Sponsorship Licence Applications
Helping UK Employers
Hire Skilled Workers with Confidence
At Migration Matters, we specialise in assisting UK employers in obtaining and maintaining Sponsorship Licences under the Home Office’s Points Based System. A Sponsorship Licence allows businesses to legally hire skilled workers from outside the UK, helping organisations meet staffing needs and grow their teams with international talent.At Migration Matters, we specialise in assisting UK employers in obtaining and maintaining Sponsorship Licences under the Home Office’s Points Based System. A Sponsorship Licence allows businesses to legally hire skilled workers from outside the UK, helping organisations meet staffing needs and grow their teams with international talent.
Our solicitors ensure that your business meets all Home Office compliance standards, guiding you through every stage of the application process and keeping your licence fully audit ready at all times.
What Is a Sponsorship Licence?
A Sponsorship Licence is an authorisation granted by the Home Office that enables UK employers to sponsor non-UK nationals for employment under visa routes such as the Skilled Worker and Temporary Worker categories.
Holding a valid licence allows your business to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible employees, enabling them to apply for their work visa.
Who Needs a Sponsorship Licence?
You will need a Sponsorship Licence if your organisation intends to:
Recruit skilled workers from outside the UK or Ireland
Transfer existing employees from overseas offices under the Global Business Mobility route
Employ temporary or seasonal workers under approved categories
How We Can Help?
Our business immigration experts at Migration Matters provide comprehensive support throughout the entire process:
- Assessing your organisation’s eligibility and readiness
- Preparing and submitting your licence application to the Home Office
- Advising on required documents and compliance policies
- Assisting with HR procedures, record-keeping and monitoring systems
- Responding to Home Office queries or site visits
- Supporting you with renewal and post-approval management
- We work closely with you to ensure your licence is granted without delays and remains compliant throughout its validity period.
- Maintaining Your Licence
Our solicitors ensure that your business meets all Home Office compliance standards, guiding you through every stage of the application process and keeping your licence fully audit ready at all times.
Why Choose Migration Matters?
Sponsorship Licence
Our solicitors are experienced in dealing with complex business immigration matters.
Proactive Support
We monitor regulation changes to keep your business compliant.
End-to-End Service
From start to finish, we ensure full Sponsorship Licence Applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most applications are processed within 8 to 12 weeks, depending on Home Office workload. A priority service may be available for faster decisions.
You must provide evidence of your business registration, trading presence, HR systems and key personnel. We guide you on preparing all necessary documentation.
A Sponsorship Licence is valid for four years and can be renewed before expiry.
Yes. If the Home Office finds non-compliance, your licence may be suspended or revoked. Our team can help rectify issues and represent you in such cases.
Employers must keep accurate employee records, monitor visa expiry dates, and report significant changes such as job title, salary or work location within required timeframes.