We provide a dependable and cost-effective alternative to large, city-based immigration firms.
Our advice is clear, accurate, and trustworthy. Our immigration consultants communicate in straightforward language, avoiding unnecessary legal jargon. We are fully authorised and regulated to represent you in all matters related to UK immigration.
Since the launch of the Skilled Worker route in December 2020, UK businesses have been able to sponsor medium-skilled workers from anywhere in the world.
To do this, your organisation must hold a sponsor licence. This licence also enables you to sponsor EU nationals who do not have settled or pre-settled status, which previously secured their right to work in the UK after Brexit.
Submitting a sponsor licence application requires careful planning and close attention to your internal compliance procedures. A rejected application can result in a six-month cooling-off period, potentially costing you the opportunity to hire the right candidate at the right time.
We conduct comprehensive pre-submission checks to ensure your business is fully prepared—minimising risk and giving you peace of mind in the event of a Home Office audit or inspection.
If you’re looking for cost-effective solutions for short-term roles or specific projects, we can advise on alternatives. These may include a sponsor licence under the Global Business Mobility scheme or using the Government Authorised Exchange scheme to bring in interns or fill temporary roles.
Our immigration consultants, based in Manchester, will work with you to identify the most appropriate and efficient immigration route tailored to your business needs.
If you need support and training to ensure you are fully compliant with Home Office immigration requirements and maintain the highest possible sponsor rating, we are here to make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Our immigration consultants offer meticulous attention to detail, a personalised approach tailored to your business needs, and a commitment to minimising unnecessary bureaucracy—without ever compromising on quality.
Since January 2021, the rights of EU nationals to work in the UK have changed. While many still hold unrestricted rights to work, others may now require sponsorship. Employers are also required to have valid proof of right to work for all employees—including EEA nationals who started employment on or after 1 January 2021.
If you have any concerns about your employees’ right to work, or if you want to ensure your current workforce continues to meet all legal requirements, our immigration consultants are here to help.
We can be appointed as your Key Contact and Level 1 User, enabling us to manage your Sponsor Management System (SMS) on your behalf.
The SMS must be regularly maintained to reflect any changes in your business or in an employee’s terms of employment. By acting as your Level 1 User, we can handle all necessary updates—notifying the Home Office of relevant changes, requesting certificate allocations, assigning Certificates of Sponsorship, and ensuring your sponsor records remain fully compliant and up to date.
We understand the importance of making visa applications for your employees and their family members as cost-efficient as possible. The overall cost will depend on the length of the visa and the number of individuals being sponsored.
Sponsored employees are allowed to bring their immediate family members to the UK, including their partner and children under 18. To minimise both time and expense, it’s essential to plan their immigration route strategically from the outset.
The rules on permitted activities for business visitors are quite complex and there may be more than one view on what’s permitted and what’s not. If you have a specific project in mind and have any doubts about permitted activities, we strongly recommend that you take it seriously.
ZAR Immigration Consultants is regulated by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner and holds level 3 accreditation (top level with JR licence).