Employers can use their sponsor management system (SMS) account to check when the current Sponsorship Licence expires.  

You will be able to apply for a renewal up to 3 months before the end of the current licence, and there are some instances where a sponsor can be invited by the Home Office to apply before this date. 

The renewal process can take anywhere between 1-3 months, as there are various checks that need to be conducted by the Home Office, which could include a compliance visit to some sponsorship employers.  

This is something we can help you prepare for, keeping in contact with the Home Office and providing them with any relevant information, while also ensuring you are always up-to-date with the details of your application.   

Expert Law can provide the guidance you need to apply for a renewal. We carry out all the work on your behalf until the Home Office reach a decision, including: 

• Offering advice about relevant criteria for a licence renewal 
• Advising which procedures must be followed as part of the process 
• Helping you complete the online application form 
• Assisting with the processing of the licence renewal fee 
• Supporting you during a Home Office compliance visit if this is a requirement for your application  
• Completing all follow-up work until a final decision is made by the Home Office  

Whether this is your first-time renewing your Sponsorship Licence, or if you have gone through this process before, the Expert Law team will work to successfully secure an extension. 

Call us today for a confidential chat on 0203 778 1347 or contact us here to see how our solicitors can help.