“We have complete confidence in Abdul Kadir, who has been responsible for managing our sponsor licence and has played an integral role in supporting our business over the years. Having worked with him for approximately 10 years, his professionalism, expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable in managing the complexities of our immigration programmes.”
Get your UK sponsor licence with confidence.
ICS Legal guides businesses and education providers through sponsor licence applications, compliance and Home Office challenges, from first question to approval.

“Very efficient and dedicated solicitors and advisers.”
Rose A., ICS Legal clientSponsor licence guidance, end to end
We help businesses and educational providers apply for, manage and protect their sponsor licence.
Apply for a sponsor licence
Eligibility checks, documents, forms and a clear submission strategy.
Request a quoteSponsor migrants on the Skilled Worker visa
Certificates of Sponsorship and worker applications handled properly.
Calculate costsTraining & compliance
Practical training and audit-readiness for key personnel and HR teams.
Learn moreRefusals & revocations
Fast legal help when a licence is refused, suspended or revoked.
Get helpHR & immigration software
Manage your licence, sponsored workers and tasks in one platform.
ExploreHelp with your application
Not sure where to start? Talk to an adviser and get a clear next step.
Talk to usA simple, transparent process
You always know what happens next, and who is handling it.
Free assessment
Tell us about your business and we check eligibility and risks.
Document preparation
We tell you exactly what is needed and prepare forms and the cover letter.
Submission
We submit and handle Home Office correspondence on your behalf.
Ongoing compliance
Post-licence support keeps your duties, records and reports on track.
Licence refused or revoked? Act quickly.
A sponsor licence can be refused or revoked, most often because of non-compliance or an audit visit that found the organisation unfit to sponsor. Time to respond is usually short.
- Received a Home Office decision letter? Send it to us straight away.
- Limited time to challenge the decision? We prioritise urgent cases.
- Our legal team has supported clients on enforcement directions and court representations.
Manage your licence in one place
Our proprietary software helps you manage your sponsor licence and sponsored workers, complete compliance tasks and keep every workflow organised.
Trusted by UK employers & global teams
From long-term sponsor licence management to urgent Home Office challenges, see what our clients say about working with us.
“Our trusted immigration adviser for over eight years. Their corporate team handles our entire sponsored workforce with precision and care. We would not trust this critical compliance function to anyone else.”
“We have been working with ICS since 2018 to manage our sponsor licence and wider immigration programmes. They understand our business needs and deliver practical solutions, even in a fast-paced environment.”
“An exceptional company to seek advice from and to use for legal representation, especially on immigration cases. Very efficient and dedicated solicitors and advisers.”
“Thank you so much for all the help and assistance — it was successful within no time. ICS Legal, you are fantastic and good at what you do. Will always use and recommend you.”
Common questions
Who needs a sponsor licence?
Any UK employer or educational provider that wants to sponsor skilled workers or students from outside the UK needs one. Since 1 January 2021, it also applies to EEA and Swiss citizens coming to work in the UK.
What happens after my licence is granted?
You take on ongoing duties, including record keeping, monitoring and reporting changes. We provide post-licence support so you stay compliant.
What if my application is refused?
Contact us as soon as you receive the decision letter. Deadlines to challenge are often short, and our team can advise on the best route.
Can you help with Certificates of Sponsorship?
Yes. We support sponsored worker applications and Certificate of Sponsorship management for your business.
Need more information or a quote?
Give us as much detail as you can and an associate will be in touch within 48 hours.