Sponsor Licence

If you have a business in the UK and are struggling to find a non-EU worker to fulfil a job vacancy, you can apply for a sponsor licence in order to employ non-EU migrants that meet the requirements for the position.

If you wish to sponsor a non-EU resident worker, we can provide guidance on the requirements which must be met, including assistance with advertising the position (if necessary), dealing with HR department compliance, collating the required supporting documentation, assistance with completing the relevant online application form and preparing detailed representations etc.

Our committed and experienced team of solicitors will be happy to guide you through the entire process.

Upon receiving instructions, we will provide you with an initial list of documents. Thereafter, we shall provide a comprehensive list of documents tailored to your individual circumstances. If your matter is urgent it will be dealt with as a priority. As soon as we have received the requested information and supporting documents and we have reviewed your matter, we shall assist in submitting your application with the relevant Immigration department bearing in mind applicable deadlines.

Our professional services include the following:

• Assist and guide with the completion and submission of the online application form
• Advice and assist with the collation of relevant supporting documents
• Advice and assist with HR compliances
• Guidance for Home Office inspection
• Assist with selecting the most suited Job Code
• Assist with drafting the job advert/ job description

The timescale on when a decision will be received will depend on the type of application being made and backlog of the decision making body. On average it may take 6 to 8  weeks to get a decision from the Home Office.

Professional fees:

Normally, instructions in respect a Sponsor Licence application is undertaken on the basis of an agreed fixed fee having consideration of the complexity of the matter and the level of expertise involved. All disbursements are additional such as the Home Office which £536 for a small business. If we are unable to agree a fixed fee, our standard hourly rate will be £300 plus vat equating to £360 (if applicable).

Our agreed fixed fee usually includes meeting with one of our experienced solicitors for the Sponsor Licence Application to establish the details of your case; advice you on your option(s) and merits in the matter; guidance in collating supporting and relevant documents; assist in submitting the application/representations with the Home Office in the U.K.  and advising you on the likely outcome(s) of your matter.