When employing people from other countries, there are various steps you need to take. Ensuring that the employee is eligible and legally verified to live and work in their chosen country is paramount, which can take time to organise. Employing from a foreign country can have heaps of benefits, but it can be time-consuming. To save you time and money, consider looking towards an Employer of Record (EOR) service today.

Here at Payroll Worldwide, we are a fully comprehensive human resources (HR) company, providing essential services to companies within Latin America and those wanting to break into the market. Immigration law and advice is important to learn, inside and out. Our team can help you recruit the employees you need in Latin America, using our full working knowledge of the labour environment. Read our latest article below for some immigration advice.

 

Sponsorships

When taking on employees from abroad, you’ll usually need a sponsor licence. This is a document of approval from the Home Office to sponsor migrant workers. To secure a sponsorship, you must check that your business is eligible, choose your licence type and decide who will manage it. If your application is successful, you will be given a licence rating, and you’ll be able to give out certificates of sponsorship. However, each country has different laws and regulations, which makes having a local expert like Payroll Worldwide so important.

It can be difficult to navigate if you’re new to the process. Here at Payroll Worldwide, our immigration services include securing sponsorships for employment, allowing you to carry out the global expansion of your workforce. To find out more about our work, please visit us on our services page.

 

Visas

There are different types of visas, depending on the objective, from tourist to doing business or working in the country, which allows for different stay times and permissions. When hiring from other countries, you need to ensure that your employee is living in the country legally. You can choose between long term and short-term visas, depending on how long the employee intends to stay. Different countries within Latin America have different visa requirements, so make sure you’re clued up if you’re a business in Latin America looking for employees.

Employer of record services such as us here at Payroll Worldwide can not only help you manage your payroll process, but we can assist you in recruiting the talent you need for your business. Providing HR in Latin America gives us an all-round knowledge of labour laws and immigration requirements, allowing us to complete the process for you as smoothly as possible.

 

Work Permit Applications

Before acquiring a work permit, you must ensure that your sponsorship has been successful. This certificate of sponsorship must have been issued to the employee for proof.

Here at Payroll Worldwide, we can help your potential employees gain access to the UK, as well as helping you gain access to the Latin American market. If you would like more advice on how you can outsource your immigration services, please fill out our online form here.