Provide a breakdown of your Company structure
Following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union and the fallout of Brexit, all companies who wish to employ skilled workers from outside the United Kingdom who do not have the right to work or live in the UK will need a Licence in order to comply with the law.
The Tier 2 Sponsor Licence:
We understand that efficiency, both in terms of money and workforce is important to any successful business. At Cranbrook Legal, our commercial awareness sets us apart from other immigration law firms.
We understand what needs to be done to secure a Sponsor Licence allowing you to do what you do best, run your business to ensure it is profitable. We take the stress away of applying for a Sponsor Licence which can be complex in nature giving you confidence of a successful outcome.
Cranbrook Legal has reputation for being understanding, tenacious and flexible in dealing with its clients to ensure the best result possible.
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In order to qualify for a Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence, your Company must be able to demonstrate that:
The Company is genuine and operates lawfully
The Company has in place key personnel to carry out its obligations as a Sponsor
There is a genuine vacancy for which the Licence is required
Must have no adverse Immigration compliance history
To apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, you need to:
Provide a breakdown of your Company structure
Complete an Online Application Form
Submit your supporting evidence
Be prepared for a Compliance Visit from the Home Office
We have a call to understand your business in more detail
We provide you with a bespoke list of documents
We review your Documents and provide you feedback with suggestions
We prepare the Online Application Form and our Legal Representation document for your review
Once approved, we will arrange a time for you to submit the Application
We have a call to understand your business in more detail
We provide you with a bespoke list of documents
We review your Documents and provide you feedback with suggestions
We prepare the Online Application Form and our Legal Representation document for your review
Once approved, we will arrange a time for you to submit the Application
You will need to provide a minimum of 4 mandatory documents to support your application however we advise that additional documents can be supplied to help strengthen an Application. Below is a list of the Mandatory Documents, of which you should try and provide a minimum of 4.
Business Bank Statements
If you require registration with a Statutory Body, proof of registration
CT600 and CT603 documents from HMRC
Most recent audited or unaudited Year End Accounts
Certificate of VAT registration
Evidence that you own, rent or lease your business premises
Certificate of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) registration
Employers Liability Insurance (Minimum cover £5 million)
Should the Home Office grant your Application for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, Cranbrook Legal can provide the following services to you in order
to help you comply with your duties as a Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence:
No, but your Company should be able to demonstrate that it can afford to pay any potential employee
For small and charitable organisations, the fee is £536 and for medium or large sized businesses it is £1,476.
Yes. As long as your Company is lawfully operating there is no “timeframe” for a company to be trading before it can apply for a Licence.
No, the key contacts must hold senior positions with the Company.
After you submit the Application and provide the Home Office with your supporting documents, it can take on average up to 6-8 weeks for a decision. This is the average time which means from time to time, decisions can be made quicker or later.
If the Home Office finds that you have not complied with your duties as a Sponsor, your Licence can be suspended or revoked which will result in your Skilled Worker employee losing their job.
As a Sponsor, you must update the Home Office with all material changes. This includes but not limited to:
The Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence will be valid for 4 years after which you can renew the Licence.
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