Sponsor Licence Compliance Visit

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What is Sponsor Licence Compliance Visit?

A sponsor licence compliance visit is conducted by UKVI to ensure UK businesses meet their sponsorship duties. These visits can be announced or unannounced. The UKVI officers check that UK employers follow immigration rules like record-keeping and right-to-work checks. If your business fails to comply with various sponsorship duties, it may lead to fines, licence suspension, or revocation.

As a UK employer, you must always be audit-ready, because non-compliance can impact your recruitment and operations. Even the slightest breaches can lead to serious penalties, that’s why strict adherence to sponsorship requirements is a must.

At Westend Consultants, we provide sponsor licence compliance support to any UK Business needs, including yours. We assist UK employers tackle UKVI compliance visits with our expert guidance and preparation. Our immigration lawyers support you in ensuring documentation, processes, compliance with Home Office standards, reducing risks and safeguarding your sponsor licence status.

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Sponsor Licence Compliance Duties You Must Fulfil

  • Record Keeping

    Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and readily available records of all sponsored employees, such as proof of right to work, job details, and salary information.

  • Monitoring Sponsored Workers

    Track and document employee attendance, work status, and visa compliance and immediately address any non-compliance such as unauthorized absences.

  • Key Personnel Responsibilities

    Appoint key personnel, for instance, an Authorising Officer and a Level 1 User, to manage sponsorship duties and keep updated their details on the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).

  • Reporting to the Home Office

    Report any significant changes like employee non-attendance, resignations, or company changes (e.g., merger) through the SMS within the mandated time limit.

  • Cooperating with UKVI

    Comply with all Home Office requirements, from documentation to site inspections, to avoid serious consequences.

  • Right to Work Checks

    Conduct thorough check of right-to-work on All employees, including British and EEA citizens, before their employment starts. Carry out right-to-work checks For non-EEA employees with time-limited visas.

Take the Immediate Action on Receiving Compliance Visit Notice!

  • Ensure key staff members are available on the visit day. If anyone critical is unavailable, request a short postponement to ensure their presence.
  • If the Home Office requests employee interviews, confirm those employees are present, prepared, and have all required documents.
  • Review HR records to confirm that you have properly documented right-to-work checks for all sponsored workers.
  • Track down all the needed documents, in physical or digital form, to avoid delays or missing files during the visit.
  • Make sure that your Level 1 User has updated all the required details on SMS.
  • Execute a mock audit led by immigration lawyers like Westend Consultants to identify compliance gaps.
  • Consider getting compliance guidance from an expert sponsor licence specialist to reduce potential risks.

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How We Help You Maintain Your Sponsor Licence Compliance?

Arrange a Mock Audit

Arrange a Mock Audit

Get help from our Sponsor Licence expert team in conducting Regular mock audits. We help you identify potential issues before a real visit.

Report and Keep Records

We help you with consistent record-keeping and reporting to stay your business compliant with sponsorship duties.

Prepare Your Sponsored Staff and Key Personnel

We ensure your all staff and key personnel are prepared for potential interviews with the training for types of questions about role and certificate of sponsorship.

Expect Interviews with Your Sponsored Staff

We help you align your sponsored staff with their job duties and job description for expected interviews by Home Office officials.

Review Your Files

We keep your HR files well-organised and up to date, ensuring that all records, like right-to-work checks and employment contracts, are easily accessible.

How West End Consultants Can Help?

West End Consultants is a UK-based OISC-regulated immigration consultancy firm with over 15 years of experience in supporting businesses and individuals through visa processes. We specialise in UK expansion worker visas, offering comprehensive assistance to ensure you meet all the requirements.

Our professional team assists businesses in navigating the complexities of obtaining and maintaining sponsor licences, ensuring that you comply with all regulatory standards. We handle all aspects of the application process, from gathering and verifying documentation to managing communications with immigration authorities.

For individual applicants, we provide you with support throughout the visa application process. This includes help with preparing necessary documents, proving English language proficiency, and securing valid job offers.

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1Why does the Home Office carry out sponsor compliance visits?
The Home Office is bound to make sure that UK businesses sponsoring foreign workers comply with immigration laws. They check if you’re keeping proper records, meeting your legal responsibilities, and treating your employees fairly.
2What should I do when I get notice of a compliance visit?
When you receive the notice, first review it carefully. Make sure you have all the necessary documents ready, like contracts and pay stubs. Double-check that your HR systems are up to scratch and appoint someone you trust to be your point of contact during the visit. If you’re unsure about anything, consult with our immigration lawyers.
3What happens after the compliance visit?
Once the Home Office has reviewed everything, they’ll let you know if there are any issues. They may retain your sponsor licence or downgrade it from A grade to B grade. Even they suspend or revoke if there are serious concerns.
4How long does a sponsor compliance visit usually last?
Generally, sponsor licence compliance visits last from 2 to 3 hours as per the side of your business and how much information the Home Office needs to review.
5What happens if my sponsor licence gets downgraded, and I don’t fix the issues?
If your licence is downgraded, you’ll be given a chance to make things right by submitting an action plan. But if you don’t follow guidelines and address the issues, the Home Office may conduct another visit and may revoke your licence altogether.
6What if my sponsor licence is revoked after the sponsor licence compliance visit?
If your licence is revoked, you can no longer sponsor foreign workers. Your employees will have 60 days to find a new sponsor. If they don’t, they’ll need to leave the UK. Unfortunately, you can’t appeal the revocation, but if you believe it was unjust, you can request a judicial review.

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