UKVI Sponsor Licence

The process of SLA’s can be complicated; however, we provide you the right guidance and support you need to apply for a sponsor licence. We have a specialized team to guide you throughout the process of sponsor licence from checking the eligibility requirements to collecting the documents to managing the sponsorship, we do it all, making your life hassle-free. We have 100% success rate for all applications.

Here are the key aspects that the Home Office takes into account when issuing skilled worker sponsorship licence:

• The organisation or business is capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of sponsoring the overseas workers.

• The holder of the sponsor licence offers such roles that are in accordance with the required skill level i.e. genuineness and salary.

• The workers sponsored by the organisation must meet the requirements of the ‘Points System’. In addition, such workers should also have relevant skills and qualifications.

If an organisation fails to meet the above responsibilities when sponsoring overseas workers, it may face fines. Besides, constant irregularities may also result in the revocation of a sponsor licence by the Home Office.

In an event of revocation, the sponsored workers would not only lose their jobs but also have to leave the country.

What are the critical aspects related to a UK Sponsor Licence?

A skilled worker sponsorship licence is essential for businesses interested in recruiting international talent. The key points related to this licence are:

●      Tier 2 (General) Visa – The most common use of this licence is for this visa category. This visa is specifically designed for skilled workers coming to the UK with a valid job offer. Individuals must have a valid certificate of sponsorship with an employer to be eligible.

●      Application process – Employers can obtain a sponsor licence by applying to the UK Home Office. The application must offer details, such as the organisation, its recruitment and human resource process, and the roles the employer intends to fill with non-EEA workers.

●      Responsibilities – Employers granted a sponsor licence must take on specific responsibilities, such as record-keeping, compliance with immigration rules and reporting duties. If these obligations are not met, it can result in the revocation of the skilled worker sponsor licence.

●      Regular compliance checks – Periodic compliance checks are conducted by the Home Office to ensure that sponsoring employers are compliant with the immigration rules.

●      Period of validity – This licence is usually valid for a specific period, after which employers must renew their licence if they want to continue sponsoring international talent.

At Sponsor Licence Specialists, we understand the nuances of applying for and obtaining a skilled worker licence. You can count on us to walk you through the entire process and explain the compliance rules so you can hire international talent without a second thought.