UK SPONSOR LICENCE GUIDANCE

Are you looking for expert guidance on obtaining a UK Sponsor Licence for your business? Our team of experienced Immigration Law solicitors can help.

Obtaining a UK Sponsor Licence is a crucial first step if you’re looking to sponsor overseas workers in the UK. At Amicus solicitors, our team of experienced Immigration Law solicitors can provide expert guidance on the Sponsor Licence application process, ensuring that your business fully complies with UK immigration law.

Why apply for a sponsor licence?

A sponsorship licence enables your company to hire skilled international workers from all over the world.

Sponsoring workers / hiring foreign workers:

If you have a sponsorship licence you can hire workers from any part of the world.

Who can apply for a sponsorship licence? 

Any UK business is eligible to apply. To apply for a sponsorship licence, employers must prove they are a genuine organisation operating lawfully in the UK. You have to show you are aware of and capable of carrying out your visa sponsorship duties, with the appropriate HR and recruitment systems and practices in place.

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Sponsor licence requirements/ how to apply for a sponsor licence?

To apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, you need to:

  • Provide a breakdown of your Company structure
  • Complete an Online Application Form
  • Submit your supporting evidence
  • Be prepared for a Compliance Visit from the Home Office

Duties as a sponsor:

Ensure that you manage your sponsored workers effectively and ensure that they abide by rules set down by the Home Office.

How long does a sponsor licence take? 

The sponsorship licence application can take between 8-10 weeks to process depending on the home office caseload.

How much does it cost to apply for a sponsor licence?

The Home Office fee to apply for the licence varies from £536 to £1476 depending on the size of your organisation.

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Why choose Amicus Solicitors?

We have years of experience in this field and can provide you with bespoke services to suit your business.

Contact our Sponsorship licence experts today by calling 0161 434 4448 or request a call back from us.

Sponsorship Renewal: 

Get in touch with us if you are looking to renew your sponsorship licence as we can also help with this.

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