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UK Visas, Sponsorship and Compliance Support
Finding the right teaching talent is increasingly competitive, and many schools, MATs and nurseries are expanding their search internationally.
Judicium Education's UK Visas, Sponsorship and Compliance Support Service manages the entire process, so you can recruit legally and efficiently.
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20+ years
experience supporting
schools, MATs and nurseries
6-8 weeks
standard licence
turnaround
5-10 days
turnaround with fast-track
option
No Cap
on amount of overseas
staff you can sponsor
Sponsored Skilled Worker Visas open the door to overseas teachers with the skills your pupils need
Hand over the whole process to Judicium Education’s UK Work Permits and immigration specialists who manage the entire process for you, so you can recruit legally and efficiently, without the stress of complex immigration rules and costly errors.
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Compliance with Immigration Rules
With HR system audits, we prevent compliance issues before they arise, protecting your school from penalties and delays.
02
Reduce Risk & Avoid Costly Mistakes
Stay on the right side of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations with expert advice and ongoing compliance support, so you can focus on hiring the best talent.
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Simplify Licence Applications
We manage the entire application process to help your school obtain the necessary Sponsorship licence minimising delays and ensuring compliance.
Explore how Judicium Education’s UK Visas, Sponsorship and Compliance Support can support your school or MAT
What’s included
Everything you need to sponsor overseas talent, in one service.
From your first license application to ongoing compliance, the full sponsorship lifecycle is covered - so nothing falls through the gaps and your licence stays protected.
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Secure your licence without the admin burden. We handle new applications from start to finish following the UKVI guidelines ensuring compliance.
We support with role eligibility assessment, SOC code identification and salary requirement compliance for teaching and specialist positions, and give you specialist guidance on allocating and assigning certificates of sponsorship correctly for every hire.
Your time is precious, so we help you establish whether a candidate is eligible before you initiate the sponsorship process and incur any costs. We will also advise you on how to carry out right to work checks that meet UKVI guidelines, to establish a statutory excuse against liability for payment of a civil penalty.
Ongoing compliance reviews and HR system audits, aligned to your UKVI and sponsor duty obligations, so nothing falls through the gaps and your licence stays protected.
We see to record-keeping, reporting obligations and responding to UKVI communications for you, so your sponsor duties are met without adding to your team's workload.
Regular updates straight to your inbox, helping you stay ahead of changing UK immigration rules and Home Office guidance.
Every international student starts with a visa
Student Visa & Sponsorship Support for Independent Schools
A Student Sponsor Licence brings real responsibility, and the compliance framework is updated regularly. We help independent schools to sponsor their international students while remaining compliant sponsors, including:
- Keeping your Student Sponsor Licence compliant
- Managing CAS issuing and record-keeping
- Supporting your students through their UK Student visa applications
- Clarifying your sponsor duties and reporting obligations
- Answering questions from your staff, students and parents
We'll also guide your students and their families through the visa process itself, so parents know their child is in expert hands.
An easier way to sponsor international talent
From eligibility to your first international hire.
Get clarity before you commit, with expert support at every stage of your sponsorship journey.
We review your setting and candidates against Home Office and UKVI requirements before you commit to anything.
Your sponsorship licence application is handled start to finish, with full Home Office compliance built in.
We verify the candidate’s eligibility for a skilled worker visa by carrying out an initial assessment before you start the sponsorship process and incur any costs.
Licence management, UKVI communications and regular immigration policy updates, for as long as you need them.
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Frequently asked questions about UK Work Permits & Immigration Support
The standard service takes 6-8 weeks. A fast-track option is available, with decisions typically received in 5-10 working days.
Yes. Schools with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor eligible overseas teachers under the Skilled Worker route.
It depends on the specifics of the role, compensation level and SOC code classification… Our team can assess individual roles against current eligibility requirements.
Yes, guidance and assistance with right-to-work checks are provided as part of the service agreement.
There is no cap on the number of migrants a school can sponsor, provided each candidate meets the relevant immigration requirements.
Yes - failure to meet sponsor duties can result in compliance action from the Home Office. Our ongoing compliance support is designed to keep your licence in good standing.
Ongoing SLA packages include regular compliance discussions, licence management, UKVI communications and updates on changing immigration policy.