A Rating Sponsor Licence Guidance
In this guide, we look at UKVI’s sponsor licence rating system, including what it means for an organisation to have an A-rated sponsor licence. We also look at the consequences of being downgraded to a B-rating and how to reinstate an A-rating. What is an A-rated sponsor licence? For routes other than UK […]
Home Office Sponsor Action Plan: Complete Guide
The following guidance for UK-sponsors examines the Home Office enforcement process for non-compliance with your sponsorship duties, including the various stages involved in that process if you’re suspected of being, or proven to be, in breach of UK sponsorship rules. What is a Home Office sponsor action plan? As a Home Office approved […]
Sponsor Duties and Compliance: Essential Guide
Sponsor licences permit organisations to access the global talent market and recruit skilled non-UK resident workers, but they come with onerous compliance duties for the sponsor. Fundamentally, the purpose of these duties is to place an onus on employers to play their part in preventing illegal working in the UK. Meeting your duties as a […]
If your Visa Sponsor Loses their Sponsor Licence
Losing your visa sponsor is one of the most stressful and disruptive events you can face as a foreign national working in the UK. Sadly, it often comes with little warning, but anyone affected by this has to act quickly or risk falling out lawful status. Once the Home Office revokes a sponsor licence, their […]
Tier 2 Visa Application: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
The Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa at the end of 2020. It is the main route for foreign nationals seeking employment in the UK with an approved sponsor. It allows skilled workers to take up roles with a licensed employer who meets salary and job eligibility criteria. Skilled worker applicants […]
Sponsor Licence Downgraded?
Sponsor licence holders are legally required to meet certain compliance duties. Where there has been a failure to discharge those duties, the Home Office can take enforcement action against the organisation, including downgrading the sponsor licence from an A to B rating. In this guide, we explain what a sponsor licence downgrade means, the steps to […]
Employee Engagement Guide for Employers
For UK employers grappling with competitive markets, rising costs and evolving worker expectations, genuine employee engagement has become essential. The difference between a thriving organisation and one facing talent shortages often hinges on employees’ enthusiasm and emotional commitment to their roles. Engaged employees typically show consistent discretionary effort, a willingness to go beyond the minimum […]
Check Someone’s Eligibility to Work in the UK
Eligibility to work in the UK refers to the legal right of individuals to undertake employment based on their immigration status or nationality. UK employers have a legal obligation to check a person’s right to work before employment begins. While it can be a challenge for employers to keep up to date with their immigration […]
Immigration Fee Clawback Agreement: What Are the Rules?
UK immigration fees are substantial. If your organisation employs or sponsors migrant workers, you may offer to fund certain immigration, visa or sponsorship fees on behalf of the worker as part of the pre-employment negotiations. If you do take on immigration costs for a worker, what are your rights if the worker leaves your organisation, […]
Gender Reassignment Discrimination Guide
It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly at work because they intend to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment. It is also unlawful for employers to fail to take timely and appropriate action when others at work discriminate against, bully or harass someone due to gender reassignment. In this guide for employers, we […]