What is a UK Sponsor Licence?

A Sponsor Licence is permission from the UK Home Office for an employer to hire workers from outside the UK. It allows them to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for visa applicants.

How much does a UK work visa cost?

Costs include the application fee (£719-£1,500), Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year), and optional priority processing (£500+). Some employers cover these costs.

Can I get permanent residency in the UK?

Yes, after 5 years on a Skilled Worker visa, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), then British citizenship after 12 more months.

William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTION

St Annes-on-the-Sea, Lancashire

Temporary Worker (A rating)
Sponsor Rating

Creative Worker
Visa Route

Licensed Sponsor

City/Town

St Annes-on-the-Sea

County/Region

Lancashire

Sponsor Rating

A Rating - Fully Compliant

Visa Route

Creative Worker

About Temporary Worker (A rating)

A-Rated Sponsor

William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTION holds an A rating, meaning they are fully compliant with UK immigration rules. This is the highest sponsor rating.

What A Rating Means:

Full Compliance: Meets all Home Office sponsorship requirements
Reliable Sponsor: Good track record of following immigration rules
Stable License: Unlikely to have sponsorship issues
Can Issue CoS: Authorized to issue Certificates of Sponsorship

About Creative Worker Visa

William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTION is licensed to sponsor workers under the Creative Worker category.

General Requirements:

Valid job offer from the sponsor
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Meet salary and skill requirements
English language proficiency

How to Get Sponsored

Step 1Find Job Openings

Search for current vacancies at William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTION.

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Step 2Apply & Get Offer

Apply for suitable roles and secure a job offer with visa sponsorship.

Step 3Receive CoS

The employer will assign you a Certificate of Sponsorship with a unique reference number.

Step 4Apply for Visa

Use your CoS to apply for your UK work visa online.

Apply for Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

A Sponsor Licence is permission from the UK Home Office for an employer to hire workers from outside the UK. William Hicks t/a SOUL SATISFACTION holds a valid sponsor licence, meaning they are authorized to:

Issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
Hire workers requiring visas
Sponsor Creative Worker visa applicants

Costs for a Skilled Worker visa include:

Application fee: £719 - £1,500 (depends on duration and type)
Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035/year (often waived for health workers)
Priority processing: £500+ (optional)
Biometrics: Included in application

Some employers offer to cover visa costs as part of their sponsorship package.

Yes! Most UK work visas allow you to bring dependants:

Spouse/Partner: Can work in the UK without restrictions
Children under 18: Can attend school
Additional costs: Separate visa fees and IHS for each dependant

Your dependants can apply at the same time or join you later.

Yes, the Skilled Worker visa provides a path to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR):

Time requirement: 5 years on eligible visas
Continuous residence: Not outside UK more than 180 days/year
Salary requirement: Must meet minimum salary threshold
Life in the UK test: Required for ILR
English requirement: B1 level or above

After ILR, you can apply for British citizenship after 12 months.

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