To sponsor migrants wishing to work in the UK, employers must firstly:
- Check if their business is eligible
- Check if the role is suitable for sponsorship – the job must meet the skill level and salary thresholds set by UKVI.
- Choose the type of licence they wish to apply for – this will depend of the type of worker they wish to sponsor
- Decide who will manage sponsorship within the business
- Apply online and pay the associated fee
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) may also visit the business to check it is suitable.
If the application is successful, employers will receive a licence rating. They can then issue Certificates of Sponsorship for roles that qualify. Sponsorship licences usually stay valid for as long as employers continue to meet the eligibility requirements, but failure to comply can result in the loss of the licence.
For support with sponsor licence applications, contact our business immigration specialists today.
