Sending workers to the UK for temporary assignments
The Global Mobility UK sponsor licence is a valuable tool for overseas businesses that want to send workers to the UK for temporary work assignments. The licence allows businesses to bring in the skills and expertise that they need, while ensuring that they comply with UK immigration law.
A Global Mobility UK Sponsor Licence
Global Mobility Business Licence
Global Mobility Business Licence
The Global Mobility Business sponsor licence is a new type of sponsor licence allowing overseas businesses to send workers to the UK for temporary work assignments. The GBM routes opened on April 11, 2022, and there are currently five sub-routes:
- Senior or Specialist Worker: This route is for overseas workers who are senior managers or specialist employees of an overseas business. They must be coming to the UK to work for a linked UK business in a role that is at a similar level to their role in the overseas business.
- Graduate Trainee: This route is for overseas workers who are on a graduate training course leading to a senior management or specialist position. They must be coming to the UK to do a work placement with a linked UK business.
- Secondment Worker: This route is for overseas workers who are being seconded to a linked UK business by their overseas employer. They must be coming to the UK to work in a role that is at a similar level to their role in the overseas business.
- Service Supplier: This route is for overseas workers who are providing services to a linked UK business under a contract that is covered by a valid international trade agreement. They must be coming to the UK to work in a role that is on the eligible occupations list.
- UK Expansion Worker: This route is for overseas workers who are coming to the UK to set up or expand a business. They must be coming to the UK to work in a senior management or specialist role.
How to apply for a GMB licence
To apply for a Global Business Mobility UK sponsor licence, an overseas business must meet certain requirements, including:
- Having a valid business in their home country
- Having a linked UK business
- Having a suitable HR system in place
- Being able to demonstrate that they will comply with UK immigration law
Once an overseas business has been granted a GBM sponsor licence, they can then sponsor overseas workers to come to the UK. The length of stay for a GBM worker will vary depending on the sub-route that they are applying under.
The GBM sponsor licence is a valuable tool for overseas businesses that want to send workers to the UK for temporary work assignments. The licence allows businesses to bring in the skills and expertise that they need, while ensuring that they comply with UK immigration law.
The GBM sponsor licence is a complex area of immigration law, and businesses should seek professional advice if they are considering applying for a licence. A qualified UK immigration lawyer will be able to help businesses to understand the requirements of the GBM sponsor licence and to ensure that they comply with UK immigration law.
Benefits and Challenges for the Global Mobility UK Business Licence
Benefits
- Allows overseas businesses to send workers to the UK for temporary work assignments.
- Provides certainty for businesses and workers, as they know that they are complying with UK immigration law.
- Is a flexible scheme, as there are five different sub-routes that businesses can choose from.
Challenges
- Can be a complex scheme to understand and comply with.
- There are a number of eligibility requirements that businesses must meet.
In Conclusion
Overall, the GBM sponsor licence is a valuable tool for overseas businesses that want to send workers to the UK to undertake projects at various levels.
The licence provides certainty for businesses and workers, and it is a flexible scheme that can be tailored to the needs of different businesses. However, the scheme can be complex to understand and comply with, and businesses should seek professional advice if they are considering applying for a licence.
Our Fees
Our individual sponsorship and visa fees typically range from 1500 USD to 7000 USD and we have competitive fee bundles designed to cover all the work involved in licensing and managing individual visa applications. Our advisers would be happy to discuss options with you.
The cost of UK immigration consultant services varies depending on the type of service and the level of support required. However, in general, more affordable than hiring an immigration lawyer. Which is particularly useful when moving operations to a new country.
Our ethos is to provide first class services at affordable fees.
Why choose us?
If you are interested in learning more about our business immigration services, contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and to discuss how we can help you achieve your business goals.
- We are experts in the UK immigration system
- We have a proven track record of success
- We are committed to providing high-quality advice and services
- We are affordable
- We are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)
