Sponsor Licence Experts for Every Stage

Whether you are applying for your first Sponsor Licence or managing an existing one, our senior immigration lawyers ensure accuracy, compliance and fast hiring.

For first-time applicants, one mistake can trigger a refusal and a mandatory six-month ban. For existing licence holders, incorrect reporting or late updates can lead to licence suspension — we protect you from both risks.

99 Percent Approval Success Rate

Full application prepared by senior immigration lawyers with decades of experience

End-to-End Support for Existing Licence Holders

Multilingual Support with a Commercial Mindset

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Why Sponsor Licence is Necessary for Your Business

Hiring a non-UK employee for your UK operation requires a sponsor licence.


Without it, you cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship — and the employee cannot apply for a Skilled Worker Visa.

PROBLEMS IF DONE CORRECTLY

Refusal → 6-month ban from reapplying

Delayed hiring → Losing talent

Incorrect SMS updates → Risk of suspension

Compliance breaches → Audits and hiring disruption

BENEFITS WITH WESTBRIDGE

Fast, accurate applications

Evidence-pack & SMS management

Senior lawyer handling your case

Clear guidance for HR and founders

Discover our core services trusted by hundreds of UK organisations

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Sponsor Licence Eligibility & Application



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

Secure  approval efficiently and avoid costly refusals, cooling-off periods.

Sponsorship Systems & HR Compliance Setup
Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) & Role Assessment
Worker Visa Application Support
Ongoing Sponsor Licence Management
Sponsor Licence Audits & Health Checks
Suspended or Revoked Licence Support
Strategic Workforce Planning for Sponsored Roles

Speak to a Senior Immigration Lawyer

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

Sponsor Licence Approval

Assign Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Employee Visa Application

Visa Decision & Pre-Arrival Setup

Arrival & Ongoing Compliance

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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

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

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

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

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

1

Sponsor Licence Approval

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

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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

Details

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