The UK sponsorship application allows employers to hire foreign workers. Employers must first obtain a sponsor license, demonstrating their legitimacy and capability. They then issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to the foreign worker, who uses it to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa. The visa application is assessed based on a points-based system considering salary, skill level, and English proficiency. Recent updates include the Health and Care Visa, offering reduced fees for healthcare professionals, and streamlined processes for the Skilled Worker Visa. Both employers and employees must comply with post-arrival responsibilities to ensure legal employment.

Sponsor Licence:

• Eligibility: Employers must prove they are a genuine business, have appropriate systems in place to monitor sponsored employees, and have no history of immigration violations.
• Application Types:
  • Worker licences (including Skilled Worker, Intra-Company Transfer, etc.)
  • Temporary Worker licences (including Seasonal Worker, Youth Mobility Scheme, etc.)

Types of Worker Licences:

• Skilled Worker: For jobs meeting the skill level and salary threshold.
• Intra-Company Transfer: For multinational companies transferring employees between branches.
• Temporary Worker: For short-term work categories.

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):

• Defined CoS: For workers applying from outside the UK.
• Undefined CoS: For workers already in the UK or for extensions.

Compliance:

Sponsors must comply with immigration laws, maintain accurate records, and report significant changes (e.g., changes in job roles, employees leaving the company).