UK sponsor licence specialists since 2006

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.

Specialist solicitors Clear, fixed-scope fees Reply within 48 hours
An adviser in a consultation with a business client

“Very efficient and dedicated solicitors and advisers.”

Rose A., ICS Legal client
Sponsor licence Step 3 of 4
Submitted to the Home Office
5,000+Clients supported
10Countries served
48 hrsTypical first response
2006Trusted since
How it works

A 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.

Refusals & revocations

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.
Get urgent advice

Speak to a lawyer now

020 7237 3388 info@icslegal.com
Immigration & HR software

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.

Sponsored worker records
Visa expiry tracking
Automated reminders
Audit-ready reporting
24Sponsored workers
3Actions due
98%Records complete
Right to work checkComplete
Visa expiry: 30 daysReview
Change of role reportedComplete
Annual compliance auditScheduled
Client stories

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.

10+ years partnered★★★★★
“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.”
Ankur GhoshFounder, SSV Capital Ltd
Sponsored workforce★★★★★
“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.”
Richard HammondHead of HR, Meridian Capital Group
Sponsor licence since 2018★★★★★
“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.”
Jon BarberFounder, Thurlestone Shipping Ltd
Legal representation★★★★★
“An exceptional company to seek advice from and to use for legal representation, especially on immigration cases. Very efficient and dedicated solicitors and advisers.”
Rose Armoo-KodwoICS Legal client · Spilsby, UK
Application guidance★★★★★
“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.”
Juliet WhitworthICS Legal client · United Kingdom
FAQs

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.

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Need more information or a quote?

Give us as much detail as you can and an associate will be in touch within 48 hours.

020 7237 3388Phone info@icslegal.comEmail
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