City Legal team is outstanding. They managed to get the sponsor licence for my small business. They made the process very easy and gave us full support throughout the procedure. thank you
We had a great experience with City Legal for the COS process. They provided thorough guidance on documentation and offered one-on-one support at every stage. Their team was knowledgeable...
The proactive approach taken by City Legal representatives gave me confidence right the way through. They are extremely knowledgeable on their subject matter and their approach takes the confusion out...
I’ve worked with many lawyers before but the team at City Legal exceeded my expectations in terms of professionalism, knowledge, and generally the level of client service from my first call till the end...
City Legal team was very professional and delivered a smooth service which led to get our sponsorship in record time.
We were trying to get a sponsor certificate for a member of staff. We had no idea how to proceed. From the first phone call, everyone at City Legal were so helpful. Yaswani talked us through the whole process...
It's been an absolute pleasure dealing with the entire team from City Legal solicitors...
Thank you so much Savannah and the entire team for all your support, you've been incredible!!
It's been an absolute pleasure dealing with the entire team from City Legal solicitors...
Thank you so much Kshitija Govindraj and the entire team for all your support, you've been incredible!!
I recently had the pleasure of working with City Legal Solicitors , and I must say, their service and customer support were exceptional. From the moment I reached out with an inquiry, I was met with prompt and helpful replies...
City legal is great company, I will really recommend them for anybody wanting to do sponsorship certificate. Savannah, is the best ever, very professional, kind and patient, very thorough and pays attention to the smallest detail...
The cost of a sponsor licence depends on the size of your business. For small businesses or charities, the fee is £574. For other organisations, the fee is £1,579. The legal fee for our assistance with the application depends on the size and readiness of the organisation. We will provide a fixed fee quote in the free eligibility check call.
Under the updated Home Office guidance, sponsors are now required to cover specific fees related to sponsorship and must not recover these costs from the sponsored worker. These fees include the sponsor licence application fee, which is £574 for small companies and £1,579 for medium/large companies. Additionally, any associated administrative costs, such as the £500 priority processing fee, must also be covered by the employer. Sponsors are also responsible for paying the Immigration Skills Charge, which amounts to £480 per year for small businesses and £1,320 per year for medium/large companies. Finally, the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fee of £525 per worker must be fully covered by the sponsor. These measures ensure that workers are not financially burdened with employer-related immigration costs.
The skilled worker sponsor licence usually stays valid for as long as the sponsor continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Scale-up & Expansion worker sponsor licences are valid for up to 4 years, with no option to renew.
If your sponsor licence application is refused, you generally cannot reapply until the cooling-off period stated in the decision letter, which is typically 6 months but can be longer in some cases. However, if the refusal is due to a process error, you may be able to address the issue and seek to correct it with the home office.
If we are instructed to assist with your application, we will thoroughly assess and fix any risks of refusal before submission, ensuring the application is as strong as possible. If you’ve applied on your own and received a refusal, our team can review the decision and advise on your next steps, whether that involves reapplying or challenging the decision.
For your sponsor licence application, you'll need to provide documents that prove your business is genuine and operational. Examples include your company’s registration certificate, employer's liability insurance, proof of business premises, and evidence of PAYE registration. The exact documents required will depend on your business type and circumstances.
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