Tier 2 Sponsor Licence Renewal
The requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence every four years is being abolished from 6 April 2024. UK sponsor licences due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 are now being automatically extended by 10 years. Licences expiring prior to 6 April 2024 must apply to renew their licence under the following […]
Sponsor Licence Renewal Fee
The requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence every four years is being abolished from 6 April 2024. UK sponsor licences due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 are now being automatically extended by 10 years. Licences expiring prior to 6 April 2024 must apply to renew their licence under the following […]
MAC Rapid Review into New UK Immigration Salary List
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned by the Home Secretary to undertake an initial, ‘rapid review’ of the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL), which is to be renamed the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The review follows a formal undertaking by the Government to overhaul the SOL in light of the MAC’s October 2023 report, […]
Can Visa Dependants Start a Business in the UK?
Dependant visa holders are generally permitted to start and run their own business in the UK, provided they have lawful status and remain eligible under their visa conditions. In this guide, we explain the rules on setting up a business if you have a dependant visa. Who are visa dependants? Visa dependants, or dependant […]
UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
If you are looking to expand your business by establishing a branch or subsidiary in the UK, you may need an Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence that will allow you to sponsor a company representative for a UK Expansion Worker visa. The UK expansion worker route allows overseas companies to deploy senior managers or specialist employees […]
Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship
The Certificate of Sponsorship plays an important role in the UK’s work visa sponsorship system. Reform of the UK points-based immigration system saw the Skilled Worker route replace the Tier 2 (General) visa, and the two types of Certificate of Sponsorship were revised. Restricted and unrestricted CoS are no longer issued and have been replaced by Defined […]
Summary: Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel
The revised code of practice for international recruitment of healthcare personnel in England sets out in detail the provisions that must be followed when hiring overseas staff to fill essential skills gaps in the UK. In this guide for care sector employers, we explain the key provisions of the Code of Practice to support effective […]
Pre Licence Priority Service for Sponsor Licence Applicants
Applying for a sponsor licence is a complex and time-consuming process. If your organisation critically needs to recruit, and perhaps already has a candidate lined up for sponsorship, time may not be on your side. In these circumstances, the option to pay for fast-tracked licence application processing can make business sense. In this guide, we […]
Sponsor Licence Cooling Off Period
Failure to meet the sponsorship requirements when applying for a sponsor licence can result in a refusal decision. Equally, even if approved for a sponsor licence, there are various ongoing sponsorship obligations that are imposed on employers, where a failure to comply with these obligations can potentially result in a revoked licence. In either scenario, […]
How Much is the Sponsor Licence Fee?
Sponsoring skilled overseas workers can provide your business with significant benefits, not least being able to widen the pool of talent from which to recruit the best and brightest from around the world. However, there are various costs associated with the sponsorship process that need to be factored into your overall budget when it comes […]