Sponsor Licence Services & Compliance

Sponsor HR License Services Sponsor Licence Requirements Home Office Interview & Audit Preparation For Employers Self Sponsor Route
OUR REQUIREMENTS

UK Sponsor Licence Duties & Compliance Obligations

Holding a UK Sponsor Licence means acting as a compliance partner to the Home Office.

Sponsors must meet strict duties in four key areas:

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Reporting Duties
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Record-Keeping Duties
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Monitoring Duties
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Compliance with UK Law
OUR SERVICES

Sponsor Licence Application

We provide full end-to-end application support:

  1. 1
    Eligibility Assessment
  2. 2
    Documentation Preparation
  3. 3
    HR Compliance System Structuring
  4. 4
    Mock Home Office Interview
  5. 5
    Application Submission
  6. 6
    Post-Licence Compliance Support

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocation
  • Defined & Undefined CoS support
  • Salary threshold guidance
  • Role eligibility review
  • Visa application assistance

Reporting Duties

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Sponsors must report events via the Sponsor Management System (SMS) within 10–20 working days.

Reportable events include:

  • Worker fails to start employment
  • Employment termination
  • Unauthorised absence over 10 consecutive working days
  • Salary or role changes
  • Work location changes
  • Company mergers or restructuring
  • Changes in key personnel
Absences exceeding 10 consecutive working days must be reported within 10 working days.

Record-Keeping Duties

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Sponsors must maintain comprehensive records for all sponsored workers.

Required records include:

  • Passport and visa copies
  • eVisa or BRP details
  • Right to Work evidence
  • Up-to-date contact details
  • Absence records
  • Employment contracts
  • Salary payment evidence
  • Qualification proof (if applicable)
All records must be audit-ready at all times.

Monitoring Duties

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Sponsors must actively monitor their sponsored workers to ensure ongoing compliance.

Monitoring requirements include:

  • Track attendance
  • Monitor visa expiry dates
  • Ensure salary compliance
  • Prevent unauthorised secondary employment
  • Confirm job roles match Certificate of Sponsorship
Active monitoring is mandatory — not optional.

Compliance with UK Law

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Sponsors must comply with all relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Key compliance areas include:

  • Immigration skill & salary thresholds
  • National Minimum Wage laws
  • UK employment law
  • Health & Safety regulations
Non-compliance in general law can trigger immigration enforcement action.
CONSEQUENCES

⚠ Consequences of Non-Compliance

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Failure to meet duties may result in:

  • Downgrading to B-Rating
  • Mandatory Action Plan
  • Suspension
  • Revocation

Revocation can lead to:

  • Visa curtailment of all sponsored workers
  • Workers required to leave the UK
  • Cooling-off period before reapplying

Compliance is continuous — not a one-time requirement.

GET STARTED

Need Help with Compliance?

Contact us today to ensure your sponsor licence remains compliant and avoid potential penalties.

Apply for a Sponsor Licence