Employment sponsorship is when an employer provides financial or legal backing to enable an individual to obtain an employment visa and work legally in a country they are not from. The employer takes responsibility for the employees immigration to a new country, which is a significant undertaking. The exact details of the process vary depending on factors such as the skill level of the foreign national, the type of visa, and the terms of employment.

Employment sponsorship is available to both foreign employees seeking temporary rights to work and those seeking permanent citizenship. The employer must sponsor the employee by sending a set of documents to the relevant authorities, which must include different forms and letters with the employment information.

Employers can sponsor foreign workers to fill skill gaps, enhance diversity and cultural exchange, and retain valuable employees. By sponsoring work visas, employers demonstrate a commitment to supporting and retaining valuable foreign employees, which can boost employee morale and foster a positive work environment.