Sponsor Licence Applications
If you wish to become a sponsor of a non-EU worker, and bring a person to work in the UK, you will need to be licensed.
Employers wishing to apply for a sponsor licence are subject to a rigorous audit from the UK Border Agency, which involves an in-depth review of your Human Resource systems and immigration compliance record.
Two types of licence are available:
'A' Licence: Employers with an ‘A’ rated sponsor licence hold a higher rating with the UK Border Agency. As a result you are subject to fewer checks and delays in employing migrant workers.
'B' Licence: Failure to meet some requirements may result in your company being awarded a transitional ‘B’ rated sponsor licence. This means you will need to improve your compliance or risk de-registration and you will be subject to more checks, which can often lead to untimely delays and rejections.
Newland Chase can guide you expertly to the sponsor licence you require. We regularly perform compliance training for companies' Human Rescource departments and hold seminars and presentations on this important area of immigration law. We are a leading authority on UK immigration law and are fully equipped to provide solutions to sponsors of all sizes.
For more detailed information regarding immigration to the UK, and advice on how you can achieve the coveted ‘A’ rated sponsor licence, please contact us.