Skilled Worker

What is a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence?

The Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence is a requirement for businesses in the UK that wish to hire migrant workers from inside or outside the UK. Following Brexit and changes to UK immigration law, companies need this licence to sponsor non-UK/Irish employees, allowing them to legally live and work in the UK.

By obtaining a Sponsor Licence, employers can broaden their talent pool and potentially find candidates at more competitive rates, thus improving productivity through international hiring. Additionally, holding a Sponsor Licence enhances a company’s reputation and positions it to thrive in a global marketplace by tapping into specialised skills that may be scarce locally.

Various types of organisations, such as limited companies (LTD), limited liability partnerships (LLP), charities, churches and even self-employed individuals (sole traders) may be eligible for a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence, provided they meet certain conditions:

• it is a genuine business and operates lawfully;
• it has no adverse immigration compliance history;
• it has personnel to meet its obligations as a Sponsor;
• there is an existing genuine vacancy for which the Licence is required.

The application must include:

• a breakdown of the organisational structure;
• a description of the business activities;
• a description of the first job and proposed employee;
• supporting evidence;
• a fixed office address;
• completion of an online form.

What Passportia Can Offer

Passportia can assess the business, prepare and submit an application for a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. This includes all the work needed including: completing the online application form; reviewing all the supporting documents; and drafting of a letter of representation covering the points above.

We also provide guidance on compliance, which may include:

• Employer’s duty.
• Attendance record.
• Reporting system.
• Paperwork evidence.
• Other evidences.

Once the Sponsor Licence is granted, ongoing compliance with immigration rules is necessary, as the Home Office may conduct random compliance checks. Passportia can provide further support with:

• Applying for Certificate of Sponsorships (CoS) Allocations (Defined & Undefined).
• Handling Skilled Worker initial and extension visa applications.
• Establishing and monitoring the necessary systems to ensure compliance with Home Office regulations.
• Offering training and advice on using the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
• Conducting annual reviews of employee documentation.
• Providing guidance on other UK immigration matters.

To enquire about quotations - please fill in the Need more information form or call a number on the right. No-win no fee arrangements may be available in certain circumstances. We look forward to hearing from you.

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