UK Sponsor Licence and Skilled Worker Sponsorship
UK employers must hold a valid Sponsor Licence to lawfully employ overseas workers under sponsored work routes, including the Skilled Worker visa. Sponsorship carries ongoing legal responsibilities, and failure to comply with UKVI requirements can result in licence suspension, revocation, or civil penalties.
UK employers must hold a valid Sponsor Licence to lawfully employ overseas workers under sponsored work routes, including the Skilled Worker visa. Sponsorship carries ongoing legal responsibilities, and failure to comply with UKVI requirements can result in licence suspension, revocation, or civil penalties.
AMK Global supports employers with Sponsor Licence applications, Skilled Worker sponsorship, and ongoing compliance management, ensuring sponsorship obligations are met accurately and consistently.
Sponsor Licence Process
We guide employers through each stage of the Sponsor Licence journey, from confirming eligibility to maintaining compliance once the licence is in place.
- Business eligibility review
- Documentation and HR systems check
- Licence application submission
- UKVI decision
- Ongoing compliance
Up to 8 weeks
Sponsor Licence processing usually takes up to 8 weeks.
Employer Sponsorship Services
Our employer sponsorship services are designed to support both first-time sponsors and existing licence holders, providing structured guidance across the full sponsorship lifecycle.
- 01. Sponsor Licence Applications Assessing eligibility and preparing compliant submissions
- 02. Sponsor Licence Renewals and Variations Supporting changes to licence details or renewal needs
- 03. Sponsor Management System (SMS) Management Guidance on reporting, updates, and record-keeping
- 04. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Allocation Support with defined and undefined CoS requests
- 05. Compliance and Audit Support Preparing employers for UKVI compliance checks and inspections
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