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To be eligible for a Sponsor Licence, the Home Office has set the following criteria:
Basic Requirements:To apply for a UK Sponsor Licence, you will be required to submit at least 4 mandatory documents. These include but are not limited to:
If you wish to apply for Global business mobility or Seasonal worker Sponsor Licence, there are mandatory documents as per the specific route of Licence you are applying for.
4 April 2024, the salary threshold for new applications has been increased to £38,700. The current Skilled Worker visa holders may fall under transitional arrangements and be exempt from this. You are required to offer the salary to an overseas worker or migrant worker who is in the UK according to the Home Office requirements if you wish to sponsor them.
Home Office will review your application and may visit your business to ensure compliance.
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To sponsor a migrant worker, a business must hold a sponsor licence issued by the Home Office. The fee for a skilled worker sponsor licence varies depending on the type of organisation. Here’s an overview:
An organisation qualifies as a small sponsor if it meets at least 2 of the following criteria:
A charitable sponsor includes organisations which are registered charities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, or well as tax-exempt organisations and ecclesiastical corporations with charitable aims.
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required by the sponsor to sponsor a worker. While there are no fees for making a CoS request, there is a non-refundable issue fee of £239, when assigning the CoS to the identified worker.
| Fee | Small or Charitable Sponsor | Large Sponsor |
| Sponsor Licence Application | £536 | £1,476 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship Issue (per CoS) | £239 | £239 |
| Total Cost | £735 | £1675 |
Please note: These fees are subject to change, and additional costs may apply depending on individual circumstances. For a more accurate assessment and to discuss your specific needs, please contact us for a consultation.
With extensive experience and thousands of 5-star reviews, A Y & J Solicitors are the experts you need. We handle the entire process, saving you time and stress. Our team can be assigned to key roles if needed, guiding you on the necessary documentation, processing and submitting your application, and conducting HR checks and audits. We simplify Home Office rules and regulations, ensuring you understand every step. Plus, we prepare you for Home Office inspection visits and keep you informed of any regulatory changes.
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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.
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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.