GETTING REGISTERED FOR SPONSOR LICENCE
Before you are able to register the UK Border Ageny (UKBA) will want to ensure that you meet the requirements to be licensed.
To do so, the UKBA will carry out an audit to rank the human resource systems that you have in place to ensure compliance with the immigration rules/Law.
When determining whether to give a sponsor an A rating or B rating, or whether to refuse or withdraw a licence, the UKBA will apply specific standards. The UKBA will check that your systems and processes will enable you to meet your sponsorship duties under PBS and also investigate whether you have previously complied with the work permit arrangements and other immigration Law.
The ranking of your Human Resource Systems and compliance will be as follows:
- 1 ranking: your systems meet all the criteria;
- 2 ranking: your systems meet some of the criteria;
- 3 ranking: your systems do not meet any of the criteria.
A rating will be granted to companies which have shown that they have been historically compliant and have the adequate HR systems in place.
B rating will be granted to companies which systems have been given a 2 ranking by the UKBA.
It therefore vital that all records be checked and your HR systems updated, if necessary, before the UKBA’s audit take place.
As you will only have a few days once you have filed your online application before representatives of the UKBA visit your premises to inspect your records, we recommend that you carry out your checks before filing.
The UKBA has recently indicated that all registration application should be filed before 1st October.
ENSURING THE SUCCESSFUL LICENSING OF YOUR ORGANISATION
ECS’s team of OISC consultants and locum solicitors can assist you to carry out the necessary checks of your current migrant workers with limited leave to remain in the UK and develop the necessary HR systems to ensure future compliance with your relevant duties as a sponsor.
Our fees are hourly based and will depend on the size of your migrant worker population.
We would anticipate our fees to be in the region of £1 250 to £1500 plus VAT and disbursements for a population of up to 75 migrant workers.
For further information please contact us.
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