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How Long Does the Self‑Sponsored Skilled Worker Visa Process Take?

July 24, 2025 | Post by A Y & J Solicitors

Typically 3–6 months:

  • Company formation & prep: 2–4 weeks
  • Sponsor licence decision: ~8 weeks (priority option faster)
  • CoS issuance: 1–5 days
  • Visa decision: 3 weeks (outside UK standard), 8 weeks (inside UK standard), or 5–7 working days with priority

Feel free to adjust or let me know if you’d like any tweaks.

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What Are the Steps to Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa Through Self‑Sponsorship?

July 24, 2025 | Post by A Y & J Solicitors

After licence approval:

  • Request a Defined (overseas) or Undefined (inside UK) CoS

Submit your visa application with CoS, passport, financial and English evidence

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How Do I Register a Company in the UK as a Foreigner?

July 24, 2025 | Post by A Y & J Solicitors

Use the Companies House website or hire a professional service. We can introduce partners to help with this.

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What is the Process of Self‑Sponsorship?

July 24, 2025 | Post by A Y & J Solicitors

Four main stages:

  1. Establish a UK company, gather documents, apply for sponsor licence (6–8 weeks)
  2. Create HR policies & procedures pack (2 days)
  3. Obtain Certificate of Sponsorship & apply for Skilled Worker visa (4–12 weeks)

Ongoing compliance and licence renewals

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How Do I Apply for a Sponsor Licence?

July 24, 2025 | Post by A Y & J Solicitors

Your UK company must submit at least four documents showing lawful presence (eg, bank statement, employer’s liability insurance, VAT certificate, HMRC PAYE letter, organisation chart, confirmation letter of services and vacancies).

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