Sponsor Duties and Compliance: Essential Guide

sponsor duties and compliance

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 […]

Mergers, Acquisitions & Sponsor Licences

merger affect sponsor licence

Mergers, acquisitions or any type of organisational restructure are inherently complex projects. While resources and attention for the restructuring process are typically focused on finance, taxation and stakeholder communications, one area which is commonly overlooked is immigration compliance. If your organisation is undergoing a change in ownership or a change in structure due to a merger or acquisition, […]

Home Office Sponsor Action Plan: Sponsor Guide

home office action plan

As a UK employer holding a sponsor licence, maintaining compliance with Home Office duties is crucial. If minor breaches are identified, such as inadequate record-keeping or failure to report changes, the Home Office may downgrade your licence from A-rating to B-rating rather than suspending or revoking it outright. This downgrade triggers a Home Office sponsor […]

Sponsor Change of Circumstances Form Guide

sponsor change of circumstances form

The Sponsor Change of Circumstances Form is used by UK employers holding a sponsor licence to update or amend certain details when they do not have access to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). A common use of the form is to appoint a new Level 1 user who will manage the licence on behalf of […]