UK Sponsor Licence Explained: Authorising Officer Duties & Getting Started

New to sponsoring overseas workers? This webinar walks you through how a UK sponsor licence works and what an Authorising Officer is actually responsible for, in plain English. Matt and Lul from Borderless cover the basics of sponsorship, the role and duties of the Authorising Officer, where compliance most often breaks down, and the practical steps to get set up properly from day one. Whether you're applying for your first sponsor licence or you've just been handed the Authorising Officer role, this is your starting point. DISCLAIMER: This webinar is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. UK immigration rules change frequently, so always check the latest Home Office guidance and seek professional advice before acting on anything covered here. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:49 The UK immigration landscape 10:06 What a sponsor licence is and who needs one 18:07 The benefits of sponsorship 19:02 Sponsor licence application process 21:29 Duties as a sponsor licence holder 23:50 Authorising officer duties 26:02 How Borderless helps 30:34 Audience Q&A Free download: Sponsor Licence Duties and Guidance for Authorising Officers → https://www.getborderless.co.uk/webin... Borderless is the end-to-end platform for UK work visas. We help over 600 employers manage sponsor licences, Certificates of Sponsorship, and ongoing compliance, without the cost and delay of traditional solicitors. Learn more: https://www.getborderless.co.uk/ Book a Demo: https://www.getborderless.co.uk/demo #SponsorLicence #UKImmigration #AuthorisingOfficer