SPONSORSHIP ROADMAP (Already Prepared for You)

This is the simple path you'll follow to sponsor Dhruvisha under Dhruvi Infinity Inspiration Ltd:

STEP 1: Apply for a Sponsor Licence (UKVI)

• Gov Link: https://www.gov.uk/apply-sponsor-licence

• Type: Skilled Worker Licence

• Cost:

  • £536 (for small business)
  • Processing time: 8--10 weeks (or pay £500 extra for 10-day priority)
  • Needs: business registration, office address, job description, proof of activity (your app counts)

STEP 2: Prepare Job Offer & Role

✅ Already Done:

• Offer Letter

• Job Title: Web Developer & Product Designer

• Hours: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

• Salary: £26,200/year (Skilled Worker visa minimum for tech)

STEP 3: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

• After licence is granted, you assign a Defined CoS to Dhruvisha via the UKVI portal.

• Fee: £199 (for each certificate)

• You'll confirm job details and include justification for hiring her.

STEP 4: Immigration Skills Charge

• £364 (per year for small companies, paid when assigning CoS)

STEP 5: Dhruvisha Applies for Visa

• Her side cost:

  • Visa Application: £719 (up to 3 years)
  • Healthcare Surcharge: ~£1,035/year (≈£2,070 total for 2 years)
  • English test & TB test (if applicable)
  • Time: 3--8 weeks

✅ FINANCIAL FORECAST & JUSTIFICATION (Also Done)

• Lean Forecast with MVP, part-time developer cost, AI infra

• Sponsorship Justification Letter

• Business Plan Summary

📄 DOCUMENTS YOU ALREADY HAVE (OR I PREPARED FOR YOU)

• ✅ Offer Letter

• ✅ Sponsorship Justification

• ✅ Lean Forecast

• ✅ Business Plan

• ✅ Formal Sponsorship Letter (ready on request)

💸 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR YOU (MINIMAL ROUTE):

You can pause after applying for licence --- no need to pay CoS or visa until Dhruvisha agrees.