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Apply for a Sponsor Licence in the UK
If your business needs skilled migrant workers from outside the UK, they may require sponsorship. Where migrant workers require sponsorship, you must obtain a Sponsor Licence before the migrant can be sponsored by you to come and work in the UK.
Not completing the process correctly or having your application rejected can have adverse commercial consequences such as serious delays which can be caused by the application of cooling off periods if the application is refused.
Our qualified immigration experts based in London are experts in UK Sponsor Licence applications and can help you obtain your Sponsor Licence with ease.
- Your Sponsor Licence application will be dealt with by a dedicated expert from start to finish.
- We advise and walk you through your application process at every step.
- We can help you navigate through the complex immigration processes.
- We are transparent in our work.
If you require Sponsor Licence application support, please call our dedicated team now to learn more about applying for a sponsor licence and the support that we can give.
What is a Sponsor Licence?
A Sponsor Licence (It used to be called a Tier 2 sponsor licence) allows you to sponsor migrants to work for you in the UK. Without a licence, you will not be able to legally sponsor workers, even if they are from Europe. Brexit and labour shortages have made hiring staff more difficult.
Businesses need skilled migrants and many require sponsorship to work in the UK. Where migrants require sponsorship, businesses must hold a Sponsor Licence to allow applicants to successfully apply for a visa as a Skilled Worker.
Significant changes to the immigration rules happened after Brexit. Now businesses wanting to hire from European countries may need a sponsor licence too.
Sponsor Licences are granted by the Home Office. It is also necessary for unpaid work like volunteering for a charity.
However, not all migrant workers require sponsorship. For example, if your business wants to hire an Irish citizen, you do not need a sponsor licence to hire the Irish citizen. Moreover, people with pre-settled or settled status and indefinite leave to remain in the UK do not need sponsorship either.
Though there are some visas that do not require corporate sponsorship they may require sponsorship from other sources such as British spouses. Not all applicants can meet the requirements for these visa categories meaning that having a Sponsor Licence can be a great option to give you the flexibility to hire migrant workers.
Businesses can find Sponsor Licence applications and continued compliance is quite complicated. Businesses must go through a lot of paperwork and time-consuming processes to become a sponsor licence holder. The Home Office are very strict with the documents they will accept, which can be very stressful for businesses.
Not only that, if your Sponsor Licence is granted there is no way of knowing whether the migrant will meet the requirements for visa sponsorship. Meaning that their visa could be refused after your hard work obtaining a Sponsor Licence.
As a result, without proper expertise, acquiring a sponsor licence can become very lengthy and stressful process. That is why many businesses hire an expert immigration expert to help them with the obtaining a Sponsor Licence.
Due to the complexities, you may find that hiring an Immigration expert will streamline the process and give you the advice to avoid costly mistakes. Law firms can make sense of the paperwork and help you jump through the obstacles of the sponsor licence application.
Consequences of Employing Workers Without a Sponsor Licence | Sponsor Licence Application Guidance UK
One thing you should never do is employ illegal workers in the UK. An illegal worker is someone that does not have permission to work in the UK but does work, even if they have a UK visa (some UK visas have restrictions that do not allow individuals to work). You should always work in compliance with UK immigration law. Just because you don’t have a sponsor licence does not mean that you will not be issued with a civil penalty. All businesses from your local newsagents to a large multi-national have a responsibility to make sure that they are completing the Right to Work checks to avoid those illegal working inside the UK.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Sponsor Licence?
The Home Office processes applications in the order that they receive them. It can take approximately eight weeks for the Home Office to process applications. However, you may pay £536 to get your licence in ten days. Permission needs to be sought from the Home Office before this service can be used.
Moreover, as we mentioned, the Home Office might visit to check your compliance.
Useful Questions
FAQs
Is it difficult to get a sponsor licence?
The registration and application process can be quite complex. Employers must provide many documents and proof of suitability to get a Sponsor Licence. Therefore, we always recommend working with a qualified immigration expert.
What happens if an employer does not fulfil their responsibilities?
If a sponsor fails to fulfil their duties such as record keeping and monitoring, their licence can be revoked. In addition, they might also get issued with a cooling-off period.
Is the Immigration Skills Charge refundable?
Yes. You will get a refund if the worker’s visa is withdrawn or rejected. In addition, you will also get a refund if your application was successful, but the worker did not come to work for you, or they leave their employment with you before their sponsorship end date (i.e. if they are sponsored for 2 years and leave after 1 year, you will get a refund of year of of the Immigration Skills Charge.
How long do immigration skill charge refunds take?
It takes up to 90 days for the refund to be fully processed. However, the time frame is counted from when you report it to the Home Office.
Is a Certificate of Sponsorship and Sponsor Licence the same thing?
No, a Sponsor Licence is a licence that makes you eligible to issue a certificate of sponsorship (CoS) to a worker.
Can I apply for a Sponsor Licence on my own for my business?
You can, however, since the process is complex, many employers prefer to work with an expert immigration expert to ensure a successful application.
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