To employ overseas skilled talent or recruit graduates within the UK, British businesses must hold an active Sponsor Licence issued by the Home Office.
Holding a sponsor licence is a position of legal trust. Employers must demonstrate robust human resources management systems, adhere to mandatory reporting and record-keeping duties, and pass rigorous unannounced Home Office compliance inspections.
Preparation of your initial application under Appendix A, selecting qualifying mandatory corporate documents (e.g. VAT certificate, employer liability insurance, bank statements, lease).
On-site and remote audits of your HR files, right to work processes, employee tracking, and reporting workflows before Home Office inspection officers visit your premises.
Appointing and managing your Authorising Officer, Key Contact, and Level 1 Users. Allocating Defined and Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).
Urgent legal representations challenging Home Office suspension letters, defending civil penalties, and pursuing Judicial Review for unlawful licence revocations.
Discuss your company's sponsorship requirements with our London advisers.