Getting It Right First TimeYour Path to a UK Sponsorship Licence
Avoid Costly Mistakes with Expert Guidance
All UK visa applications must adhere to the stringent guidelines set by the UK Immigration Directorate. Even a minor error in your UK Sponsorship Licence Tier 2 and Tier 5 Visa application can lead to refusal by the Home Office, wasting your time and money. Re-application or appeals will incur additional costs. Get it right the first time with our industry-leading 7-day visa turnaround service. Our UK Immigration Solicitors will navigate the complexities of your case, providing you with total peace of mind.
Requirements & Guidelines:
Applying for a UK Sponsorship Licence requires meeting the strict guidelines of the UK Immigration Directorate and specific minimum requirements. With over 10 years of combined experience, our UK Immigration Solicitors are experts in preparing and submitting UK Sponsorship Licence applications. Contact us for assistance every step of the way..
You may need a UK Sponsorship Licence if you plan to employ someone from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland in the UK, including unpaid work like running a charity. Sponsoring someone does not guarantee their entry or stay in the UK..
This includes unpaid work, like running a charity.
Sponsoring someone does not guarantee that they’ll be allowed to come to or stay in the UK..
Types Of Licence
The type of licence you need depends on the workers you plan to employ:
- Tier 2 – skilled workers with long-term job offers
- Tier 5 – skilled temporary workers
You can apply for a license covering either tier or both.
Tier 2
Tier 2 is for skilled workers who you want to employ long-term or permanently. It’s split into:
- General – the role must meet the job suitability requirements
- Intra-Company Transfer – for multinational companies which need to transfer employees to the UK
- Minister of Religion – for people coming to work for a religious organisation (for up to 3 years)
- Sportsperson – for elite sportspeople and coaches who will be based in the UK
Tier 5
Tier 5 is for skilled workers you want to employ on a temporary basis. It’s split into:
- Creative and Sporting – to work as a sportsperson (up to 1 year), entertainer or artist (up to 2 years)
- Charity Worker – for unpaid workers (up to 1 year)
- Religious Worker – for those doing preaching, pastoral and non-pastoral work (2 years)
- Government Authorized Exchange – work experience (1 year), research projects or training, for example, practical medical or scientific training (2 years) to enable a short-term exchange of knowledge
- International Agreement – where the worker is coming to do a job which is covered by international law, for example, employees of overseas governments
Our approach
Our approach to UK Sponsorship Licence fees is simple: a one-off fixed fee that never changes. No unexpected surprises. Contact us for a quote. Each case is unique, but our pricing promise remains the same.
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What to Do Next
Now that you have the information you need, let us give you the best chance of getting your UK Sponsorship Licence application approved the first time. Call us for a free pre-vetting of your application within 1 hour whenever possible. Get a no-obligation assessment over the phone with our client liaison teams.
Discuss the options available when you speak to an advisor
- Appointments available, covering the whole of the UK.
- Central office locations In London, Manchester And Birmingham.
- Fixed fee pricing. No hidden surprises.
- Flexible payment plans.
Speak to us now on 0203 633 8983
Alternatively, fill out our Easy Visa Eligibility Test, and we will call you back to discuss if you meet the UK Visa requirements. For any information about the UK Sponsorship Licence, we are here to help you.
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