How to Obtain & Maintain a UK Sponsor Licence in 2025 :A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Gain a clear, step-by-step plan for securing and maintaining your Sponsor Licence, set up effective HR processes to avoid Home Office scrutiny, and confidently identify which roles you can sponsor—along with the required salary thresholds—to expand your global talent pool. Plus, walk away with practical tools like checklists and templates, and the chance to consult directly with solicitors for tailored guidance.
Sponsor Licence Essentials
➡️Required documents (the must-have checklist)
➡️Roles & responsibilities: Authorizing Officer and Level 1 user
Step-by-Step Application Process
➡️Selecting the right SOC code with CASCOT
➡️Crafting your “reason letter” for the Home Office
➡️Navigating the Sponsor Management System (SMS)
Hiring & Liability Considerations
➡️Who you can hire under the Skilled Worker Visa
➡️Minimum salary requirements & liabilities for foreign-based staff
Staying Compliant
➡️Setting up effective HR systems for monitoring & loggin
➡️Common misconceptions & how to avoid license revocation
➡️Preparing for potential Home Office visits
Amin Akhtar
Consultant for UK Sponsor Licences
Diana Todirica
Head of Operation/Senior Immigration Associate