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Sponsor Licence Revocation: Insights From New Hope Care Ltd

Another sponsor licence revocation case, New Hope Care Ltd [2024] EWHC 1270 (Admin) (24 May 2024), was handed down on 24 May 2024, following a hearing on 16 May 2024.  This follows the important High Court cases...

Securing a Sponsor Licence: A Guide for Start-Ups and New Businesses

The process by which a business obtains a licence from the Home Office to sponsor migrant workers is, at its core, the same for all organisations – whether the business is large and well-established, or...

Sponsor Duties: A Guide to Record Keeping and Compliance

Navigating the intricacies of sponsorship obligations can be a daunting task for businesses and organisations alike. Among the myriad of responsibilities, one duty stands out: record keeping. As a licensed sponsor,...

Warning for Sponsor Licence Holders

It has come to our attention that scammers are contacting Sponsor Licence holders in order to gain access to their Sponsor Management Systems (“SMS”). They are making contact via telephone, and seem to have...

Sponsor Licence Refusals: Causes and Solutions

When embarking on the journey of making a Sponsor Licence Application, the sponsoring company must understand the route(s) in which they wish to sponsor overseas nationals and the duties that come with being a sponsor....

Sponsor Licence Renewals Abolished from April 2024

At present, Sponsor Licences are valid for four years. If licence holders wish to keep their licence beyond the four years, they must make a paid renewal application. Renewal applications can be made within 90 days...

Cooling-Off Periods in Sponsor Licence Applications

UK-based companies that hold a sponsor licence can sponsor foreign employees to live and work in the UK under the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility immigration routes. In its published guidance, however,...

How An Immigration Audit Can Safeguard Your Sponsor Licence

When you first apply for a sponsor licence, you will need to show that you are capable of meeting your sponsor duties. Once you have been granted a sponsor licence, you will need to make sure that you are continuing...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Sponsor Licence Renewal

When a sponsor licence application is granted, it is usually valid for four years. The sponsor normally receives a first renewal reminder 120 calendar days before the expiry date with subsequent reminders. A final...

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. Our previous post, How to Apply for a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence sets out the suitability and eligibility...

Pre-Licence Priority Service Sponsor Licence Guide

When a company wishes to employ workers from overseas, they will need to have a sponsor licence to sponsor the workers.  This applies to most overseas workers. The company will need to meet the requirements for...

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Success Stories

Our business immigration barristers regularly assist UK employers to successfully apply for Skilled Worker sponsor licences, maintain their Skilled Worker sponsor licence at the highest rating and comply with their...