Tier 2 Sponsor Licence

Tier 2 Sponsor Visa

UK employers require Sponsor Licence in order to employ skilled foreign nationals from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. The sponsor licence is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) under the new UK immigration points-based system.

UKVI can grant UK employers a sponsor licence under the Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa subcategories which will allow employers to employ and sponsor the non-EEA migrants. In this article, we will mainly explore Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, as Tier 5 has been severely restricted in scope in recent years.

Upon approval of the Tier 2 Sponsor Licence application, employers can then issue Certificates of Sponsorship in order to sponsor foreign migrants.

Applying for a Sponsor Licence, however, is a complex process and involves submitting the right documents and evidence to satisfy UKVI requirements. Data from recent years show that more than 15% of sponsorship licence applications are refused by the UKVI and as there’s no right to appeal for unsuccessful applications (though it is possible to request reconsideration), you will need to wait for a specified period of time and make a new application at full cost.

Tier 2 Sponsor Licence

Settled Status in the UK refers to the immigration status granted to eligible EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, as well as their family members, who were living in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period (December 31, 2020). It allows individuals to continue living and working in the UK without any immigration restrictions. Settled Status is part of the UK government’s EU Settlement Scheme, which was introduced to protect the rights of EU citizens and their family members residing in the UK after Brexit. Once granted Settled Status, individuals are granted the right to stay indefinitely in the UK and enjoy various benefits and services.

Need Help With Sponsor Licence Application?

We have an experienced team dedicated to Tier 2 Sponsor Licence applications and we will be happy to assist with your application. Contact us today to see how we can help you with obtaining a sponsorship licence.

Our general process of assisting you with your sponsor licence involves;

  • Assess your particular circumstances and advise on the merits of a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence application and any subsequent Tier 2 General visa application, if the employee has already been identified.
  • Assist with the preparation of the application for sponsor licence, including filling the online application form and advising on the documentary requirements.
  • Our lawyers will advise you on the requirements for HR systems and will prepare you for an audit, should one be arranged by the Home Office.
  • Once the sponsor licence is granted, we will assist you with issuing CoS for any employee you have identified.
  • If Resident Labour Market Test needs to be satisfied, we will assist and advise you on the requirements for advertisements.
  • Once the CoS is issued, we will assist with the preparation of Tier 2 General visa application and book an appointment if required.Continue reading for our detailed guide on Sponsor Licence application.

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