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Navigating the complexities of the UK’s Sponsor Licence application can be daunting. This guide offers an overview of the process and its significance for UK businesses aiming to hire skilled overseas employees.
A Sponsor Licence, previously known as the Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, is essential for UK employers wishing to hire workers from abroad. This licence empowers businesses to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) and sponsor foreign workers for Skilled Worker visas. This is particularly vital for sectors like Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction, IT, and Media, among others. The process to obtain this licence is stringent, and once acquired, businesses must adhere to rigorous compliance standards.
If a UK business identifies a potential employee from overseas or believes the local talent pool doesn’t meet its needs, a Sponsor Licence becomes indispensable. This licence broadens the recruitment horizon, allowing access to international talent, and showcasing an organization’s dedication to equal opportunities and diversity.
A skilled worker is someone with a job offer from a licensed organisation and has been issued a CoS for a government-approved role. Unless the role is in a shortage occupation, it should be at level 3 or above on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Specific eligible roles can be found in the Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Upon applying for a sponsor licence, businesses undergo a compliance assessment with UK regulations. They are then awarded a rating of either A or B. An A-rating, the pinnacle of compliance, signifies that a business has met all eligibility criteria and is committed to the guidelines for hiring overseas talent. However, maintaining this rating demands continuous adherence to immigration rules and transparency in operations, with the possibility of periodic checks by the UK government.
In essence, obtaining and maintaining a Sponsor Licence is a strategic move for UK businesses, paving the way for growth, diversity, and global competitiveness.
Read the complete Sponsor Licence Guidance guide on Lexus Law’s Immigration Insight.
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