Print or save this worksheet. Decide which preparation work is genuinely complete and who owns each remaining action.
Date: __________ Prepared by: __________ Review date: __________
| Capability | Evidence / gap | Owner / due date |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate work-permission check | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Real role and business need | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Suitable sponsorship route | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Legal and regulatory operation | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Budget and pay approval | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Key personnel suitability | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Right-to-work process | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Attendance and contact monitoring | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Reporting and change control | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Document retention and cover | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
Completion check
- ☐ Foreign nationality not treated as automatic sponsorship need.
- ☐ Every gap has an owner.
- ☐ No approval probability inferred.
Worked example
The role and budget are ready, but only one person understands reporting. Record a continuity gap and train cover before the first sponsored hire.
Decision and next action
What is supported by evidence? __________________________________
What remains uncertain? __________________________________
Action / owner / deadline: __________________________________
Keep completed copies privately. Do not send passport numbers, financial statements or health records through a general contact form. This is a preparation resource, not an application form or an assessment of immigration eligibility.
Sponsor Licence Hub · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://sponsorlicencehub.com/resources/employer-sponsorship-readiness-audit/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.