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Understanding and complying with UK immigration law is essential for businesses looking to hire skilled talent from abroad. At IMD Corporate, we specialise in assisting companies with obtaining a sponsor licence, ensuring full compliance with Home Office requirements. Our dedicated team of experienced immigration lawyers offers expert advice and tailored solutions to meet your specific business needs.
Our bespoke services, clear communication, and timely results are designed to support your business goals. We work with companies of all sizes across various sectors, ensuring that the sponsor licence process is smooth and effective. Our commitment is to your success, providing comprehensive support from application to ongoing compliance.
Contact us today to discuss your sponsor licence requirements.
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A Sponsor Licence is permission granted by the UK Home Office to an organisation, enabling them to hire (sponsor) foreign workers to work legally in the UK.
If you wish to employ workers from outside the UK, you must have a Sponsor Licence to legally hire them under the UK immigration law.
Any UK-based organisation that meets the eligibility criteria can apply, including businesses, educational institutions, charities, government bodies, and other legitimate organisations.
To qualify, your organisation must be legitimate and based in the UK, have appropriate HR and recruitment processes, and be able to comply with sponsorship duties set out by the Home Office. You cannot have unspent criminal convictions for immigration offences or certain other crimes, such as fraud or money laundering, and had a sponsor licence revoked in the last 12 months.
The application process involves completing an online form, providing supporting documents, and demonstrating your organisation’s suitability and readiness to sponsor migrants.
Processing times can vary, but typically, it takes several weeks to a few months for the Home Office to process and approve a Sponsor Licence application.
Once approved, your organisation will be added to the Register of Sponsors and can start issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to prospective employees.
If your sponsor licence application is refused, you may have the right to request a review if you believe that:
a) A mistake was made by the caseworker.
b) Supporting documents were not considered.
You can then consider making a new application after so called “cooling-off period”.
Yes, the Home Office can revoke a Sponsor Licence if the sponsoring organisation fails to comply with its duties or if there are serious breaches of immigration rules.
As a Sponsor Licence holder, you are responsible for complying with immigration laws (and wider UK law), maintaining records and reporting duties, and ensuring your behaviour is conducive to the public good.
Home Office removed the requirement for organisations to apply to renew sponsor licence. It means that the licence will be valid as long as you meet the requirements.
Yes, IMD Corporate has extensive experience in business immigration matters, including helping organisations apply for and manage Sponsor Licences, and ensuring compliance with all Home Office requirements.
Yes, IMD Corporate offers comprehensive support beyond the initial application process. We provide guidance on compliance with sponsorship duties, assistance with managing your sponsored employees, and support in case of audits or inspections by the Home Office.
For more detailed guidance and to discuss your specific needs, please contact us directly. We’re here to assist you through every step of the Sponsor Licence process.
You may also wish to visit the UK government’s official guidance page on Sponsor Licences: UK Visa Sponsorship for Employers.
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Get in touch with our business immigration lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote.
Tailored solutions. IMD Corporate is a law firm built by people of different backgrounds and nationalities. We have immigrants among our lawyers. We understand your needs and customise our services to suit you. Whether you are expanding your workforce internationally or seeking visas, our solutions are designed to align with your business goals or chosen career path.
Clear communication. We do not use legal jargon, and as a team of UK based international business immigration lawyers, we are often able to communicate in your native language. We are transparent when it comes to fees, budget planning, and timescales. We keep you informed at every step of the process, providing clarity on the status of your application.
Clients are our focus. Our commercially focused approach will help us find the best solution for you. At IMD Corporate we believe in getting the job done and working to the deadlines and budgets set. Our immigration lawyers work effectively to ensure that your interests are protected.
International Client focus. Our immigration law practice is focused on International Clients seeking guidance on global mobility strategy. We understand the challenges a foreign business or individual is facing and know how to guide you through the process.
International partnerships. We have established strong partnerships with trusted legal professionals and immigration lawyers in key jurisdictions throughout Europe and worldwide, ensuring seamless and efficient approach to cross-border matters.
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