With a shortage of home grown talent, the education sector has always looked outside the UK to fill those roles requiring particular skills or knowledge. This position has not changed, and there continues to be a lack of investment in the UK to train those seeking a care
Obtaining a sponsor licence can help you look out for talent by expanding your territorial search, i.e., you can hire individuals for your business from outside the UK and sponsor the migrants inside the UK as well.
If you’re unsure whether or not your business meets the criteria required, our team can discuss your position and advise you accordingly.
As per home office guidelines, the businesses need to fulfil the following criteria in order to be eligible to apply for a Sponsor Licence:
The above stated requirements are bare minimum expected by the employers from the Home office. Realistically, there is a 200-page guidance on sponsor licence applications to guide you through the process. However, we provide you the best and most accurate guidance and support to obtain Sponsor licence for your business.
The above stated requirements are bare minimum expected by the employers from the Home office. Realistically, there is a 200-page guidance on sponsor licence applications to guide you through the process.
However, we provide you the best and most accurate guidance and support to obtain Sponsor licence for your business.
The current fee for small companies to obtain a sponsor licence is £536, the fee for large companies is currently £1,476.
The fee for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is currently £199 per skilled worker.
The Immigration Skills Charge is currently set at £364 per year for small organisations and £1,000 per year for large organisations, per skilled worker.
Professional fees can vary from company to company and not all will provide the level of service you require.
Sponsor Licence Specialists can assure you will get end to end support and assistance for your business and the sponsored applicant.
Our fees are highly competitive and offer excellent value for the level of service you will receive.
For more details on our services and fees, please do not hesitate to contact us.
A sponsor licence application can take as little as 4 weeks to process, however this can vary depending on the quality of the application and Home Office caseloads.
Fellow (university)
Lecturer (higher education, university)
Professor (higher education, university)
Tutor (higher education, university)
University lecturer
FE College lecturer
Lecturer (further education)
Teacher (further education)
Tutor (further education)
Deputy head teacher (secondary school)
Secondary school teacher
Sixth form teacher
Teacher (secondary school)
Sponsor Licence Specialists (SLS) are a team of trusted immigration advisers and industry experts ready to help you and your business. We can help you meet the requirements for hospitality jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK. If you would like to explore the opportunities available please give our team a call.
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Sponsor Licence Specialists offers support to UK businesses with hiring overseas workers and staying compliant with immigration rules. Their services include:
With Sponsor Licence Specialists, the consultation process is simple and structured:
The goal is to give you a clear understanding of your options before moving forward.
At Sponsor Licence Specialists, getting started is simple:
We’ll guide you every step of the way to make the process smooth and stress-free.
At Sponsor Licence Specialists, we focus on maximising your chances of approval the first time by ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully compliant.
While we don’t advertise a fixed success rate, this is because every case is different and outcomes ultimately depend on the Home Office.
We pride ourselves on strong preparation and attention to detail—especially important given that a significant number of sponsor licence applications are refused each year due to errors or non-compliance .
Our goal is simple: to give you the best possible chance of success through expert guidance and tailored support.
Regulated to provide immigration advice or services by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner Ref No. F202100225. Sponsor Licence Specialists is a trading name of SLSPEC LTD a company registered in England and Wales no. 12982813, registered office: Office 2, T&L Business Park, Winterstoke Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3YS. Regulated by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) No: ZA869799