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Sponsor Licence
To employ skilled foreign workers, UK companies need to hold the relevant sponsor licence from UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) before employing permanent or temporary foreign workers. A sponsorship licence is also necessary for educational institutions recruiting students from overseas. Without one, UK companies cannot transfer existing employees to the UK, extend an existing work visa or apply for permission to employ someone.
Sponsor Licence
Temporary Worker Licence
Any UK business looking to recruit an overseas national under one of the Temporary Worker routes must first have in place a valid licence to sponsor this category of worker. Below we look closely at the rules and requirements relating to the Temporary Worker sponsor licence. Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence A ‘Temporary Worker’ licence will … Continue reading Temporary Worker Licence
Scale Up Visa Sponsor Licence
To register as a Scale Up Sponsor, your employer will need to demonstrate that they have had an annualised growth of at least 20% for the previous 3-year period in terms of turnover or staffing. Companies will also need to have had a minimum of 10 employees at the start of this 3-year period. Your … Continue reading Scale Up Visa Sponsor Licence
Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
In order to successfully apply for a UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence, you will need to satisfy various general and route-specific requirements. In terms of general requirements, you will need to satisfy the Home Office that: You are a genuine organisation operating lawfully in the UK; You are honest, dependable, reliable and are not engaging … Continue reading Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence
The Skilled Worker visa is a sponsorship system: a foreign worker cannot simply apply for this visa unaided. Applicants need a job offer from an organisation willing to employ them before they can apply. The first step is for the would-be employer to secure a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. This enables them to issue “certificates … Continue reading Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence
Your Responsibilities as a Sponsor
There are many responsibilities which an employer of an overseas worker needs to fulfil, both before and during the employment.
As an employer, you must:
- Ensure that your foreign workers have the necessary skills and qualifications for the role, with documents to prove this
- Only assign Certificates of Sponsorship to workers when the job is suitable for sponsorship
- Inform the UKVI if your employee is not complying with the conditions and terms of the visa
How Our Immigration Advisers Can Help Sponsor Licence Applicants
Our immigration advisers have experience in assisting foreign skilled workers and employers with sponsor licences, certificates of sponsorship, and skilled worker visa applications. Our advisers are experts in immigration options and will guide you through the complex Home Office rules and policies.
We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our client’s needs. We are a highly driven team, dedicated to providing clear and reliable immigration advice to clients as part of a professional and friendly service.
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Cartier Enterprises assists international clients in obtaining UK visas, residence and citizenship under the respective programs. Contact us to arrange an initial private consultation.
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