A Rating Sponsor Licence Guide
Section A: What is a Sponsor Licence A Rating? For routes other than UK Expansion Worker, a sponsor licence will be rated either ‘A’ or ‘B’. An A rating is the Home Office’s confirmation that a sponsor is fully compliant and trusted to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) without extra restrictions. Most licences […]
Home Office Compliance Visits & UKVI Compliance
Section A: What is UKVI Compliance? UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is the division of the Home Office responsible for managing the UK’s visa system, sponsor licensing and immigration compliance enforcement. A UKVI compliance inspection can be a cause of real concern for employers. The Home Office has powers to investigate organisations to […]
Sponsor Licence Check Guide UK
Section A: What is a Sponsor Licence? A sponsor licence is a legal requirement for UK organisations seeking to hire non-UK resident workers under certain work visa routes, such as the Skilled Worker visa. Licence Type Visa Route Purpose Duration Worker Licence Skilled Worker For skilled roles that meet job suitability requirements. […]
Sponsor Licence Downgraded?
Section A: Sponsor licence ratings The Home Office categorises sponsor licences with either A- or B-ratings. Having first been approved for a sponsor licence, each licence is granted an A-rating. An A-rated licence means that the sponsoring organisation has the necessary systems and people in place to meet its sponsor duties, and is trusted […]
Sponsor Licence Compliance Guide
Section A: What is Sponsor Licence Compliance? Employers granted a sponsor licence accept a legally binding responsibility to manage and monitor every sponsored worker’s immigration status, employment conditions, and right to work. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will only approve a sponsor licence application if the organisation can clearly demonstrate its ability to […]
Sponsor Licence Refused?
Section A: Sponsor licence application decisions Applying for a sponsor licence can be a complex and challenging process, where any errors within this process can result in an application being refused or rejected. If your sponsor licence application is refused or rejected by UKVI, this can have a hugely detrimental impact on […]
Visit Visa UK Guide
Section A: What is the UK Visit Visa? Many people talk about a “Visit Visa” when travelling to the UK, but the correct legal term is the Standard Visitor Visa. The route is governed by Appendix V of the Immigration Rules and its related Permitted Activities. It is designed for short-term, non-settlement purposes […]
UK Visit Visa Requirements
Section A: UK Visit Visa Overview The UK visit visa, formally known as the Standard Visitor Visa, is a temporary immigration route allowing short-term stays in the UK. It is generally issued for visits of up to six months at a time, although longer validity visas of two, five, or ten years can […]
UK Points Based Immigration System Guide
Section A: Points Based Immigration The United Kingdom’s Points Based Immigration System (PBS) sets the framework for those looking to apply for a UK work, study or business visa. At its core, the PBS assigns applicants points for various attributes and qualifications, such as professional skills, educational background, salary levels and English language […]
UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
Section A: UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Overview If you are looking to expand your overseas business by establishing a branch or subsidiary in the UK, you may need a UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence. It’s a specific type of sponsor licence that allows overseas entities to sponsor a senior company representative under […]