# Borderless > Borderless is a UK immigration platform for employers who sponsor overseas workers. It pairs software with in-house immigration advisers to handle sponsor licence applications, Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) requests, visa processing, and ongoing Home Office compliance. Borderless has helped 600+ UK employers secure a sponsor licence, with over 4,500 visas granted, and serves customers across health and social care, technology, construction, hospitality, and higher education. Borderless is for HR and People teams, care providers, and employers who hire from outside the UK and need to stay compliant with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. The pages below explain what Borderless does and give plain-English guidance on UK sponsorship and immigration. ## Product - [Apply for a Sponsor Licence](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/apply-for-sponsor-licence): Apply for a UK sponsor licence through the platform, with in-house experts handling the application end to end. - [Home Office Compliance](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/home-office-compliance): Ongoing compliance tools and reminders to meet sponsor duties and avoid fines, suspensions, or licence revocation. - [Immigration Services (Visa Processing)](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/visa-processing): Manage Skilled Worker and other work visa applications for employees. - [CoS Requests & Renewals](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/automate-cos-requests-renewals): Software to automate Certificate of Sponsorship management — request and assign CoS, run automated document checks, and get real-time SMS allocation alerts, with CoS grants around 50% faster than lawyer-led processes. - [Business Immigration Services](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/business-immigration-services): End-to-end management of business immigration, from CoS to visa processing. - [International Recruitment](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/international-recruitment): Screen and hire pre-vetted overseas candidates for sponsored roles. - [Displaced Worker Portal](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/uk-national-displaced-worker-portal): Support for taking on sponsored workers displaced when another sponsor loses its licence. - [Immigration Support & Expertise](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/features/immigration-support-expertise): Access Borderless's in-house team of immigration advisers for guidance on complex cases. - [Pricing](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/pricing): Plans and pricing for Borderless. ## Why Borderless / Comparisons - [Borderless vs Solicitors](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/borderless-vs-solicitors): How Borderless compares to traditional immigration solicitors on cost, speed, and compliance. - [Borderless vs Annaizu](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/borderless-vs-annaizu): How Borderless compares to Annaizu for UK sponsorship support. ## Industries - [Health & Care](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/health-and-care): Sponsorship and compliance for CQC/Ofsted-registered care providers. - [Technology](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/technology): Sponsorship support for technology companies hiring international talent. - [Construction](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/construction): Sponsorship support for construction employers. - [Hotels](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/hotels): Sponsorship support for hotels and accommodation providers. - [Restaurants](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/restaurants): Sponsorship support for restaurants and catering businesses. - [Higher Education](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/industries/higher-education): Sponsorship support for universities and higher education institutions. ## Guides and Resources - [Sponsor Licence Application Guide](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/sponsor-licence-application): Step-by-step guide to applying for a UK sponsor licence, including eligibility, key personnel, documents, fees, and timelines. - [Sponsor Licence Fees](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/sponsor-licence-fees): Full 2026 cost breakdown of sponsoring a worker — licence fee, CoS, and Immigration Skills Charge. - [Sponsor Duties & Compliance](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/sponsor-licence-duties-compliance): Sponsor duties, reporting obligations, record-keeping, and the consequences of non-compliance. - [Appendix A: Documents Required](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/appendix-a-sponsor-licence-documents): The Appendix A document lists for a sponsor licence application, broken down by organisation type. - [Certificate of Sponsorship Guide](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship): What a CoS is, defined vs undefined certificates, costs, and how to assign one. - [CoS: Employer's Guide (2026)](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/certificate-of-sponsorship-employer-guide): How CoS requests work in 2026 — allocation, renewals, the evidence the Home Office expects, and why requests get refused. - [Skilled Worker Visa Guide](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/skilled-worker-visa): Eligibility, required documents, processing times, and the application process for the Skilled Worker visa. - [Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) Guide](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/immigration-skills-charge): 2026 ISC rates, who pays, exemptions, and refunds. - [SOC Code Guide](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/soc-code): What Standard Occupational Classification codes are and how to find the right one for a sponsored role. - [20 May 2026 Sponsor Guidance Update](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog/blog-20-may-2026-sponsor-guidance-update): The four Home Office sponsor guidance changes that took effect on 20 May 2026 and what to fix. - [Checklists & Guides](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/checklist): Downloadable checklists for sponsor licence applications and Home Office audits. - [Immigration Glossary](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/glossary): Plain-English definitions of UK immigration and sponsorship terms. - [Blog](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/blog): Articles and news on UK immigration, sponsorship, and Home Office policy changes. - [Events & Webinars](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/webinars-events): Live and recorded sessions on sponsorship and compliance. - [Calculators](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/calculators): Tools to estimate sponsorship costs, visa fees, and minimum salary thresholds. ## Case Studies - [Customer Stories](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/case-study): How UK employers use Borderless to sponsor workers and stay compliant. ## Company - [About Borderless](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/about): Company background and mission. - [Partners](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/partners): Borderless partnerships across the immigration and care sectors. - [Contact](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/contact): Get in touch with the Borderless team. - [Book a Demo](https://www.getborderless.co.uk/demo): Request a demonstration of the platform.