Do you have a UK business looking to hire foreign nationals?

Those looking to employ foreign workers who are subject to UK immigration control will need to apply for a Sponsorship License in order to bring them over on Work Visas.

How does one go about getting these visas granted?

To apply for a sponsorship licence, employers must prove they are a genuine business operating legally in the UK. Employers need to show that they are aware of and capable of carrying out their visa sponsorship duties, with the appropriate HR and recruitment systems and practices in place. The Home Office can conduct background checks and visits to the organisation at any stage.

These applications are notoriously difficult because of all the requirements that need to be met such as appropriate salaries and a significant amount of documentation – we have a specialist based in the UK who can do the applications for you.

How long do these visas take?

The application for a Sponsorship License can take 8-12 weeks, or you can pay an additional fee to get the application fast-tracked to ten working days. Once the license has been granted, we can help you with the Certificate of Sponsorship for your candidate as well as their visa application.

Contact our professional consultants today for a free advice on how to about hiring foreign nationals for your UK based organisation.