What is certificate of sponsorship UK?

You must assign a certificate of sponsorship to each foreign worker you employ. This is an electronic record, not a physical document. Each certificate has its own number which a worker can use to apply for a visa. When you assign the certificate to a worker, they must use it to apply for their visa within 3 months.

How can I get sponsorship certificate in UK?

How to get a sponsor licence

1. Check your business is eligible.
2. Check if your job is suitable for sponsorship.
3. Choose the type of licence you want to apply for – this will depend on what type of worker you want to sponsor.
4. Decide who will manage sponsorship within your business.
5. Apply online and pay the fee.

Where can I find my certificate of sponsorship?

The Certificate of Sponsorship reference number can be found on the CoS or the submitted application form.

How much is a certificate of sponsorship UK?

How much does it cost to sponsor a visa UK? The fee to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to a sponsored worker is £199. The Immigration Skills Charge of £1000 (reduced rate applies in limited circumstances) will also be payable when the CoS is issued.

When do I need a certificate of sponsorship?

Prospective employees based in the UK who are eligible to change status to a Skilled Worker visa or those outside the UK applying for an Intra-Company Transfer visa need an Undefined CoS. Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship are to employ prospective employees or for visa extensions for current employees who are already in the UK.

What is a UK visa sponsorship for employers?

What is a UK Visa Sponsorship for Employers? A UK Visa Sponsorship for Employers is the authorization empowering UK employers with the right to assign Certificate of Sponsorship for foreign nationals that come to the UK under a work visa.

Do you need a sponsor license to work in the UK?

Depending on the job a foreign employee will be performing in their business, the employer must require a sponsor license to issue certificates of sponsorship for either in Tier 2 – skilled workers with long term contracts, or Tier 5 – temporary workers with short-term.

How do I withdraw my Certificate of sponsorship?

BE CAREFUL TO TRY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE NEW EMPLOYER IS IN A POSITION TO SPONSOR YOU ENABLING YOU TO APPLY FOR A VISA BEFORE YOUR VISA EXPIRES. You must ask your sponsor to withdraw your live Certificate of Sponsorship, either in writing or by email.