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Fee Type | Eligibility / Description | Fee (from 9 April 2025) |
Small sponsor licence application | Charitable status or small companies regime (meets at least two of: turnover ≤ £10.2 m; balance sheet ≤ £5.1 m; ≤ 50 employees) | £574 |
Large sponsor licence application | Organisations that do not meet the small companies criteria | £1,579 |
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months)- Worker & Temporary Worker (large sponsors) | Fast‐track licence processing | £25,000 |
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months)- Worker & Temporary Worker (small sponsors) | Fast‐track licence processing | £8,000 |
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months)- Student sponsors | Fast‐track licence processing | £8,000 |
Expedited sponsorship management request | For Worker or Temporary Worker sponsors | £200 |
Priority service for sponsor licence applications | Decision within ten working days | £500 |
Student sponsor licence | £574 | |
Temporary Worker sponsor licence | £574 | |
Worker & Temporary Worker sponsor licence- large sponsor | £1,579 | |
Worker & Student sponsor licence- large sponsor | £1,579 | |
Worker, Temporary Worker & Student sponsor licence- large sponsor | £1,579 | |
Temporary Worker & Student sponsor licence | £574 | |
Worker sponsor licence- large sponsor (already holds Temporary Worker/Student licence) | Reduced rate where you already hold a Temporary Worker or Student sponsor licence | £1,005 |
Student sponsor basic compliance assessment | Optional compliance check prior to licence grant | £574 |
Sponsor action plan | Plan outlining steps to remedy compliance issues | £1,579 |
Immigration Skills Charge (Skilled Worker) | Per worker, per year; standard £1,000 / reduced £364 for small sponsors & charities | £1,000 / £364 |
Certificate of Sponsorship (Skilled Worker, T2 Minister of Religion, GBL Senior/Specialist) | Assigning a CoS under the Skilled Worker, Minister of Religion, or Global Business Mobility senior/specialist routes | £525 |
Certificate of Sponsorship (Temporary Worker & similar routes) | Assigning a CoS for Temporary Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier, Secondment Worker, and Scale-up routes | £55 |
Certificate of Sponsorship (International Sportsperson - over 12 months) | Assigning a CoS for International Sportsperson roles longer than 12 months | £525 |
Certificate of Sponsorship (International Sportsperson - up to 12 months) | Assigning a CoS for International Sportsperson roles of 12 months or less | £55 |
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) | Issue of CAS for Student and Child Student routes | £55 |
A Y & J Solicitors in London serves individuals and businesses globally. We have more than 1,200 positive client reviews across Google and Trustpilot and a listing in The Legal top 500 best UK law firms, so you can rest assured your immigration challenges are in safe hands when you take these three simple steps:
At A Y & J Solicitors, we’ve helped thousands of business owners attain and retain their sponsorship licences. We know how to spot issues with applications and resolve them before they become a stumbling block. We have developed a comprehensive compliance pack, as well as providing our clients with a mock compliance audit to put them in a great position should the Home Office ever request a visit. When you’re ready to apply, sponsor licence procedures can be complex and lengthy. Let an A Y & J immigration lawyer assist with your Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence (formerly Tier 2 sponsor licence) application. This will give your application the greatest possible chance of success.
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Navigating UK sponsor licence rules is complex, so professional immigration lawyers reduce refusal risks and keep you compliant. AY & J’s experience means smoother applications and fewer delays.
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Chief Executive Officer
The driving force behind the company, Yash has years of legal experience and an uncompromising focus on client success. His leadership is the catalyst for integrity, innovation, and results.
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Amin heads the frontlines of client interaction. He is driven by a consultative mind and profound knowledge of immigration options, matching clients with solutions that best meet their objectives.