Partner-led · UKVI compliant
Apply for your Sponsor Licence with expert support.
Manage your sponsor licence duties from start to finish track Certificates of Sponsorship, meet reporting duties, handle right to work checks, and keep all records in one SMS aligned workspace.
How It Works
Simple. Guided. Compliant.
From your initial assessment to licence approval, we guide every step, keeping documents, deadlines and compliance requirements organised in one place.
Audit your current checks
We learn about your organisation, hiring plans and sponsorship needs, then identify the best route forward.
Expert Support
You'll be matched with a regulated immigration adviser who leads the application and provides specialist guidance.
Prepare & Build
We gather the required documents, prepare your evidence and help put the right compliance processes in place.
Submit & Get Started
Your application is submitted to UKVI, and once approved, we help you set up SMS, manage Certificates of Sponsorship and maintain compliance.
Sponsor Licence Application
A sponsor licence application built for a smooth first approval.
- Expert guidance from regulated immigration specialists.
- 90 / 60 / 30-day alerts for visas, RTW and CoS duties
- Audit pack + historical snapshots on demand
- Role-based access so ops sees only what it needs
DIY vs Expert-Led Support
Expert guidance. Complete audit trail.
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Guessing at SOC 2020 codes and salary thresholds from the published rules
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Sending the wrong documents for your organisation type
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Assigning key personnel without understanding UKVI requirements
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Hoping your HR records stand up to a compliance visit
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Correct routes, SOC codes and salary thresholds confirmed before you apply
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Evidence prepared, organised and checked before submission
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Key personnel selected, briefed and ready for SMS responsibilities
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Compliance-ready HR processes and records from day one
What's Included
Everything required to apply with confidence.
Eligibility Review
We assess your organisation, identify the right sponsorship route and confirm the correct SOC codes and salary requirements.
Key Personnel Setup
We help appoint the right people for your sponsor licence and ensure they understand their responsibilities.
Evidence & Documents
We organise and prepare the supporting documents required by UKVI, reducing the risk of delays or requests for further information.
Compliance Readiness
We help put the right HR processes in place, including Right to Work checks, record keeping and employee monitoring.
Application Submission
Your regulated immigration adviser prepares and submits the application, with full visibility throughout the process.
UKVI Visit Preparation
If a compliance visit is required, we'll help you prepare with guidance, mock reviews and practical support.
Why employers choose Root HR for sponsor licensing
01. Start with the right sponsorship route
Avoid costly mistakes by identifying the correct route, occupation code and salary requirements before your application is submitted.
- Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker or Temporary Worker routes assessed
- SOC 2020 occupation codes matched to each role
- Salary requirements checked against current thresholds
02. Build compliance into your processes
Demonstrate that your organisation can meet its sponsor duties with confidence.
- Right to Work checks and verification records maintained
- Employee attendance and contact details tracked
- Documents stored in line with UKVI requirements
03. Keep everything in one place
Manage your application, compliance records and sponsorship activity from a single workspace.
- Track progress from eligibility review to decision
- Store and organise supporting evidence securely
- Prepare for SMS setup and Certificate of Sponsorship allocation
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is a sponsor licence?
A sponsor licence allows UK employers to hire eligible workers from outside the UK under approved immigration routes.
Who needs a sponsor licence?
Any UK organisation that wants to sponsor overseas workers under the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker routes will usually need a sponsor licence.
How long does a sponsor licence application take?
Most applications are processed within a few weeks, although timescales can vary depending on UKVI workloads and whether additional checks are required.
UKVI & Immigration
More solutions
UKVI Compliance Reviews
Prepare for UKVI visits with compliance checks, document reviews and practical guidance.
Right to Work Compliance
Build a compliant Right to Work process with checks, record keeping and policy support.
Sponsor Duty Management
Stay on top of reporting requirements, record keeping and ongoing compliance obligations.
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