Authorising Officer Support for Your UK Sponsorship Licence
Manage Your Sponsorship Licence with Confidence and Compliance
For businesses in the UK aiming to recruit skilled international talent, the role of the Authorising Officer (AO) is a mandatory requirement. As the person responsible for overseeing the company’s sponsorship licence, the AO ensures that all immigration and compliance obligations are met.
Immtell’s Authorising Officer support provides the guidance, tools, and expertise needed to manage this important role effectively, reducing risks and giving you the confidence to support your sponsored employees seamlessly.
Immtell Provides Expert Authorising Officer and Sponsor Licence Help
At Immtell, we pride ourselves on being regulated UK immigration advisers with deep expertise working with the Home Office. We offer full guidance and support to ensure your organisation’s compliance and success with sponsor licence applications and duties. Our services include:
- Experienced Authorising Officer and Level 1 Personnel: Immtell can supply experienced British and Settled individuals to serve as Authorising Officer (AO) or Level 1 User, ensuring your organisation has knowledgeable personnel in place to maintain compliance and safeguard your licence.
- Sponsor Licence Applications: Our team provides comprehensive support throughout the application process, guiding you through each stage to secure your sponsor licence effectively and efficiently.
- Sponsor Duties and Compliance: We assist in maintaining your sponsor licence compliance through mock Home Office audits, policy reviews, and ongoing support, ensuring your organisation meets all regulatory standards.
- Policy and Procedure Review: Immtell drafts and reviews policies to align with Home Office sponsor duties, helping to minimise non-compliance risks and ensure you meet regulatory requirements seamlessly.
- Business Support Services: From company setup to creating business plans, bank statements, and other essentials, Immtell helps your organisation prepare for sustainable growth and success.
- Self-Sponsorship Visa Pathway: We offer full support for organisations and individuals utilising the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Self-Sponsorship pathway, including the provision of British or settled personnel to meet the Authorising Officer and Level 1 User requirements.
Who Can Be an Authorising Officer?
To be eligible for the role of Authorising Officer (AO), specific criteria must be met. The AO is generally the most senior individual responsible for recruitment and compliance. This role requires a person with the authority to make informed decisions that align with Home Office regulations:
- Senior Position with Compliance Responsibility: The AO should be the senior person in the organisation responsible for recruitment and compliance. They must have the authority to oversee sponsorship duties accurately.
- UK-Based and Resident: The AO must be permanently based in the UK and authorised to live and work in the country. This applies even if the UK branch is a subsidiary of an overseas entity; all sponsor licence roles should be filled by UK-based personnel.
- Paid Employee or Office Holder: The AO should be a paid employee or office holder, such as a Director, Company Secretary, or owner. This role cannot be filled by a contractor, consultant, or legal representative.
The Benefits of Immtell’s Authorising Officer Support
Immtell’s Authorising Officer support ensures that your organisation remains compliant with Home Office regulations, protecting your sponsor licence and minimising operational risks:
- Experienced Personnel for New Businesses: Many new or expanding businesses face challenges in appointing an appropriate Authorising Officer, especially if no internal team member has the required UK residency, expertise, or compliance background. Immtell addresses this gap by providing skilled British and settled professionals to serve as your Authorising Officer (A0) or Level 1 User. With our support, you gain knowledgeable personnel who are experienced in handling Home Office requirements, adding value from day one, and assisting with both the initial licence application and ongoing compliance needs.
- Specialised Compliance Guidance: Immtell offers clear, practical advice on fulfilling AO responsibilities, from record-keeping and reporting to employee monitoring, ensuring that your business meets UK immigration standards.
- Proactive Risk Management: Immtell's team proactively identifies potential compliance risks, offering solutions that keep your organisation's sponsorship activities compliant and protected.
- Streamlined Documentation and Reporting: With simplified processes, we make documentation and reporting tasks more manageable, saving you time while ensuring compliance accuracy.
- Ongoing Regulatory Updates: Immtell keeps your A0 informed on the latest regulatory changes, helping you stay compliant with any new Home Office requirements.
Why Choose Immtell for Sponsor Licence Support?
With Immtell, you’re gaining a partner with proven expertise, a robust support platform, and an integrated approach to managing sponsor compliance. We bring years of experience and regulatory insights, making the AO role easier to manage, efficient, and less time-consuming:
- Experienced Immigration Professionals: Our team combines decades of experience with current regulatory knowledge, providing your AO with the confidence and resources to manage sponsor duties efficiently.
- Comprehensive Platform Support: Immtell’s platform centralises compliance resources, giving your AO real-time updates, accessible guidance, and post-training support for ongoing compliance
- Dedicated Support for Your Needs: We provide continuous support beyond the initial setup, including regular check-ins and updates, ensuring your AO is prepared for audits and has a clear understanding of regulatory expectations.
