For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Renewals
Licence Rating Upgrade
Support understanding steps needed to address sponsor licence rating issues and improve compliance.
Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.
Key Facts
Area
Sponsor Licence Renewals
Best for
B-rated sponsors
Consultation
£100 · 30 minutes
Format
Video call
For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Renewals
Licence Rating Upgrade
Support understanding steps needed to address sponsor licence rating issues and improve compliance.
Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.
Key Facts
Area
Sponsor Licence Renewals
Best for
B-rated sponsors
Consultation
£100 · 30 minutes
Format
Video call
For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Renewals
Licence Rating Upgrade
Support understanding steps needed to address sponsor licence rating issues and improve compliance.
Suassuna Global is a trading name of Martins Costa Immigration Ltd, regulated by the SRA.
Key Facts
Area
Sponsor Licence Renewals
Best for
B-rated sponsors
Consultation
£100 · 30 minutes
Format
Video call
How do we return to an A-rating?
A B-rated sponsor must follow an action plan set by the Home Office to regain an A-rating. We help you meet the plan's requirements and evidence the improvements.
How do we return to an A-rating?
A B-rated sponsor must follow an action plan set by the Home Office to regain an A-rating. We help you meet the plan's requirements and evidence the improvements.
How do we return to an A-rating?
A B-rated sponsor must follow an action plan set by the Home Office to regain an A-rating. We help you meet the plan's requirements and evidence the improvements.
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.
Common situations and choosing the right service
Common situations and choosing the right service
Common situations and choosing the right service
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
Scope and duties review
We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Licence Rating Upgrade.
Evidence plan
We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Home Office decision, licence rating, action plan, HR evidence and records of corrective measures.
Legal and practical checks
We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence. A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
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
Scope and duties review
We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Licence Rating Upgrade.
Evidence plan
We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Home Office decision, licence rating, action plan, HR evidence and records of corrective measures.
Legal and practical checks
We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence. A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
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
Scope and duties review
We review your circumstances and explain which requirements and options are relevant to Licence Rating Upgrade.
Evidence plan
We identify the supporting evidence that matters: Home Office decision, licence rating, action plan, HR evidence and records of corrective measures.
Legal and practical checks
We check the main legal or practical risks and any missing evidence. A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
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
Records review
02
Records review
03
Gap analysis
03
Gap analysis
04
Remediation plan
04
Remediation plan
05
Implementation
05
Implementation
06
Ongoing compliance
06
Ongoing 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
Home Office assessment
A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
Evidence of improvement
If compliance weaknesses led to a rating issue, an unsupported action plan or uncorrected systems may prevent improvement.
Sponsorship restrictions
A reduced rating can affect recruitment and sponsoring new workers. Confirm the actual conditions before assigning CoS.
Risks & important considerations
Home Office assessment
A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
Evidence of improvement
If compliance weaknesses led to a rating issue, an unsupported action plan or uncorrected systems may prevent improvement.
Sponsorship restrictions
A reduced rating can affect recruitment and sponsoring new workers. Confirm the actual conditions before assigning CoS.
Risks & important considerations
Home Office assessment
A licence rating change depends on the relevant official process. Paying for support cannot guarantee an upgrade.
Evidence of improvement
If compliance weaknesses led to a rating issue, an unsupported action plan or uncorrected systems may prevent improvement.
Sponsorship restrictions
A reduced rating can affect recruitment and sponsoring new workers. Confirm the actual conditions before assigning CoS.
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.
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.
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.
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
What is a sponsor licence rating?
Can a reduced rating be improved?
Do we need to address an action plan?
Is an upgrade guaranteed?
What should our organisation prepare?
Which compliance issue should we watch for?
What is another common business risk?
What else could affect the service?
What support is included?
What happens after a consultation?
Frequently asked questions
What is a sponsor licence rating?
Can a reduced rating be improved?
Do we need to address an action plan?
Is an upgrade guaranteed?
What should our organisation prepare?
Which compliance issue should we watch for?
What is another common business risk?
What else could affect the service?
What support is included?
What happens after a consultation?
Frequently asked questions
What is a sponsor licence rating?
Can a reduced rating be improved?
Do we need to address an action plan?
Is an upgrade guaranteed?
What should our organisation prepare?
Which compliance issue should we watch for?
What is another common business risk?
What else could affect the service?
What support is included?
What happens after a consultation?
Has your sponsor licence been downgraded?
Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.
Has your sponsor licence been downgraded?
Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.
Has your sponsor licence been downgraded?
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.