How to Become a Skilled Worker Sponsor

Introduction

Are you thinking of recruiting overseas staff and looking to sponsor and employ migrant and non-UK workers? Many organisations are and want to understand how to go about it and what's involved in applying to the Home Office for a sponsorship licence.

How to Sponsor Skilled Workers Course Overview

This half-day online workshop covers everything you need to know before applying for a sponsor licence. It explains the process, highlights the benefits, and addresses key legal, compliance, and cost considerations. The workshop will also provide comprehensive training on all aspects of the Points-Based System.

This course can run at either 0930-1300 or 1300-1630.

Who will benefit from attendance:

Employees new to this area, with limited knowledge of becoming a Sponsor License holder.

HR, RESOURCING, RECRUITMENT, ONBOARDING AND THOSE WITH INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THIS AREA. 

What our delegates say:

"A good overall explanation of everything involved in sponsoring non UK citizens."

"Very informative and will be recommending to others."

Learning objectives

By the end of the training your team will understand:

• A background into the Points Based System (PBS) 
• The different sponsorship routes open to your organisation
• The financial, legal and compliance issues to consider when becoming a sponsor
• Everything you need to know before applying for a licence

Key training topics:

• Understanding sponsor license and skilled worker visas
• Understanding the sponsorship process and cost implications -including blueprint and checklist
• Assigning key roles: duties and training
• Onboarding: key points to consider
• GDPR and compliance: record-keeping and reporting updates
• Renewing your licence
• Checks and documents
• Home Office audits
• Risks and liabilities for employers

All in-house training with BFI includes:

Pre-course team SWOT analysis; pre-course attendee engagement to ensure objectives and issues are addressed; trainer matched to your specific challenges; interactive and engaging course design to maximise learning outcomes; full course notes and supporting documentation; post-course analysis of team strengths and weaknesses; post-training three-month review and clinic

Make an in-house training enquiry

Click here to fill in our enquiry form or to have a confidential discussion about your requirements, please contact Catherine Ouston our Head of In-house Training on 01983 861133 or email Teamtraining@bfi.co.uk