Practice area
Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences
We help UK employers obtain and maintain a Skilled Worker sponsor licence — preparing the application, designing the HR and right-to-work compliance systems the Home Office expects, and supporting clients through audits and enforcement.
On applications, we prepare the sponsor licence application, supporting documentation and submission, and advise on the assignment of Certificates of Sponsorship to the right roles at the right SOC code and salary.
On compliance, we design the HR systems, right-to-work checks, record-keeping and reporting processes the Home Office requires from licensed sponsors, and provide training to HR teams.
On enforcement, we represent sponsors during Home Office compliance visits, respond to action notices and defend licence suspension or revocation decisions. Sponsor-licence packages start from £1,000 + VAT plus Home Office fees.
How we can help
- Skilled Worker sponsor licence applications
- Certificate of Sponsorship advice
- HR & right-to-work compliance systems
- Sponsor licence renewals
- Home Office compliance visits
- Action notices & licence suspensions
- Licence revocation defence
- HR & manager training
Our process
- 1
Initial consultation
Confidential discussion of your matter, the documents available and any time-critical deadlines that apply.
- 2
Strategy & costs
A clear written assessment of your options, realistic prospects and a stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can decide how to proceed.
- 3
Active progression
We carry out the agreed work — drafting, correspondence, negotiation or court proceedings — keeping you fully informed at each stage.
- 4
Resolution
We secure the best available outcome and advise on any next steps, enforcement or follow-on work required.
Discuss your matter in confidence
Every case starts with a conversation. Speak directly with one of our solicitors and we will explain the options available to you.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a sponsor licence application take?
- The Home Office aims to decide most applications within 8 weeks. A priority service is available for an additional fee, with a target of 10 working days.
- What does a sponsor licence cost?
- Our packages start from £1,000 + VAT plus Home Office fees, which depend on the size of your business. We will confirm the total cost at the scoping call.
- Can you help if our licence is suspended?
- Yes — we regularly represent sponsors during compliance visits, action notices and licence suspension or revocation proceedings, and we move quickly given the strict response deadlines.
Have a different question? Contact our team for confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.
Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences solicitors near you
We act for clients across England — including Greater Manchester, the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands and London. Choose your location for a dedicated skilled worker sponsor licences page with local information.
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