Planning to Hire Foreign Nationals in the U.K. in 2021? Apply for a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence When the UK government decided to leave European Union, (referred to as BREXIT), the prime minister Boris Johnson was aware of the fact that it will create a shortage of skilled workers in the UK. That is why the government later introduced a new "Employers Guide to Becoming a Licensed Sponsor of Skilled Migrant Workers". In Britain, you must be aware that erring to acknowledge immigration law functions and responsibilities can have severe repercussions for your enterprise.
What is the process of becoming a Licensed Sponsor of Skilled Migrant Workers? 1. Check if your organisation is eligible or not In this step, you have to examine the people you want to hire are eligible to come to the UK according to the new pointsbased immigration system. You must provide significant supporting documents for your sponsor licence application. For example - Details of your company, why you need the licence and vacant jobs you want to fill.
If you want to get the license, you should remember that you should not have unspent criminal convictions for immigration offences or different crimes like - money laundering and corruption. 2. Confirm your organisation can manage its sponsor license You have to assign or appoint people within your organisation to organize/manage the sponsorship procedure when you will apply. Only they will be accountable for ensuring your organisation remains compliant within the requirements of the license. The main tool they will utilise is the Sponsorship
Management System(SMS). There will be three different roles ● Authorising Officer ● Key Contact - the main point of contact with UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) ● Level 1 User - Responsible for everyday management of your license through SMS 3. Apply for your sponsor license You have to apply online so that you can sponsor skilled immigrants. Also, you have to pay the fee. The fee depends on the type of license you want for your organisation. It will range from £536 or £1476. Attach your
supporting documents (after certifying them) and send it to UKVI. You also have to confirm how many workers you are planning to hire through the sponsorship for the current financial year. You will have to pay for your staff, it will cost around ÂŁ21 or ÂŁ199 along with the normal visa application fees and health surcharge. If you get the license it will be valid for four years. You will receive an A rating if your application is granted and if you do not meet your duties, it can be lowered down to a B rating. 4. Start Sponsoring Workers
When you select an applicant from outside the UK, they have to make a visa application to work in the UK. You have to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) electronically. After endorsing them financially through your sponsor license, you also have to pay Immigration Skills Charge of ÂŁ1000 for the first year to work in the UK and ÂŁ500 for each additional 6 months. This will be paid for both EU and non-EU workers. This amount is different for small businesses or charities.The candidate then has to submit a visa application under the same category as your sponsor license. Now, the employee can travel and start working in the UK.
You should remember that if you are sponsoring a migrant worker from outside the EU from 2021, you may instantly advertise globally and also non-UK citizens (which includes those from the EU) will require a visa and your sponsorship to serve at your organisation.
At A Y & J Solicitors, our lawyers can provide full support to your organisation, so you can remain compliant at all times.
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