Obtaining a sponsor licence enables your organisation to sponsor migrant workers in the UK. The Home Office will determine whether an organisation is eligible for a sponsor licence by looking at whether the organisation can meet key criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria and ensure you don't make mistakes in your application.

The Home Secretary yesterday announced a series of changes to UK Immigration Rules which will radically alter the landscape for sponsored skilled workers, and for British citizens and UK residents with partners from overseas.

With an increasing number of companies applying for a Home Office sponsor licence to sponsor and employ migrant workers from both EU and non-EU countries, we explore how to prepare for a Home Office compliance check.

On 31 March 2023, the Home Office updated their Workers and Temporary Workers Guidance in relation to sponsor duties and compliance. Found out how these changes impact your sponsor licence obligations.

Summary of what documents a company needs to support a Home Office sponsor licence application. Ensure your business is fully compliant to avoid unwelcome fines and sanctions.

The ISC is paid by a sponsor each time they assign a Certificate of Sponsorship to an employee under the Skilled Worker or Specialist Worker routes for a period of sponsorship longer than six months, unless an exemption is applicable. It has been somewhat controversial since its introduction in 2017. Find out if your business is subject to this charge.

When a company loses its sponsor licence or lets it expire, the consequences for employees whose status depends on the company’s compliance can be far-reaching.

By holding a sponsor licence, you are confirming that you will comply with all duties of sponsorship. Are you complying with your duties in relation to absences?