Home Office data shows more than 39% of sponsor licence applications were rejected or withdrawn between July and September 2024. Every application we submitted in 2024 was approved.
Secure your licence with a Legal 500 firm
We run a rigorous eligibility and risk assessment before anything is submitted, so problems are found and fixed first.
Why Rove Legal
We’ve advised multi-billion-dollar firms and high-net-worth individuals, and we bring the same care to SMEs and enterprise clients.
Bespoke support
A one-to-one service without the bureaucracy of a larger firm. We’re always reachable.
Proactive advice
We anticipate issues and fix them before they become problems.
SRA regulated
An experienced solicitor manages your case, not a case worker or paralegal.
Three steps to your licence
We confirm your business is eligible and that the roles you’re offering meet the Home Office criteria.
The right licence depends on the route your employees will take. We make sure you apply for the one that fits.
We train your team on compliance duties, help you assign the sponsorship roles, gather the documents and complete the online application.
Two types of licence
Both have sub-categories. We’ll help you choose.
Skilled roles, different lengths of stay
Worker licence
Sponsor people in skilled roles, for different lengths of stay.
- Volunteering
- Creative roles
- Sporting roles
Temporary Worker licence
For specific kinds of work, including volunteering and roles in the creative and sporting industries.
How long it takes
“This firm can only be described as excellent. Their knowledge of immigration law is second to none. The fast, efficient way they deal with situations is first-class professionalism at its very best.”Jeff Grove
Client success stories
Global talent for an American EV automotive company
Sponsor licence application to support the sponsorship of key sales staff in the UK.
A UK CEO and specialists for a renewable energy project
Sponsor licence application for a business with a UK renewable energy contract.
Tejara Bank secures sponsor licences
Licences for the senior leadership and key workers of an FCA-regulated bank.
Sponsor licence questions
It depends on several factors, but you’ll often get a decision within eight weeks of submitting. If the Home Office decides to make a compliance visit first, allow up to 12 weeks.
It depends on who you want to sponsor. A Worker licence covers skilled roles for different lengths of stay. A Temporary Worker licence covers specific kinds of work, including volunteering and creative or sporting roles. Both have sub-categories, and we can help you choose.
You apply online through the Home Office website. All supporting documents and evidence must be submitted within five days of the application.
Get your case reviewed
Book a call with one of our immigration lawyers.
Corporate consultations are free.