All organisations wishing to recruit migrant workers will require a Sponsor Licence. In order to sponsor migrant workers, an organisation must obtain a Sponsor Licence. The Skilled Worker Licence was previously known as the Tier 2 (General) Licence.
Once an organisation’s Sponsor Licence has been granted by the Home Office, it can recruit migrant workers.
The process of applying for a Sponsor Licence can be challenging. The Home Office will undertake routine audits of the HR systems (for organisations employing migrants) and other systems used in your organisation and can revoke or downgrade your licence for non-compliance with your duties. Maintaining compliance with sponsor duties is critical. A failure to comply with your sponsor duties should not be overlooked, as it can have huge ramifications for your business and your migrants, whether they are employees or students.
Different types of sponsorship licences
There are two main types of licences – Worker Licence and Temporary Worker Licence. A ‘Temporary Worker’ licence will let you sponsor people on a temporary basis, including for volunteering and job-shadowing. A ‘Worker Licence’ will let you sponsor people in different types of skilled employment.
Sponsor Licence Application Service
Our immigration services are bespoke and tailored to your needs. Our immigration lawyers are ready to assist your company with preparing for your Sponsor Licence application. We will also ensure that the right systems are in place to comply with your ongoing sponsorship duties.
Our strong relationship with the UKV&I Sponsor Licensing Unit enables us to effectively manage the progress of your licence application. Our applications are normally considered within the processing timelines.
