We are excited to share another success story from NARA Solicitors. A franchise property rental company found the ideal candidate for a Commercial Manager role.
But they were unsure if they could even sponsor them. We assessed their eligibility, prepared a priority application, and the sponsor licence was granted the very next day after submitting supporting documents.
This case shows how quickly things can move when an application is put together properly from the start.
The Background
Our client runs a franchise property rental business in the UK. They had identified the ideal candidate for a Commercial Manager role, someone with the right experience and the right fit for the company.
The problem was simple. They did not have a sponsor licence, and they were unsure if they even qualified for one. Many businesses assume they do not qualify. That assumption costs them the best talent.
Rather than walk away from the candidate, the client came to us to find out where they actually stood.
Our Approach
We worked through the application in two clear stages.
Stage 1: Eligibility assessment
We assessed their eligibility and confirmed they met all the requirements set out in Home Office sponsor guidance. This included reviewing their trading history, financial position, HR systems, the genuineness of the Commercial Manager role, and the salary on offer against the going rate for the occupation code.
Once we were satisfied that the business met every requirement, we moved to the next stage.
Stage 2: Priority application with full supporting documents
We prepared and submitted a priority sponsor licence application with all mandatory documents from day one.
No gaps, no missing items, no requests for further information from the Home Office.
This is where the difference is made. A clean, well-evidenced application that meets the published requirements gives the caseworker no reason to delay or refuse.
The Outcome
The result speaks for itself:
✅ Sponsor licence granted the very next day after submitting supporting documents
✅ Certificate of Sponsorship allocated immediately
Our client was then able to issue the Certificate of Sponsorship to their chosen candidate without delay, and the Commercial Manager role could be filled by the person they actually wanted.
Key Takeaways
For any business thinking about sponsoring a worker for the first time:
Do not rule yourself out. Many businesses assume they are too small, too new, or in the wrong sector to sponsor workers. In most cases, that assumption is wrong.
Get a proper eligibility check first. A short conversation can tell you whether sponsorship is realistic for your business before you spend time and money on an application.
The right expertise makes the difference. A sponsor licence application is not just a form-filling exercise. Knowing exactly what the Home Office expects, how to present the business, and how to evidence the role is what turns a slow or refused application into a next-day approval. This is where our experience pays off for our clients.
Documents are everything. The Home Office decides on the paperwork in front of them. A complete, well-presented application gets decided quickly. A messy one gets delayed or refused.
If your business wants to hire skilled migrant workers but is unsure where to start, the earlier we get involved, the smoother the process.
How NARA Solicitors Can Help
At NARA Solicitors, we handle sponsor licence applications, Certificate of Sponsorship applications, compliance audits, and ongoing sponsor management for businesses across multiple sectors.
No two cases are the same. Our expert knowledge, attention to detail, and years of experience handling complex sponsor licence matters are what make the difference.
If your business wants to hire overseas talent but is unsure where to start, get in touch with Nara Solicitors today.
