UK Business Immigration Service
We help UK businesses secure Sponsor Licences and manage visa applications under the Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes. Because immigration does not operate in isolation, we also align your setup with tax and accounting compliance, so all your needs are managed together from day one, without duplication or fragmented advice.
- Sponsor Licence Application Support
- Visa Application Support
- Ongoing Compliance Support
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Understanding UK Business
Immigration Routes
Two primary routes enable UK businesses to hire international talent. Each route serves different purposes and has distinct eligibility requirements.
Skilled Worker Route
For UK employers recruiting overseas staff in skilled roles. Jobs must be at the required RQF Level or above and meet minimum salary thresholds or the going rate, whichever is higher.
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Global Business Mobility Route
For multinationals transferring senior managers or specialists to the UK. Covers Senior/Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier and Secondment Worker.
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If you’re already engaging Sterling & Wells for your tax and accounting services, and if you are looking for immigration support, or considering us, you have an opportunity to simplify everything that comes next.
You’ll need ongoing HMRC Corporation Tax, PAYE Registration, VAT, and accounting compliance that aligns for your business immigration status. Instead of managing multiple firms, disconnected support, and repeated onboarding, you can keep everything in one coordinated system with us.
To understand how we can assist you better, book a free 15 minutes discovery call with our immigration support team.
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Who Needs Our UK Business Immigration Services?
- UK-based businesses seeking a Sponsor Licence to hire from overseas.
- International companies expanding into the UK market.
- UK employers needing to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).
- Licensed sponsors requiring compliance support.
- Non-UK professionals applying for Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility visas.
- Dependants of visa holders processing family joining or extension applications.
Business Immigration Services
We handle every aspect of business immigration from initial discovery to ongoing licence compliance.
Skilled Worker
Sponsor Licence
Obtain your Sponsor Licence to recruit skilled workers from overseas. Jobs must meet RQF Level and threshold requirements.
- Eligibility assessment
- Appendix A document preparation
- Authorising Officer statement drafting
- Online submissions & Home Office liaison
Global Business
Mobility
Sponsor Licence
Obtain your Sponsor Licence to recruit skilled workers from overseas. Jobs must meet RQF Level and threshold requirements.
- Eligibility assessment
- Appendix A document preparation
- Authorising Officer statement drafting
- Online submissions & Home Office liaison
Skilled Worker
Visa Applications
Complete visa application support for workers you sponsor under the Skilled Worker route, ensuring all requirements are met.
- SOC code assessment
- Salary threshold calculations
- Certificate of Sponsorship assignment
- Immigration Skills Charge payment guidance
- Application guidance including supporting documents
Skilled Worker
Visa Applications
Complete visa application support for workers you sponsor under the Skilled Worker route, ensuring all requirements are met.
- SOC code assessment
- Salary threshold calculations
- Certificate of Sponsorship assignment
- Immigration Skills Charge payment guidance
- Application guidance including supporting documents
Sponsor Compliance Management
Maintaining your Sponsor Licence requires careful adherence to sponsor duties. We provide ongoing compliance support to protect your licence and avoid penalties or revocation.
- SMS record keeping guidance and best practices
- Reporting obligations and compliance guidance
- Right to work checks and document verification procedures
- Home Office compliance visits preparation and representation
How We Work With You
A structured, transparent process.
Discovery and Onboarding
Our team assesses your organisation's corporate structure and hiring objectives, as well as the individual circumstances of each applicant. Whether you are a business seeking a Sponsor Licence or compliance support, or a professional navigating a visa application, we establish the right pathway and a clear plan before any work begins.
Strategy and Preparation
Our team builds a precise immigration roadmap for your specific requirements. We review HR systems and documentation for licence applications, map roles to SOC 2020 codes and calculate salary and ISC liabilities for visa cases, and identify compliance gaps where relevant.
Active Casework
Our team manages the full application process from start to finish. Every document is carefully drafted and prepared to the highest standard before submission, and we maintain proactive communication at every stage to ensure accurate and timely delivery across all three service lines.
Completion and Ongoing Support
Our team ensures you remain compliant and operationally ready after approval. We provide guidance on your Sponsorship Management System obligations, reporting and record-keeping duties, and carry out compliance reviews as required to support licence renewals, visa extensions and any future personnel changes.
Common Questions
Common questions about the UK Business Immigration Service provided by Sterling & Wells, Sponsor Licences, Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes and visas.
Does Sterling & Wells provide only immigration services?
No. While our immigration support team solely provides UK business immigration service, including Sponsor Licences, Certificates of Sponsorship, and visa applications across the Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes we also provide integrated tax and accounting support. This ensures your immigration setup and ongoing financial compliance are managed together in a coordinated way.
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Book a Free Discovery Call
Whether you are applying for a Sponsor Licence for the first time, managing an established sponsorship licence, or applying for a skilled worker Visa we are here to help. Book a free 15-minute discovery call with our immigration team to discuss your requirements and find out how we can support you.
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- 15 minute discovery
- Tailored to your business