UK Employers Guide to Worker Sponsorship and Compliance
An Employer Sponsorship Licence provides a UK employer with the ability to employ non-settled citizens to fill a skilled vacancy in the UK.
what
we do
We are a specialist business immigration company that works with UK businesses to secure the talent they need to make them more efficient, productive and enable them to grow and flourish.
Get the right talent, In the right place, In the right job, At the right time!
let us guide you
through your journey
we can expand
your talent pool
Our team works with UK businesses that are finding it very difficult to recruit for key roles. There are over 1 million job vacancies in the UK and typically businesses have the following impact from recruitment challenges
how
we do it
The Migrate UK team are experts in navigating ever changing immigration rules.
We have developed clear proven processes for businesses that have enabled us to have successfully processed 6,500+ skilled worker visa applications.
This means that we make the process clear and transparent and give you the best chance of getting the talent you need for your business.
We provide this service for all sizes of UK business, and we are delighted to work with new technology business through to some of the leading companies in the UK.
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making it happen
Our process has seven simple steps.
1.
Appointment
Book a free initial appointment with the Migrate UK team
2.
Business Review
We discuss your vacancy requirements and background of your business
3.
Candidate Review
Should you have identified a candidate, we check they qualify for your vacancy
4.
Evaluate Sponsorship Potential
We evaluate your ability to gain an employer sponsor licence and if positive, provide a detailed costed proposal
5.
Prepare Sponsor Licence Application
Complete online application including justifications, recommend and check supporting documents & cover letter and assist with submission
6.
Candidate Sponsorship & Support
Request, prepare & issue a certificate of sponsorship for your employee. Provision of guidance for entire visa process to include any dependants
7.
Sponsorship Licence Management
We have introduced a service to manage your compliance with right to work, reporting & record keeping and a provision of a point of support for ongoing advice
how much
will this cost?
Recruiting overseas talent can be very cost competitive. Costs do vary by company size & occupation but typical sme costs are as follows:
Please make an appointment to speak to our team who can provide you with the costs for your business requirements
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ongoing
support
Our expert team are always available to support you and your team.
Proven process
We deal with all of the paperwork and the application process for you to give peace of mind that everything is being done correctly and efficiently.
Your own consultant
Each of our clients has a dedicated point of contact who gets to understand your business and your requirements.
We look after your team
We manage the whole process for your team and their family from the initial application to applying for settlement in the UK.
Stress free compliance
We manage all of your compliance, right to work checks, reporting and record keeping.
Training
We can provide training workshops for your business covering areas such as:
- Sponsor licence duties and responsibilities
- Certificate of Sponsorship process
- Online application process
can it
work for you?
61,000 organisations of all sizes have already secured the employer sponsorship license and many of your competitors are benefiting from this proven route to find talent
High experienced new recruits
Productive employees
Less training costs
Accelerate growth
Loyal employees
Sectors we work with
Technology | Engineering | Health Sector | Hospitality & Leisure | Banking & Insurance
Business Services | Professional Services | Construction | Universities | Finance | Education | Recruitment Companies
meet
our team
We are retained as in-house immigration advisors to some of the world's largest most recognisable organisations, as well as individuals, both here in the UK and worldwide.
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EU Settlement Scheme update July 2023
UKVI announce intention on streamlining the process for pre-settled status extensions and those switching to settled status. From September 2023, individuals with pre-settled status under the EUSS will automatically get a further two years extension nearer the time of expiry date.
Employer sponsor compliance - what needs to be done
Date: 10/27/2023
Time: 12:30
Join in to listen to our Linkedin live audio event to find out everything you need to know about staying compliant with Home Office regulations for your employee sponsorship licence.
Unlocking Global Talent: How to Employ Overseas Workers in the UK
Date: 11/23/2023
Time: 01:00
Venue: Linkedin Live Event
Learn how to widen your hiring horizons and recruit overseas workers to the UK in 7 simple steps.
Hiring skilled overseas talent – will it work for your UK Business?
Is hiring skilled overseas talent a viable option for your business? Our team regularly get asked by UK organisations to explain or justify whether this route could work for them
Dispelling the myths around recruiting overseas talent for UK Businesses
We are often surprised that there is a low level of awareness of UK business’s ability to recruit great talent from overseas. There are over 1.2 million vacancies in the UK and many UK organisations are struggling to find the talent they need to maintain and grow their business.
2023 predictions for UK immigration policy as skills shortages escalate
Our Managing Director, Jonathan Beech speaks to HR Magazine about his UK immigration and policy predictions for 2023. Read the full article here
Important updates for those with Pre-settled or Settled status
On 27 October 2021, the UK government announced some important updates for those with pre-settled and settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
UKVI requesting further evidence to sow the complete of studies for students
Graduates will only be allowed to switch to the skilled worker route if they can provide the evidence to UKVI on completion of studies on the date of making their application, read on for more details.
contact us
Our expert immigration lawyers help clients in:
London | Manchester | Birmingham | Leeds | Liverpool Sheffield | Newcastle | Brighton | Leicester | Oxford Glasgow | Bristol | Edinburgh | and across the UK
Book an appointment or send us a message. Please let us know who you are:
Address:
Unit 3, The Old Estate Yard High Street, East Hendred Oxfordshire, OX12 8JY.
Nearest train station is Didcot Parkway. 45 minutes from London.
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