To employ an overseas national who is not a settled worker or who does not hold immigration permission to work in the UK, you will need to apply for a Sponsor Licence. Organisations can apply for a sponsor licence under various categories depending on the need.
To apply for a sponsor licence, a company should ensure that they have in place and can demonstrate they are a genuine organisation and have relevant HR systems and processes in place.
Application process
Processing times
Sponsor Licence compliance visit
"The Hudson McKenzie team can offer bespoke training to your HR staff to ensure the organisation remains compliant with their duties as a sponsor licence holder."
