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The UK government requires companies that employ talented workers outside the UK to obtain a sponsor licence. Our solicitors at Osbourne Pinner are experts in this field and strive to ensure successful applications. For a sponsor licence, a UK business must demonstrate:
Our Solicitors are ready to assist you at any time.
The UK Skilled Worker Visa has replaced the Tier 2 General Visa. To be eligible, skilled workers must have a job offer from a UK company with a sponsorship license. Our immigration solicitors can provide you with the appropriate legal advice based on the individual circumstances of your case. To get a skilled visa, candidates must:
Osbourne Pinner’s immigration solicitors have experience handling sponsorship licences for companies of all sizes and know the process intimately. Tier-2 worker licenses are classified as follows.
General - to be eligible for a job, you must meet the job eligibility criteria.
Minister of Religion- for people who plan to work in the religious sector in the United Kingdom.
Charity Workers – for those who come to the UK more for volunteer work with charities rather than for paid employment.
Sportsperson- it’s for elite coaches and athletes who will be based in the UK.
With our experience and detailed understanding of UK law, we can ensure a simple and smooth application process for Tier 4 University Sponsor Licence are as follows:
At Osbourne Pinner, we can help you in every step of obtaining a Tier 4 sponsor licence for your education institution. Tier 4 licence requires an educational institution to meet the following criteria:
With our experience and detailed understanding of UK law, we can ensure a simple and smooth application process for Tier 5 temporary worker licenses. Temporary Tier 5 workers are professionals you need to hire temporarily. The licence categories of Tier 5 are as follows:
Creative and Sporting - intended for individuals who want to work as athletes, creative artists or entertainers in the UK.
Religious Workers — for individuals who wish to work as religious workers in non-pastoral roles in the UK.
International Agreement - for those who come to the UK to provide a service governed by international law.
Charity Workers – for those who come to the UK more for volunteer work with charities rather than for paid employment.
Government-Authorized Exchange — for those who come to the UK under approved schemes to exchange knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Seasonal Workers — Workers from abroad who come to the UK for up to 6 months to work in agriculture.
Employers who are newcomers to sponsorship may find it challenging to apply for and maintain a sponsor licence. However, sponsors must follow Home Office immigration regulations, or their licence could be revoked.
The Home Office may visit your workplace to determine whether your organisation can fulfil its sponsorship responsibilities when you apply. This compliance visit ensures that your recruitment and HR systems are in place to effectively supervise a foreign worker and meet your legal obligations.
At Osbourne Pinner, our expert immigration solicitors can assist you in obtaining a sponsorship licence, complying with Home Office regulations.
We strive always to ensure our clients’ success. Our team is available for assistance at every stage of the sponsorship license application process.
Our legal rates are highly competitive, and we provide a breakdown of costs.
We have highly trained specialists in each of our legal departments. Regular training courses keep their expertise fresh.
Our competent immigration solicitor can assist you in making the best decisions.
Our service is customised to meet your specific needs. Your success is our priority.
Our years of experience have helped us accomplish many clients' goals and exceed their expectations.
We will assign you a certified immigration solicitor specialising in UK immigration law.
We provide our clients with professional legal support from beginning to end with the highest level of success.
Our success rate for obtaining a sponsorship licence is high. Some of our clients have received sponsor licenses within days of submitting their applications.
Our team of experienced corporate immigration solicitors work across a wide range of businesses both in the EU and internationally, as well as specialist businesses with very specific requirements to sponsor foreign nationals. These are some of our most acclaimed clients:
Our immigration solicitors at Osbourne Pinner have extensive knowledge and experience in UK immigration law. We provide valuable guidance and assistance to our clients through each stage of the immigration process. We understand the importance of your issue, so we respond promptly, offering advice and action if necessary.
Osbourne Pinner in London I could have ever dealt with. From how my case was handled, the communication, replying to my calls and explaining to me in detail about the law. Special thanks to Kanchan Gooransingh ’s my personal advisor in getting my spouse visa processed very quickly and professionally.If you are looking for a professional and exceptional value for money service then, look no further. The team at Osbourne Pinner are thorough, professional and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend you give them a call, give them a try and judge for yourself. 5 Star is an understatement. All the best to all especially, Kanchan Gooransingh. Many thanks for your assistance & brilliant service.
Getnet Zeriune
My experience with Osbourne Pinnerwas absolutely pleasant from step 1. I did an application for Tier 1 Entrepreneur for myself. Solicitor Sabina was always available and very helpful with every step of the whole process. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone that is trying to apply for Tier1.
Y. Ohun
We worked with the corporate Immigration Team to support our Company’s sponsors licence and our employees Tier 2 General visa application process. We had attempted to do this ourselves but professional guidance from Samina & her knowledgeable colleague Maria and advise took so much stress and anxiety out of the already confusing process. Thank you so much.
Martin Laker
Very honest & straight forward costumer service. Very knowledgeable & refreshing approach. I highly recommend
Akuha
The team at Osbourne Pinner were absolutely fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone! Special thanks to the family team.
Robert C
Excellent and professional service. Very clear and precise instructions and was kept well informed. Very helpful and very good at their job. big Thanks to the Team!
E. James
“They are very cooperative and everything is done on time. We are very thankful to the efficient work on my company’s sponsorship licence . Would recommend to anyone who needs help with their visa matter.”
Anonymous
Osbourne Pinner Immigration team is an expert lawyer with great knowledge in immigration law. They helped us in our immigration matter and we appreciate his help and advice throughout the whole process.
Y- Jasmin
Thank you Osbourne Pinner for getting my settlement. I highly recommend their services.
Patel
Such an experienced, skilled and very supportive team.
Harik
Put my mind at ease and gave plain straight forward guidance to my rather complicated matter .
Samuel
If you looking for the best immigration lawyers in town look no further as atlas law solicitors outweighs the rest,I have my leave to remain thanks to them…every lawyer I went to said my case will have to go to court etc but they were able to get my residency permit in less than 3 months yep they are that good.Get in touch with them today and you will be glad you did!
Nana Afia Bossman
Thank you Osbourne Pinner for professionally dealing with my divorce and finances. I was extremely stressed over my family matter but after meeting and getting advice from family solicitor Anne, I was so relived. Thank you for all your patience.
Mrs Patel
Thank you, Patricia, for all your support and guidance throughout our sponsor license. Thank you for your prompt replies to calls and emails, you have always been approachable and I really appreciate your can-do attitude.
James Parkin
Excellent service! Solicitor Kanchan dealt with my Tier 1 Exceptional Talent case. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and diligent in her work. She was very approachable, answering any questions. I highly recommend Osbourne Pinnerfor anyone looking for immigration advice.
H Dexter
Thank you so much to Osbourne Pinner immigration team for all their hard work in preparing and submitting my application for Global talent Visa with a successful outcome. Patricia responded promptly and efficiently to any queries I had and ensured all the correct documentation was submitted. I would highly recommend Osbourne Pinner Corporate Immigration team.
Saeed Abdulla
Excellent service by Osbourne Pinner Immigration team, who quickly dealt with the issues other lawyers could not solve. Samina & Patricia helped our close long-standing client to get a successful Entrepreneur visa after complex journey of refusal from other law firms. l. I can’t begin to express my gratitude and will recommend our high-net-worth clients to Osbourne Pinner.
Mohammad Alnaggar
It's been a great pleasure working with Osbourne Immigration Team. Being based in Dubai I felt like I needed a local firm however Samina and Maria were always on hand. It's been a lovely experience. Obviously, the Global talent visa application process is always stressful, but the team has been very supportive throughout the application process and has given me all the information I needed. I have recommended by fellow professionals in Dubai after my successful application. I will definitely pop round when I’m next in London.
Mustafa Sheriff
I got a positive result on my UK Start Up visa application within a couple of weeks. The entire process was very straightforward and was handled efficiently by the team. I will definitely be working with Osbourne Pinner in the future.
Nawal Hassoun
This is the third time I have used their service for my Tier 2 change of employment application and it was granted successfully again. Due to the complexity of my work this was not a straight forward application at all, but all thanks to Akuji and Maria who swiftly checked my documents so that my application went through smoothly. All my emails and calls were responded promptly. I highly recommend using Osbourne Pinner solicitors to anyone for their immigration matter. Thank you once again to the whole team for helping me secure my visa.
Hugh Corder
It's been a great pleasure working with Osbourne Immigration Team. Being based in Dubai I felt like I needed a local firm however their was always on hand. It's been a lovely experience. Obviously, the Global talent visa application process is always stressful, but the team has been very supportive throughout the application process and has given me all the information I needed. I have recommended by fellow professionals in Dubai after my successful application. I will definitely pop round when I’m next in London.
Osman
It's been a great pleasure working with Osbourne Immigration Team. Being based in Dubai I felt like I needed a local firm however their team was always on hand. It's been a lovely experience. Obviously, the Global talent visa application process is always stressful, but the team has been very supportive throughout the application process and has given me all the information I needed. I have recommended by fellow professionals in Dubai after my successful application. I will definitely pop round when I’m next in London..
Omar Sajjad
This review is in regard to Riyadh to UK Sole Representative visa for my business. Their location and staff availability were the first thing that stood out. Solicitor Akuji & Patricia handled the application process with great professionalism and we are grateful, Samina is an outstanding solicitor and gave us the best and most professional service we could ever ask for. There was never a time when Patricia was not available to help and to answer all our questions. Additionally, Samina went out of her way to make sure that all of our sensitive documents were protected and kept secure throughout our application process. They both worked so diligently on our visa application that it ended up being approved almost a month and half earlier than we expected. I highly recommend you and your team at Osbourne Pinner to anyone that requires professional and experienced Corporate Immigration work.
Massud Emair
A Sponsor Licence is a licence that allows an employer to sponsor skilled
workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland to come and work in the UK. The licence is granted by the Home Office.
To be eligible for a Sponsor Licence, an employer must:
- have a genuine need for the skills of the migrant worker
- be able to meet the migrant worker's salary requirements
- have appropriate policies and procedures in place regarding the employment of migrant workers
If an employer is successful in their application for a Sponsor Licence, they will be issued with a certificate which will list the types of workers they are able to sponsor. The employer will then need to assign a 'Certificate of Sponsorship' to each migrant worker they wish to sponsor.
A Sponsor Licence is a valuable tool for companies in the United Kingdom who wish to employ foreign national workers. The process of applying for and being granted a Sponsor Licence is not straightforward, but the benefits of having one are numerous.
Firstly, a Sponsor Licence holder can sponsor an unlimited number of foreign national employees. This is particularly useful for companies who wish to hire large numbers of skilled workers from outside the European Union. Secondly, a Sponsor Licence holder can apply to renew their licence every four years, meaning that they can continue to sponsor employees without having to reapply each time.
Finally, holding a Sponsor Licence demonstrates to potential employees that a company is serious about complying with UK immigration law. This can help a company attract the best and brightest talent from around the world.
If you're looking to sponsor employees from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you'll need to apply for a sponsorship licence. The process can seem daunting, but we've put together a step-by-step guide to help make things as easy as possible.
To apply for a sponsorship licence, you'll need to:
1. Register with the Home Office Sponsor Management System
2. Pay the application fee
3. Complete an online form
4. Send supporting documentation
5. Attend an interview (if required)
The cost of obtaining a Sponsor Licence can vary depending on the size and type of organisation. For small businesses, the cost is typically £536. For larger & medium businesses, the cost is £1476. The cost also varies depending on the length of time for which the licence is valid.
It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to successfully obtain a sponsorship licence, depending on the size and complexity of your organization. The process involves completing an application form and paying the associated fee, as well as providing supporting documentation.
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). They may contact you for additional information or to schedule an interview. Once your application is approved, you will receive a sponsorship licence which is valid for four years.
If you are planning on applying for a sponsorship licence, it is essential to start the process early so that you can ensure that everything is in order before your employees arrive in the UK.
In order to apply for a sponsor licence, businesses must first ensure that they are eligible. There are a number of requirements that businesses must meet in order to be eligible for a sponsor licence, including:
- being a legitimate organisation registered with Companies House
- having a UK bank account
- being able to evidence that they can comply with the Home Office's record-keeping and Right to Work checks requirements
- having an immigration compliance officer who is responsible for ensuring that the business complies with its sponsorship duties.
If you're a business sponsor, you need to renew your sponsorship licence every 4 or 5 years. Here's how to do it:
1. Go to the UK Visas and Immigration website and log in to your account.
2. Select 'Renew my sponsorship licence' from the 'Your tasks' section.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your renewal application.
4. Pay the renewal fee of £536 (or £1476 if you're a large sponsor).
5. Once your application has been processed, you'll receive a new sponsorship licence valid for 4 or 5 years.
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