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Sponsor Licence Refusals: Causes and Solutions

When embarking on the journey of making a Sponsor Licence Application, the sponsoring company must understand the route(s) in which they wish to sponsor overseas nationals and the duties that come with being a sponsor....

Sponsor Licence Renewals Abolished from April 2024

At present, Sponsor Licences are valid for four years. If licence holders wish to keep their licence beyond the four years, they must make a paid renewal application. Renewal applications can be made within 90 days...

Cooling-Off Periods in Sponsor Licence Applications

UK-based companies that hold a sponsor licence can sponsor foreign employees to live and work in the UK under the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility immigration routes. In its published guidance, however,...

How An Immigration Audit Can Safeguard Your Sponsor Licence

When you first apply for a sponsor licence, you will need to show that you are capable of meeting your sponsor duties. Once you have been granted a sponsor licence, you will need to make sure that you are continuing...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Sponsor Licence Renewal

When a sponsor licence application is granted, it is usually valid for four years. The sponsor normally receives a first renewal reminder 120 calendar days before the expiry date with subsequent reminders. A final...

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. Our previous post, How to Apply for a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence sets out the suitability and eligibility...

Pre-Licence Priority Service Sponsor Licence Guide

When a company wishes to employ workers from overseas, they will need to have a sponsor licence to sponsor the workers.  This applies to most overseas workers. The company will need to meet the requirements for...

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Success Stories

Our business immigration barristers regularly assist UK employers to successfully apply for Skilled Worker sponsor licences, maintain their Skilled Worker sponsor licence at the highest rating and comply with their...

Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence Application Guide

The Global Business Mobility (‘GBM’) routes are sponsored immigration routes that allow eligible businesses to sponsor overseas workers to come to the UK to undertake temporary assignments. There are five Global...

Skilled Occupation SOC Codes: All You Need To Know

When applying to sponsor a worker, an organisation will need to provide details of the role. One of the tasks is to select the correct standard occupational classification (‘SOC’) code for the role....

Employer's Guide to Appendix A Sponsor Licence Documents

The Home Office has published a list of documents that can be provided in support of Sponsor Licence Applications under the Worker, Temporary Worker or Student routes here. If an organisation wishes to sponsor a...

Sponsor Licence Applications for Start-ups: Frequently Asked Questions

This article will provide guidance for Start-up businesses that wish to apply for a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence from the Home Office. Full details of the eligibility and suitability criteria for a...