Employee Immigration & Dependant Mobility

The employer holds the sponsor licence, the job offer is confirmed and the Certificate of Sponsorship has been assigned. At this stage, the visa application needs to be completed correctly — this may involve an application inside the United Kingdom, an overseas application, an extension or dependant applications.


Visa applications must be completed correctly from the start — the role must match the right SOC code, the salary must meet the correct threshold, and all documents must fully support the application.


Errors can lead to delays, refusal, and disruption to your employee’s planned start date. We protect employers, workers, and dependants from these risks.

Senior lawyers preparing every application

Accurate SOC code, salary and document review

Full support for visa extensions and dependants

Clear guidance for HR, employees and families

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Why Employee Visa Accuracy Matters

To work legally in the UK, the employee must meet the correct visa rules — and the employer must provide accurate information. Incorrect details can cause refusal, delays, or compliance risks.

PROBLEMS IF DONE CORRECTLY

Wrong SOC code → application refusal

Salary below threshold → automatic rejection

Missing documents → delays or extra checks

Incomplete dependant evidence → refusal or family separation

Poor onboarding coordination → failed right-to-work checks

BENEFITS WITH WESTBRIDGE

Correct SOC code and salary assessment

Full preparation of employee & dependant applications

Document pack reviewed to Home Office standards

Smooth onboarding, relocation & right-to-work checks

Clear communication for HR and employees

We have helped hundreds of businesses and workers like yours with our visa solutions

SOLUTIONS

Skilled Worker Visa Applications

We assess your organisation, prepare the evidence pack and manage the full submission to secure approval.

Build a compliant foundation that is audit-ready from day one.

Sponsorship Systems & HR Compliance Setup
Global Business Mobility Routes (ICT, Graduate Trainee, Secondment)
High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
Temporary & Short-Term Work Routes
Scale-Up Worker Route
Change of Employment or Visa Extensions
Dependant Visa Applications (Partner & Children)
Right-to-Work Checks, Digital Visa & Relocation

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Our team will review your circumstances and provide clear, practical direction.

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Speak to a Senior Immigration Lawyer

Our team will review your circumstances and provide clear, practical direction.

How to Bring a Non-UK Employee to the UK:
A Simple 5-Step Process for Employers

How to Bring a Non-UK Employee to the UK: A Simple 5-Step Process for Employers

Confirm Role Eligibility & CoS Allocation

Prepare the Application Pack

Submit the Visa or Extension Application

Visa Decision & Pre-Start Preparation

Start Date & Ongoing Compliance

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Check the role fits the correct SOC code

Confirm the salary meets the required threshold

Verify English language and financial requirements

Allocate or request the appropriate Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Gather employer documents

Guide the employee on their personal evidence

Confirm dependant information and supporting documents

Ensure all documents meet Home Office standards

Complete the employee’s online application

Submit dependant applications (if applicable)

Upload documents and book biometric appointments (if required)

Respond promptly to any Home Office requests for further information

Review the decision and advise on next steps

Arrange right to work checks and onboarding timelines

Support relocation, travel or address updates

Coordinate BRP collection, digital status checks or eVisa setup

Complete the right to work check before employment begins

Ensure salary, duties and work location match the approved details

Keep accurate HR and immigration records

Monitor visa expiry dates and plan extensions or future ILR pathways early

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Confirm Role Eligibility & CoS Allocation

Confirm your organisation meets Home Office requirements

Gather and prepare the required documents

Submit the sponsor licence application

Receive approval and become a licensed sponsor

Assign Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Identify the candidate you intend to hire

Confirm the job role, salary and SOC code meet the rules

Create and issue the CoS through the sponsor management system

Employee Visa Application

Provide employment documents needed for the visa

Confirm details for any dependants

Respond to any Home Office queries

Support the employee during the application timeline

Visa Decision & Pre-Arrival Setup

Confirm the employee’s start date and onboarding requirements

Prepare right-to-work documentation checks

Coordinate relocation details where needed

Update internal systems ahead of the employee’s arrival

Arrival & Ongoing Compliance

Complete the right-to-work check on arrival

Keep accurate HR and sponsorship records

Report any changes in role, salary, or circumstances

Maintain ongoing compliance to protect your licence

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The Westbridge Way:

A 4-step Client Journey

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We Understand Your Organisation — Not Just Your Case

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We Build the Right Strategy — Clear, Accurate and Built Around You

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We Execute With Accuracy and Full Regulatory Assurance

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We Stay With You - Long After the Application Is Approved

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The Westbridge Way:
A 4-step Client Journey

1

We Understand Your Organisation — Not Just Your Case

Details

2

We Build the Right Strategy — Clear, Accurate and Built Around You

Details

3

We Execute With Accuracy and Full Regulatory Assurance

Details

4

We Stay With You - Long After the Application Is Approved

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