Your business normally needs a sponsor licence before sponsoring a Skilled Worker, and the job must meet salary and skill requirements. A sponsor licence gives a UK business permission to sponsor certain overseas workers. Employers may need one when recruiting a candidate or retaining an employee whose immigration permission is ending. Some candidates already have permission to work without sponsorship. Check the person’s immigration status before planning their start date. This article explains sponsor licence requirements, role eligibility and planning for continued employment and sponsor responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Home Office grants a sponsor licence to give your business permission to sponsor certain overseas workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many UK employers, the most relevant route will be the Skilled Worker sponsor licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your business holds the correct licence, you can potentially assign an eligible worker a Certificate of Sponsorship, or CoS. It is an electronic sponsorship record containing information about the worker and the role. The worker then uses it as part of their visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sponsor licence can therefore allow a business to recruit new international talent. It can also allow a business to retain existing employees who now require sponsorship to continue working in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The business, the proposed role and the individual worker must all satisfy the relevant immigration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone does not require sponsorship simply because they are not British.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some candidates will already have the right to work in the UK without being sponsored by your business. This could include someone who has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indefinite leave to remain means permission to stay without a time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the person’s immigration status and whether it allows them to work for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If their permission allows them to work, you may not need to sponsor them at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If they do not have permission to work in the role you are offering and need a sponsored visa, such as a Skilled Worker visa, your business will normally need a sponsor licence. You should also carry out the appropriate right-to-work check before employment begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n