SKILLED WORKER
SPONSOR
LICENSE
How Employers Apply for Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence
It usually starts with a simple question: “Can we sponsor someone?”
Before applying, the employer must check if the role is eligible under the Skilled Worker route.
Not every job qualifies.
Then the company needs to:
- Gather corporate documents (bank statements, VAT certificate, lease agreement, etc.)
- Appoint key personnel Authorising Officer, Key Contact and Level 1 User
- Complete the online sponsor licence application
- Pay the correct Home Office fee
- Submit supporting documents within strict deadlines
If documents are missing or sent late, the application can be rejected automatically.
The Home Office may also carry out a compliance visit. They will check if the company has proper systems to track attendance, right to work documents, and contact details of sponsored workers.
Businesses in Burnley and Greater Manchester sometimes underestimate this step. It’s not just paperwork it’s compliance responsibility.
Parkview Solicitors helps employers prepare properly before submitting the application. That way, there are fewer surprises later.
We’re based in Bolton (Greater Manchester), but help clients in the North West and throughout the UK.
Bolton (Head Office)
Hamill House
112-116 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4DH
Burnley Office
Northbridge House
Elm Street Business Park
Elm Street
Burnley, BB10 1PD
Call us today on
01204 565 234
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01282 575 234
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