Business immigration
SRA-authorised immigration law firm · 8016160
UK Business Immigration for Employers
Recruiting internationally brings legal obligations for your business. Our SRA-regulated immigration law firm advises on sponsor licensing, workforce strategy, HR compliance, audit readiness and Global Business Mobility, with retained support as your business grows.
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.
Our business immigration services
Sponsor Licence & HR Compliance
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 moreSkilled Worker & Long-Term Work
The 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 moreGlobal Business Mobility
For multinational companies transferring staff into UK operations — Senior or Specialist Worker, UK Expansion Worker, Graduate Trainee and Service Supplier visas.
Learn moreSenior or Specialist Worker
Intra-company transfers for senior managers and specialist employees moving from an overseas linked entity to the UK business.
Learn moreService Supplier Visa
For contractual service suppliers and independent professionals delivering services in the UK under an international trade agreement.
Learn moreInnovator Founder & Global Talent
For entrepreneurs and investors establishing or growing a UK business — Innovator Founder, Global Talent and other business-focused routes.
Learn moreUK ETA Application Service
A managed Electronic Travel Authorisation service for visitors and business travellers, useful for employers arranging short corporate visits.
Learn more- Since 2009
- Irfan Khan practising in UK immigration law
- 8016160
- SRA-regulated firm
- Solicitor
- Senior Courts of England & Wales
- 16+ yrs
- Practising in UK immigration law
Sectors we support
Energy & Offshore
Immigration and sponsorship support for energy businesses and offshore workforces.
Engineering & Technical Services
Support for employers recruiting and mobilising specialist technical personnel.
Maritime
Advice for maritime businesses managing international workers and UK assignments.
Professional Services
Sponsor licence, compliance and workforce advice for professional services firms.
International Businesses
UK expansion, mobility and sponsorship support for overseas organisations.
Our approach to corporate immigration
Compliance-first advice
We 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.
A dedicated HR contact
Your HR or mobility team works with a consistent team at our SRA-regulated immigration law firm that knows your licence, your policies and your workforce, so queries are answered consistently.
Experience across sectors
We act for UK employers and overseas businesses across energy and offshore, engineering and technical services, maritime, professional services and international business operations.
Regulated and accountable
Visa Professionals Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA number: 8016160.
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Supporting Your Workforce, Start to Finish
Discuss sponsor licensing, skilled worker recruitment or your compliance duties with our SRA-regulated immigration law firm.
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