Do I Need a Sponsor Licence?

A sponsor licence is a legal necessity as a UK business if you want to recruit skilled labour from outside the UK under skilled worker route. Hiring even a single employee from one of these countries without a right to work can result in a huge fine and even a prison sentence. Having a sponsor licence opens up the doors to your business, allowing you to attract top talent, launch innovative projects, and grow your business.

Am I Eligible for a Sponsor Licence?

To apply for a sponsor licence your organisation must provide proof of the following:
  • It is a legally operating business in the UK.
  • Key personnel have been appointed, and they are of good character and dependable.
  • Your HR systems can manage all sponsorship duties.
  • Your business is offering employment suitable for skill requirements, which are genuine and meet minimum salary guidelines.
When you book a free consultation with us, we can clarify each of these points with you to ensure you’re eligible.

Should I Apply for the Licence Myself?

Sponsor licence applications aren’t as simple as filling out a form. There’s no room for error when proving that you’re eligible. You’ll need to assign critical roles within your organisation for an authorising officer, key contact (your main point of contact with UKVI) and a level 1 user (responsible for the day-to-day management of your licence using the SMS). And you’ll have to be fully prepared for the Home Office inspection visit at any time. If you get it wrong, your application may be disapproved, and you may not be able to apply again for 6 months. This can be disastrous for your business expansion plans. The Home Office is becoming increasingly strict about compliance, and we regularly hear from companies who have tried applying for themselves and failed.

Why Use A Y & J Solicitors to Get a Sponsor Licence?

Sponsor licences are what we do. We’ve helped countless companies obtain a licence, and have 1,000s of 5-star reviews from clients. We’ll take care of as much of the process for you as possible, from start to finish, including:
  • If instructed, assign one of the members of our team to the key contact and level 1 user roles, saving you from stressful, time-consuming work.
  • Showing you exactly what proof to gather, based on what you have available.
  • Processing all documents and putting together your application.
  • Completing human resources checks and audits in preparation for compliance.
  • Explaining all of the Home Office’s rules and regulations in simple terms.
  • Supporting and guiding you in preparation for a Home Office inspection visit.
  • Keeping you up to date with any changes to relevant regulations.
If you’re planning on applying for a sponsor licence, schedule a free consultation via the booking calendar above, or request a call back via the chat box at the bottom right corner of this page. We’ll provide you with all the information you need to know to decide whether to work with us, without obligation.

A Y & J Solicitors’ Review

A Y & J Solicitors
4.9
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ArchusArchus
15:05 01 May 24
Annette DesouzaAnnette Desouza
17:03 29 Apr 24
Really professional and seamless service to help me with my Sponsored Skilled Worker Visa application process.
tommy chentommy chen
13:11 29 Apr 24
Sai MadineniSai Madineni
16:39 26 Apr 24
A Y & J Solicitors answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. They kept me informed every step of the way. I was happy with them.Thanks.
Wayne LeeseWayne Leese
15:33 25 Apr 24
I was very well informed throughout the whole process. Everything was handled in a very prfessional manner with a successful aoutcome.
Unique Care UKUnique Care UK
06:56 25 Apr 24
A Y & J Solicitors helped us in reinstating our sponsor license. Mihir, Syed and Diana's team work and great communication was key in allowing us to meet the deadline. They were responsive to our concerns and emails which provided reassurance that we were on the right path. They also provide support with compliance and are happy to visit the office. Their expert advice demonstrate their experience and knowledge with immigration and working with the Home Office. Yet they are understanding and work with compassion. The price was also competitive, but their support was priceless. We are happy to recommend A Y & J Solicitors to any company who wants to work with the best chances of retaining and/or obtaining a sponsor licence. Thank you so much A Y & J Solicitors!
Wisdom MashevedzeWisdom Mashevedze
13:38 24 Apr 24
A Y & J Solicitors have been a tremendous help with regards to my visa application process.Working with Amy and Jay made what would be a stressful process ,a breeze .Their superb customer service is second to none and I am truly grateful that they were the ones to work on my case .
Sanket DantkaleSanket Dantkale
09:35 24 Apr 24
Great Service, Prompt & timely processing.
Parth BhatiaParth Bhatia
19:31 23 Apr 24
I had amazing experience with A Y & J Solicitors. All our queries were answered quickly and we received consent advise on different stages of the process.
J KwokJ Kwok
17:48 23 Apr 24
I had an excellent experience working with Sunny for my ILR application. His communication was consistently prompt and clear, which really helped ease my stress throughout the process. Not only was Sunny incredibly knowledgeable and efficient, but they were also genuinely supportive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Nada NuryNada Nury
20:57 22 Apr 24
I highly recommend A Y & J for their absolute high quality, trusted and professional service for their clients.Special thanks to Parvez who proved his dedication, experience and attention to details that helped to get to my mother’s Visa approval .I am so grateful for all the help and support gained through my journey with A Y & J .
Qingsheng XuQingsheng Xu
15:35 22 Apr 24
I got well service and professional support from A Y & J.
ketul patelketul patel
11:24 22 Apr 24
The OG for all things immigration! Special shout out to Sunny and Mihir. Super helpful, very responsive and a true partner in the process. This is the third time I have worked with the team in the last 6 years and had a successful result for myself and my family every single time. Thanks a lot.
Ravish ThakkarRavish Thakkar
09:53 19 Apr 24
The services I got from A Y & J was fantastic. Both Akshay & Aileen were very professional & attentive with the process of my application. I can never be grateful enough for the hard work to ensure a successful outcome of my application with the help of A Y & J Solicitors. I would highly recommend their services.
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A Y & J Solicitors’ Review

A Y & J Solicitors have very imminent lawyers who know their work. So if somebody is good at their work, they know what is required. So they made sure all the points that the Home Office flagged off, answered and provided documentation for every point, as many documents as we could, even if they had not asked for it.

I made three big mistakes that could destroy my application directly. But luckily, A Y & J Solicitors helped me to sort it out, and I got my Visa back now, which is totally out of my expectations.

I reached out to A Y & J Solicitors. They allocated excellent young Lawyers to my case. They took me through two parts of the process. The first part was how to achieve a Sponsor License.
We were able to do that successfully within record time. They helped me bring the Gentleman to come and work for Calibrant, which included transferring his Work Visa. I found that the service was personal & very helpful.

I realised as we went along that A Y & J solicitors are cut above the rest. They knew what they were talking about. They knew the law inside out.

Our Client Process

1
Free case evaluation

All new clients receive a free case evaluation with our team to help them understand their legal issues and to determine whether we are right for each other.

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1-Hour case consultation

During the consultation the client and lawyer develop a roadmap for the success resolution of the case.

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Case management

The client case is handLed with an extreme focus on the client’s needs and how to most effectively and efficiently meet those needs and goals for the case.

Your Sponsor Licence Team

Yash DubalDirector

Yash Dubal is a Director of the firm and Senior Immigration Associate. Yash cares for both our high-net-worth and business clients. His motto is to find out what success means to you and create a strategy to achieve your ambitions.

Diana Elena TodiricaHead of Operations / Senior Immigration Associate

Diana has one simple motto for client care – “Find out what they want to achieve and make it happen”.  Diana never gives up and will tenaciously fight for her clients until they get the result they desire.

Amin AkhtarBusiness Relationship Manager

Amin’s ultimate goal is being able to master the craft of understanding clients’ needs and exceeding client expectations.

He maintains excellent client relationships through transparency, hard work and bespoke service.

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