licence application or an inspection to continue to monitor your compliance during the validity of your sponsor licence. 

UK to Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights from the 2025 White Paper

The UK Government’s White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, presented to Parliament in May 2025, proposes the most significant changes to legal migration in over a decade, aiming to reduce migration and tighten visa eligibility.

UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Guidance (2025 Updates)

In This Article 1. Overview of the UK Expansion Worker Route 2. Demonstrating a UK Presence for Sponsor Licence Applications 3. Proving a Qualifying Link Between UK and Overseas Entities 4. Evidence of Overseas Operations:...

Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Companies

In an increasingly globalised world, businesses often seek to attract talent from across the globe to remain competitive and innovative....

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: New Rules on Pay and Fees

In This Article 1. Salary Deductions and Investments by Sponsored Workers 2. Further Clarification on Salary Deductions in Sponsor Guidance 3. Call for Examples and Clarification on “Related Organisations” 4....

Right to Work Checks: Essential Updates for Employers

In This Article 1. Right to Work Checks: 2025 Guidance Overview 2. Key Updates in the Right to Work Checks Guidance 3. Transition to eVisas: Decommissioning of Biometric Cards 4. Annex A Updated List of Acceptable...

New Immigration Rules for Skilled Workers:  Further Challenges for Self-Sponsorship

In This Article 1. New Restrictions on Salary Calculations for Self-Sponsored Skilled Workers 2. What this means for Employers and Skilled Worker Applicants 3. The UK’s Shifting Stance on Business Migration...

Sponsor Duties: Managing Third-Party Work for Skilled Workers

In This Article 1. Sponsor Duties for Contracted Skilled Workers 2. Is Working for Third Parties by a Sponsored Worker Prohibited? 3. How Sponsors Can Retain Control Over Sponsored Workers in Third-Party Contracts 4....

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Guidance: 2025 Updates

In This Article 1. Breaking Down the Latest Changes to Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Guidance 2. Key Updates in the Guidance 3. Prohibition on Passing Licence and CoS Fees to Sponsored Workers 4....