Sponsor Licence Lawyers for Skilled Worker Sponsorship
N & M Immigration Lawyers assist UK businesses with sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker sponsorship, Certificates of Sponsorship, Home Office compliance, right to work systems and sponsor licence refusals.
We Assist With:
- Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences
- Defined & Undefined CoS
- Home Office Compliance Visits
- Right to Work Checks
- Sponsor Licence Refusals
- HR Compliance Systems
Sponsor Licence Legal Advice for UK Employers
UKVI expects sponsor licence holders to demonstrate genuine trading, credible vacancies and compliant HR systems before sponsorship is approved.
Sponsor Licence Applications
We prepare sponsor licence applications for businesses recruiting international workers under the Skilled Worker route.
Compliance Preparation
We help employers prepare compliant HR systems, right to work procedures and sponsor duty structures.
Home Office Requests
We assist businesses responding to UKVI further information requests, compliance concerns and sponsor scrutiny.
Our Sponsor Licence Services
Structured immigration support for UK employers, HR teams and growing businesses.
Defined CoS
Support with Defined Certificate of Sponsorship requests for overseas Skilled Worker recruitment.
Undefined CoS
Advice on annual CoS allocations and additional allocation requests.
Right to Work Checks
Guidance on compliant right to work procedures, follow-up checks and record keeping.
Home Office Visits
Preparation for announced or unannounced UKVI compliance visits.
Sponsor Licence Refusal
Advice on refusal reasons, reapplication strategy and compliance improvements.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Support with genuine vacancies, occupation codes and sponsorship compliance.
Sponsor Licence Compliance Matters
Sponsor duties continue after the licence is granted. Businesses must maintain ongoing UKVI compliance.
Record Keeping
Maintain organised employee records, right to work evidence and sponsor documentation.
Reporting Duties
Sponsors must report relevant changes through the Sponsorship Management System.
Genuine Vacancies
UKVI may assess whether sponsored roles are genuine and operationally necessary.
Sponsor Licence FAQs
What is a sponsor licence?
A sponsor licence allows a UK business to sponsor overseas workers under immigration routes such as Skilled Worker.
Can a sponsor licence application be refused?
Yes. UKVI may refuse applications where compliance systems, vacancies or business evidence are insufficient.
What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?
A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic sponsorship record assigned to a worker for visa purposes.
Can NMILS help after a Home Office request?
Yes. We assist businesses responding to UKVI requests, compliance issues and sponsor concerns.
Need Sponsor Licence Advice?
Speak to N & M Immigration Lawyers before submitting your sponsor licence application.