Having a sponsor license allows a UK based Business to employ skilled workers from overseas who are presently lawfully in the UK in some instances but do not do not have the legal right to work in the UK or who are based overseas and a business wishes to recruit them to work in the UK.
Sponsor Licence Requirements:
To apply for a sponsor licence in the UK, you need to follow these steps:
Check eligibility to apply for a licence:
You must ensure that our business is eligible to apply for a license by providing specified documents that prove your company is genuine and actively trading in the UK. This includes having a genuine need for foreign workers and a clean immigration history.
Appoint key personnel:
You must appoint an Authorising Officer, a Key Contact, and at least one Level 1 User. These roles are critical for managing the sponsorship licence and ensuring compliance with your duties sponsored license holder.
Complete the Online Application:
Fill out the online application form via the Sponsor Management System. The application form will require specific details about your organisation, the type of licence you are applying for, and the key personnel involved, nature of your Business.
You must also pay the application fee, which varies depending on the size of your organisation (£536 for small or charitable sponsors and £1,476 for medium or large sponsors).
Submit Supporting Documents:
After completing the application, you need to submit supporting documents within 5 to 10 working days. These documents typically include proof of your business’s legal status, financial documents, and evidence of your recruitment practices.
- Duration and Renewal: If granted, the sponsor licence is valid for 10 years. There is no requirement for renewal, but the Home Office can suspend or revoke the licence if you fail to comply with sponsorship duties.
Documents for sponsor licence:
The exact documents required for the application can vary depending on the type of organisation and how long it has been operating and we will guide you as to the documents needed
Timeframe:
Standard processing time for a sponsor licence application to be decided is up to 8 weeks from the date of submitting your supporting documents. However, you can always opt for priority service for an additional fee of £200, which expedites the decision to 5 working days starting from the next working day after payment has been made.
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