Benefits of a Sponsor Licence

As an organisation or migrant, understanding the concept of a sponsor licence is very important. A sponsor licence is a permit that is issued to organisations to sponsor their migrant workers to work in the country. An organisation that intends to employ people outside the country can send sponsored licence application to the home office to get approval.

Not all migrants’ employees need a sponsor licence to work in the UK. Some migrants may have other permits for them to work rather than sponsorship. But, in the absence of other permits, migrants need sponsorship from potential employers.

To this end, some benefits accrue to the migrants and the organisation involved in this process. So, what are these benefits? Not to worry! We’ve curated the benefits of a sponsor licence to both the employed workers and the organisation.

But before we dive in, you may be wondering, how can I obtain a sponsor licence? Well, to get a sponsor licence, you must have fulfilled the following conditions:

● Your company must not have any record of criminal convictions or immigration offences like fraud

● Your company’s sponsor licence hadn’t been revoked in the last 1 year

● You have appropriate monitoring systems to constantly evaluate your sponsored employee.

● The Visa and Immigration office will review your application documents and verify your organisation.

● They may visit your office address to ensure that you are credible and capable of exercising your duties and business objectives.

● After all necessary inspections, they can either issue workers licence or temporary workers licence. The workers’ licence is for sponsoring long-term workers while the temporary licence is for short-term workers.

Benefits of Sponsor Licence to the Organisation

1. Employee diversity in the company

With sponsor licence, organisations can improve their workforce diversity. A multinational organisation with a diverse workforce can easily work on cross-border projects. Also, a sponsor licence allows employers to bring new talents from different countries of the world.

With an inclusive and diverse environment, employers can improve on their teamwork perspective. Besides, diversity in a company with strong cultural values will result in an innovative and more powerful work environment.

2. Increases global Expansion

Sponsoring migrant workforce can help employers to expand their operations to other countries of the world. Sometimes, organisations hire migrants with the intent of expanding to the migrant’s country in the future. The sponsored worker will get the opportunity to work in a new country and might help to liaise for future expansion.

3. Acquiring new talents that are not available locally

In multinational organisations, there are demands for different skills. Some of these skills are rare to find. So, a sponsor licence will enable employers to hire skills that are in great supply in other parts of the world. With the sponsorship scheme, employers resolve the problem of the shortage of talent in their local environment.

Benefits of Sponsor Licence to employed Migrants

1. Security and Peace of mind

The sponsored employees have peace of mind and a sense of security. Employers are sure that they have been verified and evaluated, there’s peace to stay in the new country. Also, the employees have peace of mind that the organisation has a working relationship with the home office to hire foreigners.

2. Longer stay allowance

The sponsor licence scheme allows workers to stay long in the country. Workers can stay for about 5 years. After the expiration of the initial year grant, employees can further apply for indefinite leave to remain.

Employees can also stay up to two weeks legally, before the commencement date on their certificate of sponsorship. This will allow them to settle in before they start work.

3. Work and study

Sometimes, sponsored employees are also granted permission to study. However, the course must not interfere with their sponsored role. Employees have the opportunity to study for professional courses that will help their career growth and development.

4. Opportunity to settle with Family Members

Sponsored licence, depending on the type of visa granted, allow employees to bring their family members to the new country. This will help them to avoid the loneliness and isolation of being in a new country without family members.

Final Thoughts

Without mincing words, sponsor licence is beneficial to both the employer and the employee. While employers are able to expand their team, the employees have the opportunity to enhance their careers.

If you are a skilled worker, you can apply to an organisation of your choice outside your country of residence without fear of rejection. Even though the process of application can be overwhelming, it is rewarding in the long run.