Secure Your Long-Term Future in the UK

For employees, families and long-term residents, settlement and citizenship represent the final step in the UK immigration journey — when temporary status becomes lasting security. These routes matter not only for personal stability, but also for employers who depend on long-term workforce continuity.


We support individuals, dependants and sponsored workers through every pathway leading to ILR, family unity and British citizenship. These applications require detailed residence checks, strict evidence standards and carefully timed submissions. When handled incorrectly, they can result in delays, refusals or gaps in permission to work.

Senior lawyers reviewing every residence calculation and document

Accurate timing and preparation of ILR and citizenship applications

Full support for partners, children and long-residence routes

Clear guidance that protects both personal and employment continuity

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PROBLEMS IF DONE CORRECTLY

Residence gaps or miscalculated absences → refusal or ineligibility

Missing or weak evidence → delays or rejection

Incorrect family route requirements → refused partner/child applications

Poor timing → breaks in permission to live or work

Incomplete long-residence history → credibility concerns

BENEFITS WITH WESTBRIDGE

Accurate residence calculations and absence reviews

Strong, complete evidence for ILR, family and citizenship applications

Clear timelines and correct submission strategy

Expert support for Life in the UK & English test requirements

Reliable long-term planning for individuals and employers

Follow Your Long-Term Future Plans in the UK with These Services

SOLUTIONS

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) 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
British Citizenship (Naturalisation) Applications
10-Year Long Residence Applications
Ongoing Sponsor Licence Management
ILR Pathway Planning for Sponsored Employees

Speak to a Senior Immigration Lawyer

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

Contact us now.

Speak to a Senior Immigration Lawyer

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

How It Works – Your 5-Step Expansion Process

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

Strategic Immigration & Business Planning

Document Preparation & Evidence Build-Up

UK Entity Setup & Sponsor Infrastructure

Application Preparation & Submission

Relocation, Start-Up Support & Ongoing Compliance

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We assess the best UK route (Expansion Worker, Innovator Founder, Self-Sponsorship) and align it with your business structure, funding, staffing needs and timelines.

We help you prepare all core materials — business plans, financials, role descriptions, governance structure, investment documentation and any required credibility evidence.

Where required, we guide the incorporation process, set up sponsor licence infrastructure, and ensure you meet the Home Office organisational standards.

Your dedicated senior lawyer prepares your application to exact Home Office standards, ensuring your expansion or founder route is clearly justified.

We guide you through arrival, digital status setup, right-to-work readiness, and the early compliance responsibilities needed to remain fully secure.

1

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

Recognised and Regulated by Trusted Organisations

Recognised and Regulated by Trusted Organisations

The Westbridge Way:

A 4-step Client Journey

1

We Understand Your Organisation — Not Just Your Case

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2

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

Details

3

We Execute With Accuracy and Full Regulatory Assurance

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4

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

Details

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Strategic Immigration & Business Planning

Document Preparation & Evidence Build-Up

UK Entity Setup & Sponsor Infrastructure

Application Preparation & Submission

Relocation, Start-Up Support & Ongoing Compliance

1

We assess the best UK route (Expansion Worker, Innovator Founder, Self-Sponsorship) and align it with your business structure, funding, staffing needs and timelines.

We help you prepare all core materials — business plans, financials, role descriptions, governance structure, investment documentation and any required credibility evidence.

Where required, we guide the incorporation process, set up sponsor licence infrastructure, and ensure you meet the Home Office organisational standards.

Your dedicated senior lawyer prepares your application to exact Home Office standards, ensuring your expansion or founder route is clearly justified.

We guide you through arrival, digital status setup, right-to-work readiness, and the early compliance responsibilities needed to remain fully secure.

1

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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