Business immigration
Comprehensive business immigration support for UK employers and overseas businesses — from obtaining a Sponsor Licence and recruiting skilled workers from abroad to establishing a UK operation and transferring employees into it.
Whether you need to obtain a Sponsor Licence, recruit skilled workers from overseas, set up a UK operation, or transfer employees to the UK, our team can assist you at every stage — and stay with you for compliance once the licence is granted.
We assist UK businesses in obtaining and maintaining a Sponsor Licence, handling the full application process, documentation and ongoing compliance support — including right-to-work audits, mock UKVI inspections, SMS training and reporting duties.
Learn moreThe main UK work visa route for international professionals. We guide employers and employees from Certificate of Sponsorship through to visa approval, salary thresholds and extensions.
Learn moreFor multinational companies transferring staff into UK operations — Senior or Specialist Worker, UK Expansion Worker, Graduate Trainee and Service Supplier visas.
Learn moreIntra-company transfers for senior managers and specialist employees moving from an overseas linked entity to the UK business.
Learn moreFor contractual service suppliers and independent professionals delivering services in the UK under an international trade agreement.
Learn moreFor entrepreneurs and investors establishing or growing a UK business — Innovator Founder, Global Talent and other business-focused routes.
Learn moreA managed Electronic Travel Authorisation service for visitors and business travellers, useful for employers arranging short corporate visits.
Learn moreWe advise with your sponsor duties in mind from the outset — record-keeping, reporting and right-to-work checks — so growth does not create compliance risk later.
Your HR or mobility team works with a named adviser who knows your licence, your policies and your workforce, so queries are answered consistently.
We act for UK employers and overseas businesses across a range of sectors, including energy, oil and gas, technology, healthcare and professional services.
Advice is delivered under IAA regulation (F201000109) and led by a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
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Speak to our corporate team about sponsor licences, skilled worker recruitment or your compliance duties. Visa Professionals Ltd — IAA regulated (F201000109).