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Generally speaking, a UK sponsor employs migrant workers that must be sponsored to legally work in the UK. A company with a valid UK sponsor licence is obligated to carry out certain duties and responsibilities in line with immigration law.
To sponsor a Scale-up worker in the UK you need to ensure the following: you have an eligible Scale-up business; your business has a valid Scale-up sponsor licence; you are employing an eligible Scale-up worker.
There are a number of costs involved with sponsoring a foreign worker. A company has to pay for the sponsor licence, the certificate of sponsorship (CoS), the Immigration Skills Charge and other fees depending on the company.
A sponsor can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) through the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
For any advice on moving to the UK, for work or pleasure – from your initial visa application to permanently settling in the UK, and beyond – our immigration lawyers are here to help you.