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Sponsorship Licence - Overview
From November 2008, any organisation that wishes to sponsor an overseas migrant under the Points Based System, must hold a sponsorship licence first. If you do not have a sponsorship licence in place, you will be unable to transfer international employees to the UK, extend existing work permit holders, and/or make an application to employ a migrant from either inside or outside the UK.
As sponsor, you have agreed to adhere to the duties and responsibilities laid out under the sponsorship arrangements. This is a big responsibility for any organisation, as the consequences of getting it wrong could mean that the licence is revoked and/or all of the organisation’s existing work permit holders having their leave to remain curtailed.
The sponsorship application process will involve a formal application to the UK Border Agency. The aim is to get an A-Rating under the system. However, it is possible for a sponsorship licence to be given a B-Rating or even refused. Our role is to provide you with detailed advice and guidance on all aspects of the sponsorship licence, ensuring that you stay fully compliant and minimise the risk to your business.
PERMITS2WORK is registered with the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) to the highest level |
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Tier 1 (General) Recommended Changes
The Migration Advisory Committee(MAC) has completed its review of Tier 1 of the points-based system. Earlier this year, the MAC was asked to consider whether the criteria for Tier 1 should be changed in 2010/11 to reflect changing economic circumstances. The MAC's report, published, says that Tier 1 is generally operating well, but also recommends some changes.
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