Key Personnel and Immigration Compliance Oversight
Aster & Trujillo provides specialised compliance and governance support for UK companies operating under the sponsor licence framework.
We help organisations maintain continuous alignment with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements by overseeing sponsor licence compliance, managing the Sponsor Management System (SMS), and safeguarding their standing as credible UK sponsors.
We support our clients in the selection and appointment of Key Personnel, including conducting eligibility and suitability assessments for roles such as Authorising Officer, Key Contact, and Level 1 User, in line with UKVI regulations. This ensures that each nominated individual meets all legal and residency requirements before formal designation, helping to prevent compliance risks or licence challenges.
Where appropriate, we may also hold a formal governance or statutory position within the company — for example, as Company Secretary or Level 1 User — to provide broader oversight and ensure integrated compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and UKVI. All appointments are structured within the company’s governance framework and reflect genuine legal and management responsibility, rather than administrative outsourcing.
Our Core Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining your Sponsor Management System (SMS) access
- Assigning and tracking Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Monitoring visa expiry dates and reporting employee or role changes
- Liaising with UKVI during audits, renewals, or licence variations
- Advising on sponsor compliance and implementing corrective measures
- Coordinating with parent company teams on governance and reporting obligations
Who We Support
- Overseas parent companies establishing UK operations
- Start-ups and SMEs without in-house HR or immigration teams
- Non-UK directors requiring UK-based governance
- Sponsors preparing for UKVI audits or renewals
- Corporate groups with limited UK presence seeking compliance continuity
Professional Standards
All appointments and representations are formalised through written authorisation and in full compliance with UKVI and Companies House regulations.
We do not provide nominee or passive roles, nor shared access to the Sponsor Management System (SMS) outside our authorised personnel.
Aster & Trujillo accepts no liability for licence revocation or penalties arising from client non-cooperation, misrepresentation, or non-compliance with statutory duties.