Advice About UK Tier 2 Visas
If you would like to secure a work permit for the UK as a candidate or as an employer you will need to ensure your employer has a PBS licence to employ overseas nationals who are non-EU nationals. If you would like to secure a licence or a Tier 2 visa but have questions prior to lodge your case we can help you. Our service is completely free of charge and we have assisted many of the world’s largest companies to secure UK work permits since 1996. Simply ask your questions here and our experts will provide a fast complete response.
UK Certificates Of Sponsorship
The Points Based System (PBS) requires all non-EEA nationals coming to the UK to work or study to have a sponsor. If you want to be a sponsor, you will need a licence from UK Border Agency before you can begin bringing people from outside Europe to work for you.
UK Work Permits Certificate of Sponsorship
We have been helping UK employers fill their labour needs with international candidates since 1996, and have even developed tailor-made International Employment Preparation Services to help both candidates and employers smooth the transition between countries and ensure that every aspect of their paperwork has been filled and submitted correctly. We all know that delays in recruitment can be costly and ultimately be damaging to a business, so get in touch now and find out how we can help you recruit from the world’s best.
Do Candidates Only Need a Certificate of Sponsorship to Work for Me?
In short, no. Certificates of Sponsorship only prove that you are eligible to sponsor the candidate and that you have done so. If you are hiring a skilled worker under a Tier 2 Visa, they will need to fulfil all of the other requirements as well and provide enough evidence to be allowed to come and work for you in the UK.
However, this does contribute to the PBS process and your candidate can gain 30 points in their assessment as a result of your Certificate of Sponsorship.
How Many Certificates Can I Have?
The UK immigration authorities allocate Certificates of Sponsorship based on need, company type and history, and a number of other factors. As part of the application process, you will need to estimate the number of certificates that you will need over the next year, and provide a justification for them. Unused certificates are considered at the end of the year, and you may not be allowed to let them roll over to the next year.
You will need to provide an estimate for the Certificates of Sponsorship you need under every Tier, category, and sub-category. This should not include the existing people you employ who are asking for extensions to stay in the UK to continue to work for you. If you are unsure, Globalvisas.com will walk through your requirements and ensure that they are properly assigned completely free of charge.
When considering the number of Certificates of Sponsorship to allow your company, the UK Immigration authorities will consider your companies previous record of sponsoring skilled workers, the type of business conducted, the extent or size of the business, and how long the business has been trading.
As a start-up or if the company has a history of not complying with rules on Certificates of Sponsorship, you may not receive your full number of requested certificates.
What Information Does A Company Require For Certificates of Sponsorship?
This depends on which Tier and category your certificate are for. When your candidate is submitting their information, they will need to state why you have supplied it. Reasons include:
- The salary for the job has a salary of over £150,000
- The job is on the shortage occupation list
- They are moving into post-study work
- You have completed a resident labour market test
- Your candidate is already in the UK under a Tier 2 visa and is applying to extend their stay for the same job
As we provide a solution for both candidates and employers, we will work through each side of the process and ensure that your application moves through swiftly with no unnecessary delays.
Can A Company Have Certificates of Sponsorship Reduced or Refused?
If you have not used all of your certificates at the end of the year, they will be removed from your account.
Your certificate limit may be reduced if your circumstances change or if UK Immigration believes that you pose a threat to immigration control. Factors that could lead to your limit being reduced are the company downsizing, or because the UK Immigration authorities had to take action against the company as a sponsor in the past.
If the company has a history of non-compliance and certificate numbers being reduced, it’s essential that you tell us in your question, so that our experts can help you counter any claims against your company and ensure that you have the best chance of getting the numbers you need to continue trading and growing as a business.
