We are proud to share another success story from NARA Solicitors. Our client, a health and social care provider, was granted 3 additional undefined Certificates of Sponsorship in the Skilled Worker route after we assisted them with their request to the Home Office.
For care providers who rely on migrant workers, running out of CoS can bring hiring to a complete stop. That is exactly the situation our client found themselves in. They had used their existing allocation of undefined CoS and needed to recruit more care workers to meet growing demand for their services.
Why CoS Delays Are a Real Problem for Care Providers
Requesting additional undefined CoS from the Home Office is not always straightforward. The standard processing time for these requests can take up to 18 weeks. For a care provider with staff shortages and service commitments to meet, that kind of wait is not realistic.
The Home Office has also tightened its scrutiny of CoS requests, particularly in the health and care sector. Sponsors are now regularly asked to provide detailed supporting evidences.
On top of this, the priority service for undefined CoS requests has become extremely difficult to secure. The Home Office receives hundreds of requests daily for just 100 available priority slots. Many care providers simply cannot get a slot, leaving them stuck in the standard 18-week queue.
This means care providers face a difficult position: rising demand for staff, a limited CoS allocation, and a slow and demanding process to get more.
How We Helped
Our team prepared a well-supported request for 3 additional undefined CoS on behalf of our client. We made sure the submission clearly demonstrated the genuine need for additional care workers and that all supporting documentation met the Home Office's requirements from the outset.
Getting the application right first time is important. Incomplete or vague requests are a common reason for delays and refusals, and any request for additional information from the Home Office adds weeks to the timeline.
The Home Office granted our client's request for all 3 additional undefined Certificates of Sponsorship. Our client can now assign these CoS to care workers and proceed with their Skilled Worker visa applications without further delay.
At NARA Solicitors, we help care providers and other businesses with every stage of the sponsorship process. From sponsor licence applications and CoS requests to compliance and SMS management, our team knows what the Home Office expects and how to get it right. If you need help requesting additional CoS or managing your sponsorship duties, get in touch with our team.
If your care organisation is struggling with CoS delays or needs support with any part of the sponsorship process, NARA Solicitors is here to help. Our team of experienced solicitors is ready to provide the guidance and support you need.
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