UK Sponsor Licence & Skilled Worker Sponsorship

UK employers must hold a valid Sponsor Licence to lawfully employ overseas workers under sponsored work routes, including the Skilled Worker visa. Sponsorship carries ongoing legal responsibilities, and failure to comply with UKVI requirements can result in licence suspension, revocation, or civil penalties.

AMK Global supports employers with Sponsor Licence applications, Skilled Worker sponsorship, and ongoing compliance management, ensuring sponsorship obligations are met accurately and consistently.

Sponsor Licence Process

Processing Time

Sponsor Licence processing usually takes up to 8 weeks.

Employer Sponsorship Services

Our employer sponsorship services are designed to support both first-time sponsors and existing licence holders, providing structured guidance across the full sponsorship lifecycle.

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Sponsor Licence Applications

Assessing eligibility and preparing compliant submissions

02

Sponsor Licence Renewals & Variations

Supporting changes to licence details or renewal needs

03

Sponsor Management System (SMS) Management

Guidance on reporting, updates, and record-keeping

04

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Allocation

Support with defined and undefined CoS requests

05

Compliance & Audit Support

Preparing employers for UKVI compliance checks and inspections

Regulated Professional Services Group

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