Sponsorship Licence Solicitors
Businesses, organisations, charities and educational institutions seeking to recruit talent from abroad must obtain a UK Sponsor Licence. This licence, granted by the UK government through the Home Office, permits entities to hire employees and students from outside the UK and Ireland.
Recruiting overseas talent into your UK operations requires sponsorship authorisation from the Home Office. Obtaining this licence enables compliant international hiring.
At Tann Law Solicitors, our accredited UK sponsor licence solicitors understand the licencing process inside out. We make it straightforward to bring in global skills, legally.
Making Sponsor Licences Hassle-Free
Recruiting overseas talent into your UK operations requires sponsorship authorisation from the Home Office. Obtaining this licence enables compliant international hiring, ensuring that your business can legally employ skilled workers from abroad.
At Tann Law Solicitors, our UK sponsor licence solicitors understand the licensing process inside out. We make it straightforward to bring in global skills, legally and efficiently.
Our Services
Sponsorship Licence Applications
Our solicitors will meticulously assess your business’s eligibility for a sponsorship licence and help you prepare a robust application. We ensure that your documentation is accurate and complete, significantly improving your chances of a successful outcome.
The application process includes providing evidence of your business’s legitimacy, such as proof of registration, accounts and operational capabilities. For detailed guidelines on how to apply, you can refer to the UK Government’s official page on applying for a sponsor licence.
Compliance and Audit Support:
Once your sponsorship licence is granted, maintaining compliance with the Home Office’s strict requirements is crucial.
Our services extend to providing ongoing guidance on your sponsor duties, which include reporting changes in your sponsored employees’ status, managing the Sponsor Management System (SMS) and ensuring all sponsorship activities are compliant with immigration laws.
We also offer regular mock audits to help you stay prepared for any Home Office inspections. For more on compliance, refer to the GOV.UK’s guide on sponsorship duties and compliance.
Skilled Worker Visas:
Once your sponsorship licence is approved, we can assist your prospective employees in obtaining Skilled Worker visas to work in the UK.
Our team will guide them through the application process, ensuring that all requirements, such as the appropriate skill level, salary threshold and English language proficiency, are met. The UK Government’s page on sponsoring a skilled worker provides further information on this process.
Intra-Company Transfers:
For multinational companies looking to transfer employees to their UK branch, we offer expertise in securing Intra-Company Transfer visas. This service is ideal for businesses seeking to move executives or specialist staff between global offices.
The process involves demonstrating that the transfer meets the Home Office’s criteria, which includes ensuring that the role is genuine and that the employee has been with the company for a specified period.
Sole Representative Visas:
If you are a representative of an overseas business intending to set up a branch or wholly-owned subsidiary in the UK, we can facilitate your visa application under the Sole Representative Visa route. This service includes advising on the required documentation, such as proof of business operations abroad and the employee’s role within the company.
We understand the significance of hiring international talent to enhance your workforce.
Our solicitors possess comprehensive knowledge of the UK’s immigration rules and regulations, offering expert advice tailored to your specific needs. Whether you represent a small business or a large corporation, we cater to all sizes of organisations seeking to recruit overseas workers.
Our services include
Advice on Pre-Application Considerations: We assess your unique circumstances and provide professional guidance on the sponsor licence requirements, process, and expected outcomes.
HR & Recruitment Systems Assessment: We evaluate your HR and recruitment systems to ensure they align with the Home Office’s criteria.
Online Licence Application Drafting: Our experienced team assists in drafting your online licence application, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Compliance Management and Ongoing Support: Our team ensures that your business remains compliant with immigration laws, offering ongoing support and handling any correspondence with the Home Office.
For more information on the sponsor licence process, you can visit the UK Government’s official page on sponsorship.
Let Tann Law Solicitors be your trusted partner in obtaining and managing your sponsor licence, allowing you to harness the benefits of a diverse and international workforce.
Additional Information
Our services include:
- Advice on Pre-Application Considerations: We assess your unique circumstances and provide professional guidance on the sponsor licence requirements, process, and expected outcomes.
- HR & Recruitment Systems Assessment: We evaluate your HR and recruitment systems to ensure they align with the Home Office's criteria.
- Online Licence Application Drafting: Our experienced team assists in drafting your online licence application, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Supporting Document Guidance: We advise on the provision of supporting documents to strengthen your application.
- Application Follow-Up: We manage communication with the Home Office and handle any correspondence related to your application.
- Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) Assistance: We provide guidance on conducting the RLMT, if required.
- Support with Evidence Collation: Our team helps you collate and submit the necessary supporting evidence, streamlining the application process.
- Cover Letter Drafting: We prepare a comprehensive cover letter to accompany your application, highlighting its merits.
Once you have been granted a sponsor licence, ongoing management and compliance are crucial. Tann Law Solicitors offers support in:
- Reporting Duties and Timelines: We advise on all reporting duties and timelines, ensuring you meet Home Office requirements.
- Updates on Changing Circumstances: We assist in updating the Home Office about changes in circumstances, such as promotions, dismissals, absenteeism, resignations, and TUPE transfers.
- Licence and CoS Expiry Reminders: We keep track of approaching licence or Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) expiry dates and provide timely reminders.
- Immigration Law Compliance: Our team offers guidance on complying with immigration laws and assists in evidencing compliance.
- Post-Visit Compliance Support: We provide support in the aftermath of Home Office compliance visits.
- SMS Management: We assist with SMS management, including requesting further allocations and assigning CoS.
- Migrant Monitoring and Reporting Systems: Our experts guide you in setting up effective monitoring and reporting systems.
- Advice on Resident Labour Market Test: We provide counsel on conducting the Resident Labour Market Test, if necessary.
- Guidance on Immigration Rule Changes: We keep you informed of any changes in immigration rules that may affect your sponsorship.
- Licence Renewal Applications: If your licence requires renewal, we can assist with the application process (additional fees may apply).
At some point, the Home Office may conduct compliance checks. Tann Law can assist you with Mock Compliance visits, either before or after Home Office visits:
Pre-Home Office Visit: We conduct interviews with authorised officers and Level 1 users, as well as your employees. We review your systems, including HR and employment systems, and provide you with a comprehensive report.
Post-Home Office Visit: In addition to the above, we review the Home Office suspension letter and their notes, preparing representations to the Home Office on your behalf.
At Tann Law Solicitors, we are committed to supporting your organisation's growth and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Let us be your trusted partner in obtaining and managing your sponsor licence, allowing you to harness the benefits of a diverse and international workforce.
Both parties have the option to terminate the retainer at any time during the contractual period. Please note that if you decide to terminate the retainer before the end of the one-year contractual period, our retainer fees will be non-refundable. If Tann Law terminates the retainer during the contractual period, we will reimburse you the balance after deducting an equivalent amount for the work already completed on your file.
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