Sponsorship License

Expert assistance with UK sponsorship licence applications, compliance, renewals, and revocation defence.

Overview

A UK sponsorship licence is essential for businesses wishing to employ skilled workers from outside the UK. The application process is rigorous, and ongoing compliance obligations are extensive. Our specialist team guides you through every step, from initial application to maintaining compliance and handling Home Office audits.

Key Areas We Cover

Sponsorship Licence Applications

Licence Compliance & Management

Licence Renewals

Revocation & Suspension Defence

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Allocation

Home Office Audit Preparation

HR Guidance & Right-to-Work Checks

Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship

How We Help

Assess your business eligibility for a sponsorship licence

Prepare and submit your licence application

Set up compliant HR systems and processes

Train your team on sponsorship duties and responsibilities

Defend your licence in case of compliance issues or revocation action

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard processing takes approximately 8 weeks. A priority service is available for an additional fee, reducing the processing time to around 10 working days. We ensure your application is complete and accurate to avoid delays.

As a licensed sponsor, you must keep accurate records of sponsored employees, report certain changes to the Home Office (such as if a worker stops attending work), and comply with immigration law. Failure to meet these duties can result in licence downgrade, suspension, or revocation.

If your licence is revoked, your sponsored employees may have their visas curtailed. You have the right to request a review of the revocation decision. Our team has experience in defending revocation actions and can advise on the best course of action.

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