UK Visa Sponsorship Made Easy: Nation.better VS Lawyers

In this section:
  • Nation.better vs Traditional Solicitors: What We Do Differently
  • Apply for a Sponsor Licence the Smart Way
  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) – Easy as 1-2-3
  • Skilled Worker Visas for Your Candidates with Full Support
  • Sponsor Licence Compliance — Without the Panic
  • Right to Work Check – a Built-In Compliance Tool
  • Nation.better – a Blend of Automation and Expert Insight
  • Let’s Do UK Sponsorship Better

Applying for a Sponsor Licence, hiring through the Skilled Worker visa, and staying compliant with Home Office rules — it’s a lot. And doing it the old-school way? Painful. Manual processes, clunky spreadsheets, and scattered communication aren’t just annoying — they’re dangerous for your business.


Nation.better has a different approach. We give you the best of both worlds: a smart digital platform that handles tasks and timelines, and real immigration experts who guide you through every step. We help UK employers like you do sponsorship better, faster, and with less stress — all while staying audit-ready.

Nation.better vs Traditional Solicitors: What We Do Differently

FeatureNation.betterSolicitors
Sponsor Licence✅ End-to-end support with document guidance, expert review, application submission, and sponsor management system setup via a smart platform and expert team.❌ Typically email-based advice and document review, with limited process oversight and no digital tools.
Skilled Worker Visa✅ Full case management including eligibility checks, dashboard tracking, candidate document support, and clear communication.❌ Often slow and expensive; all the work done manually. Candidate tracking left to employer.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)✅ Platform tracks CoS usage and allocation. Alerts, record-keeping, and support integrated into the dashboard.❌ Manual handling. CoS often issued via instructions from client with limited tracking.
Sponsor Licence Compliance✅ Proactive compliance: monitoring your licence and employees’ compliance; keeping your records organised and stored; working as your Home Office liaison; alerts built-in. ❌ Reactive and typically only supports post-issue compliance or advice when requested; manual.
Mock Audit✅ A 2-hour mock audit with your authorising officer; comprehensive document checks, and a detailed report with all the gaps highlighted. ❌ Rarely offered.
Right to Work Checks (RTWC)✅ Built-in tool for fast and accurate right to work checks, secure record storage, and follow-up alerts. Included in compliance package.❌ No dedicated tool. Often handled manually or excluded entirely from solicitor support.
Pricing✅ Much more affordable than lawyer services. Transparent, fixed-fee, no hourly rates or hidden extras.❌ Expensive, often billed per hour: e.g., £1,500–£3,000 per visa.
Communication & Visibility✅ Shared dashboard for employers. Real-time updates, alerts, and human support throughout.❌ Employer must request updates manually. Communication delays are common.

A successful Sponsor Licence application requires precision. The Home Office doesn't tolerate sloppy paperwork, missing documents, or vague answers. That’s where we come in.

At Nation.better, we streamline your application with the perfect mix of human guidance and platform efficiency:

  • Step-by-Step Guidance – Our easy-to-follow guide takes you through the whole process, helping you build a strong case with confidence and ease.
     
  • Expert Review – Our qualified immigration advisers review your case and prepare a professional cover letter to boost your chances of approval.
     
  • Application Submission – We handle the online application for you, making sure all details are complete and accurate.
     
  • Ongoing Support – We stay in touch with the Home Office on your behalf, keeping you updated every step of the way. 


We help you avoid rookie errors that lead to rejection. And we keep it all tracked, tidy, and transparent in your dashboard. 

Forget 10-hour solicitor meetings and unclear next steps. Our process is fast, clear, and designed for success.

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) – Easy as 1-2-3

Issuing a certificate of sponsorship shouldn’t feel like decoding a mystery. We make it simple.

Through our platform, you’ll:

  • Get defined CoS or undefined CoS
     
  • Monitor your CoS allocation, requests, and usage
     
  • Track and store every document, every step
     
  • Stay compliant — no forgotten forms, no panicked last-minute fixes


Our team handles the CoS process from start to finish — you can forget about doing it manually. It's smart, streamlined, and risk-proof.

Skilled Worker Visas for Your Candidates with Full Support

Hiring through the Skilled Worker visa route shouldn’t feel like navigating a maze of forms, deadlines, and silence from your solicitor. Nation.better offers a fully guided, expert-backed process that helps you sponsor international talent with confidence.

We combine digital tools with real immigration expertise to take care of everything:

  • Free eligibility checks for your candidates, making sure they meet all the visa criteria
     
  • Clear, step-by-step support on eligibility, timelines, and fees
     
  • Full management of the Skilled Worker visa application through our platform – from filling out forms to hitting submit, we take care of the application process, keeping you updated along the way
     
  • Support for dependant visa UK applications (spouses, partners, children)
     
  • Built-in tracking, alerts, and guidance to keep everything up-to-date


From your candidate’s first offer to their first day at work, we help you avoid delays, rejections, and costly mistakes. Unlike traditional solicitors, we don’t just hand you a checklist — we walk the process with you, fully equipped and audit-ready.

 

Start Your Sponsorship Journey Today

Expand your team with international talent — worry-free

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Sponsor Licence Compliance isn’t just a box to tick. It’s what keeps your licence alive — and keeps your business off the revoked sponsor licence list. Most UK employers don’t realise how much work goes into staying compliant with Home Office requirements until it’s too late.

We offer a complete sponsorship compliance service, powered by automation and backed by immigration experts. Everything is built into your digital dashboard — so no more guesswork, spreadsheets, or last-minute scrambles.

Our platform gives you:

  • SMS reporting of company's / employee's changes
     
  • Full data and documentation review
     
  • Reminders to extend visas of sponsored employees
     
  • Secure document storage that’s audit-ready
     
  • Unlimited eligibility checks for new hires
     
  • Ongoing support to keep your sponsorship licence in good standing


And when it’s time to face a Home Office compliance visit? You won’t be sweating it. Our Mock Audit service helps test your readiness so you can fix issues before the inspector knocks.

Right to Work Check – a Built-In Compliance Tool

All UK employers are legally required to check every employee’s right to work before the job starts. And if you hire migrant workers – conduct follow-up checks when their visas expire.
 

Miss a check or forget a follow-up?

  • You’re hiring illegally
  • You’re risking fines up to £60,000 per worker
  • You’re exposing your business to reputational and legal damage


It’s not just paperwork — it’s your legal defence.


Our software handles every step — swiftly, securely, and automatically:

  • Easy Employee Checks – quickly and accurately verify the right to work of UK, Irish, EU nationals, and migrant workers.
     
  • Automatic Visa Expiry Tracking – the platform automatically tracks and schedules follow-up checks for workers with expiring visas (e.g., Skilled Worker or Graduate).
     
  • Instant Alerts for Any Issues – get notified immediately if there’s an identity mismatch or an expiring document – you’ll always stay ahead.
     
  • Secure, Organised Record-Keeping – all documents stored securely and neatly in one place – easy to find, quick to download whenever needed.
     
  • Save Valuable Time - what used to take 10–15 minutes per hire is now handled in just a few clicks – freeing up hours as your team scales.

Nation.better – a Blend of Automation and Expert Insight

We’re not just software. And we’re not just consultants. Nation.better brings together automation, expert immigration guidance, and compliance under one roof.

  • Our platform handles the details: timelines, alerts, document management
     
  • Our team handles the strategy: reviews, expert calls, human answers


So whether you’re applying for your first sponsor licence, sponsoring a new hire on a Skilled Worker visa, issuing a certificate of sponsorship, or prepping for a Home Office audit — you’ll never be on your own.

We’re with you from start to scale.

Let’s Do UK Sponsorship Better

Stop wasting time, money, and sleep on outdated systems. With Nation.better, you get:

👉  Talk to our team and make sponsorship one less thing to worry about.

Let Us Handle 
the Hard Part

The UK Skilled Worker Visa process may be complicated — but we make it easy. Nation.better simplifies every step, from securing your sponsor licence to ensuring compliance, so you can focus on hiring the talent your business needs

Always Audit-Ready - with Mock Compliance Audit