In this practical, small group workshop, we’ll guide you through the sponsor licence application process, common pitfalls, compliance duties and how to advise clients confidently.
Whether you are advising an established company or a small business preparing to sponsor their first employee, a clear understanding of the sponsor licence rules and guidance is essential. The process to apply for a sponsor licence is technical, and even minor errors can lead to refusals, delays or compliance issues further down the line.
In this small group workshop we’ll take you step by step through the sponsor licence application process. With practice cases and discussion, we‘ll cover:
By the end of the session, you’ll have the practical tools and confidence to prepare strong sponsor licence applications and to advise clients effectively.
Chris Dias.
Chris is an experienced immigration solicitor and the founder of Lawyery, a law firm specialising in immigration and family law. He is an expert in business immigration, with extensive experience supporting established companies, SMEs and start-ups to navigate the immigration rules, including sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility, Innovator Founder and the Global Talent route.
Introductory: This workshop is designed for immigration lawyers who are new to assisting businesses with sponsor licence applications and for those who have some experience but wish to improve their knowledge and skills and improve the quality of their applications.
The ticket cost is £150 + VAT for members, and £180 + VAT for non-members.
Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.
After the workshop, you will be emailed a copy of the presentation slides. The workshop is not recorded.
If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk after the workshop has finished.
Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the workshop is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk.
£180.00
Date: 9 December 2025
Course length: 1.5 hours
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
The webinar will take place over Zoom.
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I wish to thank Jasmine from the bottom of my heart for her excellent tuition, course delivery, exam feedback and the support she has provided to me for the two Level 2 training courses that I attended in April and October 2024. I achieved a high pass mark which enabled me and my firm to provide advice and services for complex casework in both the immigration and asylum categories. I truly do not think I would have been successful without her professional and invaluable assistance.
We have two members of the team who completed the level 1 course delivered in January – they have just passed their competency assessments with flying colours 😊 Thank you for the excellent course structure and support which will have contributed towards their success.
It’s a great way to gain foundational understanding of immigration law that is digestible yet still comprehensive. I liked how interactive the class was where we were encouraged to utilise our knowledge and test our understanding.
Detailed but not overwhelming. The examples where good and illustrated complex parts well. The quiz at the end was very good.
I thought the test questions were helpful. The language used was clear. The visuals for more complicated parts of the rules were great.
Very clear language, useful examples, links to relevant further information, legislation, etc.
