Cambridge Culture Exchange
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Employer Enrolment

INFORMATION REQUIRED

  • Organization details:

    • Address

    • Website

    • Length of trading

    • Size (i.e. number of employees) - Small (0 – 50), Medium (51 – 250) or Large (251+)

    • Type of organization & details of the main economic activity

  • How many certificates of sponsorship are you likely to require in the first year?

  • Any Current Registrations or Accreditations to a governing body, e.g. FSA Registration (if applicable)

  • Parent Organization details (if applicable)

  • Sponsor License Number (for UK Border Agency approved Sponsors only)

  • Supporting Documentation (for those who DO NOT hold a Tier 2 Sponsor Licence only)

    PAYE/ Accounts Office Reference Number One of the following:

    • A copy of the latest accounts for the employing organisation

    • Proof of registration with the Register of Charities

    • Proof that the employing organisation is an ecclesiastical corporation established for

      charitable purposes

    • Proof that the employing organisation holds valid accreditation from an accreditation body

      or that it has passed an inspection by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)

    • A signed letter from Head of Mission (or international organisation or overseas

      government)

    • An endorsement from the governing body for the particular sport of the employing

      organisation

    • Reference to the Public Bodies’ Directory issued by the Cabinet Office

  • Employers Liability Insurance (Name of Insurer & amount of insurance)

  • Confirmation of Acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of the Scheme (If the form is being submitted by the

    Employer)

  • Contact Details for the Authorised Signatory who can accept the Terms & Conditions on behalf of the Employer (if the form is being submitted by a Legal Advisor on behalf of the employer)

  • Purchase Reference for Invoicing purposes (if applicable).

Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Support

  Sponsorship Licence (Employer’s Questionnaire)

  View Occupations skilled to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 6 and above

If you are an employer in the UK you will require a Sponsorship Licence before you can employ a foreign migrant worker coming from outside the EU. A migrant must have a Sponsorship Licence before the migrant can start working in the UK under a Tier 2 General Migrant route.

Having a sponsorship licence gives an organisation the added advantage and flexibility to recruit suitable overseas workers due to difficulties from recruiting skilled workers from the resident labour workforce at any given time.

At times, the shortage in the supply chain of skilled staff in the resident workforce leads to stress and financially losses to business, however, the process of applying for sponsorship licence can be challenging and daunting leading to costly mistakes from a Sponsorship licence application being refused or rejected by the Home Office Sponsorship licence Unit.

We are here to help employers apply for a Sponsorship Licence. Please call us now on 020 3405 4991.

 

Tier 2 Licence Application Compliance and Audit Service Package include:

Sponsor Licence Application Service

  • Advice on sponsorship licence application requirement for employing overseas migrants.
  • Help to assess and advice on relevant supporting documentation required for application.
  • Assist you with drafting online sponsorship licence form.

Compliance & Audit Service

  • Advisory and monitoring services on organisation compliance audit for use of sponsorship licence.  
  • Briefing, inspection and advising on duties and responsibilities for compliance.
  • Compliance audit health checks and preparation for Home Office visits.
  • Advising on prevention of illegal working checks and advice on civil penalties.
  • Advice on issuing certificates of sponsorship (CoS) through the sponsor management system.
  • Advisory services for appropriate HR system required to meet Sponsorship licence requirement.
  • Advising on ‘genuineness’ test and assessing whether Tier 2 applicant satisfies the points criteria before the sponsor issues a certificate of sponsorship.

 

The Sponsorship Licence process

To be eligible for a Tier 2 Sponsorship licence an employer will need to demonstrate that:

  • the Sponsor is running a legitimate business which is operating within the law of the United Kingdom and;
  • there are no reasons to believe that you the employer is a threat to immigration control in the UK and ;
  • the organisation is committed to fulfilling its sponsorship licence requirements.

 

Resident Labour Market Test

Before the employer is issued a CoS an employer is required to undertake the Resident Labour Market Test as part of the recruitment requirement for a Tier 2 visa application.

To do this, an employer has to offer the job to a suitable candidate from within the UK resident workforce, where the employer will need to advertise the job for a period of at least 28 consecutive days before the job can be offered to an overseas applicant if a suitable resident worker is not found. The job must be a job at a skilled level and paid at the appropriate going salary rate.

In some case employers are exempt from meeting the resident labour market test requirement when a job is paid at £155,300 or above, or the job falls under the shortage of occupation list.

 

Cost of Tier 2 License Application

To apply for Sponsorship licence the UKVI’s Sponsorship licence application fee, which is paid online £536 for small organisation and is £1,476 for an organisation employing over 30 employees. 

A Certificate of Sponsorship currently costs £199, which should be assigned to a Tier 2 migrant worker before the migrant worker can apply for a visa.

 

We can help you with making a Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence application

  • We provide you with a consultation to ascertain whether you are able to meet the visa requirement
  • We handle your case with a sympathetic and understanding approach
  • We advise you on the strength and weakness of the application
  • We advise you on the relevant requirements, relevant laws and procedures
  • We assist you with the preparation of the application, the collation of supporting documentation and drafting representations to submit to the UKVI

CCE Tier 5 Intern scheme introduction

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ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

In order to take part in the Tier 5 Intern scheme:

  • Employers must meet the terms & conditions of membership and be approved by CCE to join the scheme
  • The intern must either hold a degree, or be studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK bachelors degree or higher
  • The intern must be paid the UK National Minimum Wage, or above
  • The role must be supernumerary
  • The role must be supervised and must require a minimum skill level of NVQ Level 3
  • The internship can last for any period up to a maximum of 12 months

PROCESS OVERVIEW




CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (CoS)

  • Complete Certificate of Sponsorship Request Form template (see Appendix 3) and return to together with:
    • Copy of passport photo page
    • Proof of degree level studies (eg. degree certificate, recent transcript or university reference letter) translated into English, if necessary
    • Copy of the intern’s contract or internship agreement
  • CCE can certify maintenance requirement on behalf of employer
  • CCE prepare Visa Letter for intern that includes CoS details and Agreement & Release for signature
  • Typically takes 1 – 3 working days to assign CoS and associated paperwork


TIER 5 VISA APPLICATION

  • Processing times vary locally:
    • For visa applications made outside the UK, the Home Office have a global target turnaround time of 15 working days from receipt of completed application.
    • For applications eligible to ‘switch’ or extend a Tier 5 visa from within the UK, postal applications are processed within 8 weeks while ‘in-person’ applications are usually decided on the same day.
  • Assistance may be offered by Employer’s own Immigration Advisor


Intern Enrolment Process

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The Placement Process





The Enrolment Process

  1. Contact CCE Careers to arrange a free consultation.
  2. Ensure you bring a copy of the following documents to your consultation:
    1. Copy of relevant academic transcripts;
    2. Copy of current English language proficiency demonstrating overall 6.0 (If IELTS results are not available, CCE Careers can provide a free assessment);
    3. Copy of current UK visa;
    4. Copy of resumé;
    5. Copy of relevant Skills Assessment (if you have one);
    6. Copy of your current passport showing the photo page.
  3. It will be determined at the end of the consultation if you are a suitable candidate for our Internship Training Program based on our selection criteria.
  4. If accepted, you will be provided with a Letter of Offer, Enrolment Form and Terms & Conditions document to commence the Internship Training Program with CCE Careers.


How it works

  • Once you have paid your fees your Placement Consultant will mentor you through resume writing and interview coaching
  • Your Placement Consultant will advise you of upcoming workshops that you can attend
  • Your Placement Consultant will identify Work Integrated Learning opportunities based on your career goals and learning objectives
  • Your Placement Consultant will submit your resumé to our host companies who have opportunities that are best suited for you
  • The host company will contact your Placement Consultant and notify them if you have been successful in securing an interview
  • You will be informed of interview details
  • It will be at the host company’s discretion to offer you a Work Integrated Learning placement with them
  • You will be informed of the interview outcome as soon as possible to congratulate you or to provide you with feedback
  • We will continue to present your resumé for suitable placements until we are able to secure you a Work Integrated Learning placement in your relevant field of study



Sample Internship Learning Agreement

CCE Sample Internship Learning Agreement


I,                             , agree to accept an internship with XYZ Company. I enter into this agreement with the full knowledge that XYZ Company has committed considerable time and resources so that I can enhance my educational experience through this program. I further agree to comply with the following statements of understanding:

  1. Intern understands that he/she must follow all internship policies and procedures  specified by CCE and XYZ Company.
  2. Intern understands that XYZ Company retains all supervisor responsibilities for and authority over intern’s work effects.
  3. Intern understands that he/she must be on the job regularly and punctually.
  4. Intern understands that this agreement is not to be construed as an employment contract or promise of future employment.
  5. Intern understands that benefits, holiday pay, and lodging are not offered with this internship program.
  6. Intern will perform said duties as listed in the attached Internship Description.
  7. Intern will fill out the attached Learning Plan and return to supervisor for review.
  8. Intern will be provided with skill development and training opportunities throughout the program.
  9. Intern will be provided with a supervisor and mentor to assist him/her with company culture issues, be available for questions and meetings, and offer general support.
  10. Intern performance will be evaluated at the end of the internship program.


The above-mentioned student agrees to work a minimum of      hours per week. In return for services provided to XYZ Company, the intern will gain knowledge about the field of         .

 

For Student:                                               For Supervisor:

                                                                                                     

(Print Name)                                               (Print Name)

                                                                                                     

(Signature & Date)                                        (Signature & Date)

                                                                                                      

(Print University Name)                                   (Print Title)





Sample Internship Learning Plan

CCE Sample Internship Learning Plan


Learning Objectives & Goals

Plan to Achieve the Objectives & Goals

Assess the Objectives& Goals

List the skills, knowledge, and experience your intern will gain from this internship experience:

List the ways in which you plan to have your intern achieve these objectives and goals:

Describe how you plan to evaluate or assess your intern on the completion of these goals:

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For Student:                                               For Supervisor:

                                                                                                     

(Print Name)                                               (Print Name)

                                                                                                     

(Signature & Date)                                        (Signature & Date)

                                                                                                      

(Print University Name)                                   (Print Title)




Sample Intern Orientation Agenda

CCE Sample Intern Orientation Agenda


☐ Sign-in, welcome, and staff introductions

☐ About the company and its organizational structure

☐ Complete paperwork

☐ Team building / introduction of interns — have them pair up, interview each other (five minutes), and then introduce each other to the group.

☐ Schedule of activities during internship 

☐ How to get in touch with staff and other interns 

☐ Timesheets and getting paid (if applicable) 

  • Direct deposit of checks
  • Overtime/holidays/benefits 

☐ Office policies and procedures

  • Dress code and name tags
  • Building hours, breaks, and absences 

☐ Where to eat lunch

☐ Mentors

☐ Reports and evaluations

  • Supervisor evaluations
  • Intern evaluations
  • End dates, exit interviews, and evaluations

☐ Our expectations of you and what you can expect from us 

☐ Questions and answers

☐ Team building exercise

Sample Intern Orientation Agenda

CCE Sample Intern Orientation Agenda


Student Name

Job title

Date Hired

Date of

Supervisor Name

Title

Company/Organization

 

This evaluation is designed to provide feedback on job performance and related issues to assist the student in his/her academic, personal, and professional development. Please discuss this evaluation with the student.

Please use the following ratings to evaluate the student's performance and provide comments where necessary.

 

I. RELATIONS WITH OTHERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to communicate with staff

 

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Ability to communicate with clients

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Ability to work with and for others

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II. SUPERVISION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to seek and use help

 

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Openness to constructive feedback

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5

Ability to work independently

 

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Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III. PERSONAL QUALITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates trust and confidentiality

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5

Demonstrates initiative and creativity

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5

Dependable and punctual

 

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5

Appropriate personal appearance

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Ability and willingness to learn

 

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Flexible and adaptable

 

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Comments:

 

 

What development have you observed in the student’s skills, knowledge, and personal and/or professional performance?

 

 

What are the student’s strengths? In what area could the student improve?

 

 

Would you recommend this student for another internship or full-time employment after graduation?

 

 

Site Supervisor

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Intern

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