For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Senior or Specialist Worker Visa

Support for eligible assignments under the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist Worker route.

Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.

Key Facts

Area

Sponsor Licence Applications

Best for

International businesses moving staff

Consultation

£100 · 30 minutes

Format

Video call

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Senior or Specialist Worker Visa

Support for eligible assignments under the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist Worker route.

Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.

Key Facts

Area

Sponsor Licence Applications

Best for

International businesses moving staff

Consultation

£100 · 30 minutes

Format

Video call

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Senior or Specialist Worker Visa

Support for eligible assignments under the Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist Worker route.

Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.

Key Facts

Area

Sponsor Licence Applications

Best for

International businesses moving staff

Consultation

£100 · 30 minutes

Format

Video call

Who qualifies as a Senior or Specialist Worker?

This route is for employees of linked overseas businesses who are transferring to a UK role that meets the skill and salary requirements. We confirm eligibility and manage the sponsorship and visa steps.

Who qualifies as a Senior or Specialist Worker?

This route is for employees of linked overseas businesses who are transferring to a UK role that meets the skill and salary requirements. We confirm eligibility and manage the sponsorship and visa steps.

Who qualifies as a Senior or Specialist Worker?

This route is for employees of linked overseas businesses who are transferring to a UK role that meets the skill and salary requirements. We confirm eligibility and manage the sponsorship and visa steps.

Who this service is for

HR & people teams

Teams managing sponsored workers and right to work processes.

Founders & directors

Business owners responsible for the sponsor licence and its duties.

Hiring managers

Managers recruiting skilled workers from overseas.

Who this service is for

HR & people teams

Teams managing sponsored workers and right to work processes.

Founders & directors

Business owners responsible for the sponsor licence and its duties.

Hiring managers

Managers recruiting skilled workers from overseas.

Who this service is for

HR & people teams

Teams managing sponsored workers and right to work processes.

Founders & directors

Business owners responsible for the sponsor licence and its duties.

Hiring managers

Managers recruiting skilled workers from overseas.

Key requirements and considerations

Eligibility

Supporting documents

Applicable rules

Immigration status and suitability

Complete and consistent evidence

Key requirements and considerations

Eligibility

Supporting documents

Applicable rules

Immigration status and suitability

Complete and consistent evidence

Key requirements and considerations

Eligibility

Supporting documents

Applicable rules

Immigration status and suitability

Complete and consistent evidence

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility and route review

We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Senior or Specialist Worker Visa.

Evidence plan

We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Linked business relationship, qualifying role, sponsor and CoS details, pay and candidate history.

Legal and practical checks

We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence.

Prepare the agreed work

Where instructed, we prepare the agreed application and supporting representations.

Procedure and submission

We explain the appropriate process, forms and submission steps for the agreed service.

Follow-up and next steps

We explain the outcome, any further options and any additional work or fees before you decide to proceed.

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility and route review

We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Senior or Specialist Worker Visa.

Evidence plan

We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Linked business relationship, qualifying role, sponsor and CoS details, pay and candidate history.

Legal and practical checks

We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence.

Prepare the agreed work

Where instructed, we prepare the agreed application and supporting representations.

Procedure and submission

We explain the appropriate process, forms and submission steps for the agreed service.

Follow-up and next steps

We explain the outcome, any further options and any additional work or fees before you decide to proceed.

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility and route review

We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Senior or Specialist Worker Visa.

Evidence plan

We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Linked business relationship, qualifying role, sponsor and CoS details, pay and candidate history.

Legal and practical checks

We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence.

Prepare the agreed work

Where instructed, we prepare the agreed application and supporting representations.

Procedure and submission

We explain the appropriate process, forms and submission steps for the agreed service.

Follow-up and next steps

We explain the outcome, any further options and any additional work or fees before you decide to proceed.

The application process

The application process

The application process

01

Consultation

01

Consultation

02

Role & link check

02

Role & link check

03

Sponsorship planning

03

Sponsorship planning

04

Application preparation

04

Application preparation

05

Submission

05

Submission

06

Arrival & compliance

06

Arrival & compliance

Documents usually needed

Company registration documents

Evidence of trading and premises

HR policies & right to work records

Job descriptions & salary details

Organisation chart

Key personnel details

Documents usually needed

Company registration documents

Evidence of trading and premises

HR policies & right to work records

Job descriptions & salary details

Organisation chart

Key personnel details

Documents usually needed

Company registration documents

Evidence of trading and premises

HR policies & right to work records

Job descriptions & salary details

Organisation chart

Key personnel details

Risks & important considerations

Eligible transfer

The role must be a qualifying assignment within the relevant linked businesses. An ordinary external hire may need a different route.

Pay and sponsorship

Salary, occupation requirements and CoS details should accurately reflect the assignment and current rules.

Settlement expectations

This Global Business Mobility route does not ordinarily lead directly to settlement. Plan any future route change separately.

Risks & important considerations

Eligible transfer

The role must be a qualifying assignment within the relevant linked businesses. An ordinary external hire may need a different route.

Pay and sponsorship

Salary, occupation requirements and CoS details should accurately reflect the assignment and current rules.

Settlement expectations

This Global Business Mobility route does not ordinarily lead directly to settlement. Plan any future route change separately.

Risks & important considerations

Eligible transfer

The role must be a qualifying assignment within the relevant linked businesses. An ordinary external hire may need a different route.

Pay and sponsorship

Salary, occupation requirements and CoS details should accurately reflect the assignment and current rules.

Settlement expectations

This Global Business Mobility route does not ordinarily lead directly to settlement. Plan any future route change separately.

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are explained before you instruct us. See our published legal fees, or book a consultation to discuss your situation.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are explained before you instruct us. See our published legal fees, or book a consultation to discuss your situation.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are explained before you instruct us. See our published legal fees, or book a consultation to discuss your situation.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

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Frequently asked questions

Who uses this route?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker apply for ILR directly through it?

What evidence is important?

Which documents are most useful?

What could cause problems with eligibility?

What else could affect my application?

Are there other important restrictions?

Can you assist with preparation?

What happens after the consultation?

Frequently asked questions

Who uses this route?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker apply for ILR directly through it?

What evidence is important?

Which documents are most useful?

What could cause problems with eligibility?

What else could affect my application?

Are there other important restrictions?

Can you assist with preparation?

What happens after the consultation?

Frequently asked questions

Who uses this route?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker apply for ILR directly through it?

What evidence is important?

Which documents are most useful?

What could cause problems with eligibility?

What else could affect my application?

Are there other important restrictions?

Can you assist with preparation?

What happens after the consultation?

Transferring a specialist to the UK?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Transferring a specialist to the UK?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Transferring a specialist to the UK?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.