Appendix A Sponsor Licence Supporting Documents
Section A: What is Appendix A for sponsor licence applications? “Appendix A: supporting documents for sponsor licence applications” is a section within the official Sponsor Guidance that sets out the evidence organisations must provide when applying for a sponsor licence. It is an appendix to the full policy guidance on sponsoring someone under […]
Tier 2 Sponsor Licence Suspended List
Section A: Is there a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence Suspension List? Although the Tier 2 visa route has been replaced by the Skilled Worker visa, many employers, recruiters and workers still use the term “Tier 2” when referring to sponsor licence compliance action. The term also remains a common search query when checking […]
Hiring International Employees
Hiring international employees allows UK employers to access a global talent pool of skilled individuals. Individuals from outside the UK usually require immigration permission to work, and employers must ensure they sponsor the worker if the visa route requires it, or confirm that the individual holds valid permission to work under a non-sponsored route. Employers […]
Immigration Fee Clawback Agreement: What Are the Rules?
UK immigration fees are substantial. If your organisation employs or sponsors migrant workers, you may offer to fund certain immigration, visa or sponsorship fees on behalf of the worker as part of the pre-employment negotiations. If you do take on immigration costs for a worker, what are your rights if the worker leaves your organisation, […]
Corporate Immigration Policy: What to Include?
An effective corporate immigration policy can help employers optimise their international recruitment, ensure legal compliance and provide a consistent and positive experience for their migrant workers. For UK employers, it is particularly relevant when hiring non-British nationals under the points-based immigration system, including Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes. Employers who sponsor workers must meet […]