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Sponsor Licence

Are you a skilled professional looking to build your future in the United Kingdom? Or an employer aiming to attract global talent to strengthen your business? The UK Skilled Worker Visa offers a clear and accessible route for individuals to live and work in the UK — and importantly, bring their families along too.

Whether you’re seeking new career opportunities or aiming to recruit international staff, this visa category is one of the most popular and flexible options available.

Roadmap to Obtaining a Sponsor Licence

Establish a Business in the UK


Company Trading History


Apply for a Sponsor Licence

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Tạo ra 10 việc làm / nhà đầu tư

Robust HR System

What is the Sponsor Licence?

A sponsor licence is official permission from the UK Home Office that allows a UK business to hire workers from outside the UK.

Since Brexit, many UK employers are facing skill and worker shortages, so sponsor licences have become essential for companies of all sizes across different industries.

The sponsor licence is part of the UK’s immigration system. It helps control and support the hiring of skilled workers from overseas.

Only organisations (not individuals) can apply for a sponsor licence. To get one, a business must apply to the Home Office and show that it meets certain rules and responsibilities related to immigration.

Once approved, the business can give out Certificates of Sponsorship to foreign workers. These certificates let the workers apply for a UK work visa, such as the Skilled Worker visa.

In the past, sponsor licences were valid for four years and needed to be renewed. But since April 2024, there’s no longer a need to renew them—once you have a sponsor licence, it stays valid without renewal.

Who is Sponsor Licence For?

Self-sponsorship is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who wish to:

Self-sponsorship is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who wish to:

Vị trí dự án

Establish or expand a business in the UK.

Quy mô dự án

Have relevant experience and expertise in their field.

Tổng số suất EB-5

Present a viable business plan and demonstrate strong financial backing.

Nhà phát triển dự án

Meet the English language requirements.

Số việc làm dự kiến được tạo ra

Meet the English language requirements.

Thời hạn vay

5 năm, gia hạn 2 lần (1+1).

  • UK-based Employers/Businesses
  • Self-Owned Businesses (for Self-Sponsorship)
  • Educational Institutions
 
 
 
  • Startups and SMEs
  • Franchisees and Subsidiaries
  • Large Corporations

Advantages of Self-Sponsorship Route

Full Control
  • You are your own sponsor and have autonomy over your business ventures.
Pathway to Long-Term Settlement
  • After 5 years of continuous residence, you may become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
No Job Offer Required
  • Unlike traditional work visas, self-sponsorship doesn’t require employer sponsorship.
Full Control
  • You are your own sponsor and have autonomy over your business ventures.
Pathway to Long-Term Settlement
  • After 5 years of continuous residence, you may become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
No Job Offer Required
  • Unlike traditional work visas, self-sponsorship doesn’t require employer sponsorship.

Applicants over 18 years old. Meet health and criminal record requirements.

Applicants over 18 years old. Meet health and criminal record requirements.

Applicants over 18 years old. Meet health and criminal record requirements.

Applicants over 18 years old. Meet health and criminal record requirements.

Applicants over 18 years old. Meet health and criminal record requirements.

Requirements

Finance

The organisation is genuine and operating and/or trading lawfully in the UK

Background

Robust HR System

English Language Skills

Genuine, Qualifying Vacancy

Trading History

Must have been trading with total sales revenue or Directors Loan

UK Representative

Project developer has a long-standing reputation and has been operating for many years in the field related to EB-5 investment capital calling.

Finance

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

EB-5 HYATT HOTEL THOMPSON PALM SPRINGS PROJECT (HALL HOTEL FUND VI, LP)

Project location

400N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California.

Project scale

168 luxury resort hotel rooms located in a complex including walking street, entertainment, dining, shopping.

Total EB-5 quota

Calling for 88 EB-5 investments with a total EB-5 loan capital of 70.4 million USD.

Project Developer

HALL Group, with over 50 years of establishment, has owned and developed more than 5 billion USD of real estate in the United States.

Number of jobs expected to be created

15.8 jobs/investor.

Loan term

5 years, renewable twice (1+1).

Popular Business Models for Self Sponsorship

Buble Tea Shop

Restaurant

Retail

Beauty Nail Spa

Marketing/Creative Agency

E-Commerce

Export & Import Business

Real Estates Agency

Online Store

EB-5 US IMMIGRATION INVESTMENT PROCESS

SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMERS AT Elitevisa

Over the past decade, Khai Phu has been trusted and chosen by thousands of international immigration clients for immigration consulting in countries such as the US, Australia, Canada and Europe.

Recently, we received good news from our EB-5 US immigration clients, who successfully passed the interview to initially gain the right to live freely in the United States.

Khai Phu is extremely happy and proud to have accompanied you all during the past time.

WHY CHOOSE ELITEVISA?

MAKE YOUR IMMIGRATION DREAM COME TRUE
  • Specialists in International Business & Visa Assistance

We understand the complexities of global mobility. From business expansion to personal migration, our team provides end-to-end support tailored to your goals.

  • 15+ Years of First-Hand Experience

We’ve walked the path ourselves. With over 15 years of experience living, working, and migrating across the UK and EU, we know exactly what it takes to succeed—because we’ve done it.

  • Strong Legal Support from Top Immigration Lawyers

We work with trusted immigration law partners who have a track record of winning complex cases. Whether your situation is straightforward or challenging, you’re backed by a legal team with real results.

Important Notice

Our solicitor partners will handle your legal matters

ELITEVISA provides support exclusively with business and administrative tasks involved in preparing documents as requested by the company’s appointed solicitor. We are not a law firm and do not offer legal advice or legal services.

Our role is to assist with the organisational aspects of the application process and to connect our clients with experienced, qualified solicitors, who will handle all legal matters directly with the client.

Disclaimer

ELITEVISA is not responsible or liable under any circumstances for the outcome of any application, including the granting or refusal of sponsor licences or visas by the UK Home Office or UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

We do not guarantee the success of any case and accept no liability for any loss, damage, or consequences resulting from the decisions made by the relevant authorities. All applications are subject to the discretion and judgment of the Home Office and UKVI.

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FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EB-5 IMMIGRATION PROGRAM

1. What is an EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 Visa is a program that grants US green cards to foreign investors when they invest in projects in the US, creating at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

To participate in the EB-5 program, investors must meet the following conditions:

  1. Investment: Minimum $800,000 in priority areas or $1,050,000 in other areas.
  2. Job Creation: Project must create at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers.
  3. Legal source of funds: Investors must prove legal source of funds to make the investment.

Investment commitment: the investor must participate in a new commercial enterprise.

  • Select an investment project: The investor selects an eligible EB-5 project and invests the required amount of capital.
  • File Form I-526E: This is the EB-5 immigrant petition, demonstrating the source of funds and the project’s legitimacy.
  • Receive I-526E approval: Typically 14–18 months after submitting the petition.
  • File Form I-485 or DS-260: If the investor is lawfully in the U.S., they can file Form I-485 to adjust status and apply for a Green Card. If outside the U.S., they must file DS-260 to apply for an EB-5 visa.
  • Consular interview: The investor attends an interview at the local U.S. consulate or with USCIS.
  • Receive conditional Green Card: After a successful interview, the investor receives a conditional Green Card valid for 2 years.
  • File Form I-829: After 2 years, the investor files Form I-829 to remove conditions and obtain a permanent Green Card.
  • From salary and bonuses.
  • Inheritance.
  • Gifts.
  • Stocks.
  • Profits from real estate transactions or business operations.
  • Loans secured by real estate mortgages.
  • Loans obtained from the investor’s own business.
  • Loans obtained through a financial institution.
  • Loans obtained from friends or family.
  1. I-526 Processing Time: An average of 14–18 months (may vary depending on the country and type of petition).
  2. I-829 Processing Time: An average of 24–36 months.
  3. I-485 or DS-260 Processing Time
  • I-485 (Adjustment of Status):
    • For investors already in the U.S.
    • Processing time: 6–12 months.
  • DS-260 (Consular Processing):
    • For investors outside the U.S.
    • Processing time: 6–12 months, depending on the consulate.

The total cost for an EB-5 US immigration application can range around $900,000, depending on the number of family members, project location and other factors.

  • Requirements from USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services): USCIS requires investors to clearly demonstrate the source of EB-5 funds and that the transfer process is legal.
  • Compliance with Vietnamese and U.S. Laws: Transferring funds abroad for the purpose of legal EB-5 investment must comply with Vietnam’s foreign exchange regulations as well as U.S. financial regulations.
Protecting Investor Interests: A secure transfer process helps ensure investment petition approval and minimizes financial risks.
Priority EB-5 investment areas, known as Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), include:
  1. Rural areas: Areas located outside metropolitan regions with a population under 20,000.
  2. High-unemployment areas: Areas where the unemployment rate is at least 150% of the national average.
Investing in these priority areas requires a lower investment amount of $800,000 compared to $1,050,000 in other areas.