Sponsor Licence Revocation UK Guide
A sponsor licence is the Home Office approval that enables UK employers to lawfully sponsor overseas workers. When a licence is revoked, the permission to sponsor is removed across all routes and the organisation is taken off the public register. There is no statutory right of appeal or Administrative Review; the public-law route of challenge […]
Sponsor Licence Refusal Guide UK
This guide explains what a sponsor licence refusal or rejection means for UK employers. It sets out the legal position on appeal rights, refunds, cooling-off periods, and reapplication strategy under current Home Office sponsor policy and guidance. It also covers the practical steps to take after a refusal, how to avoid invalid applications that lead […]
Sponsor Licence Number: UKVI Guide for Employers
A sponsor licence number (SLN) is the unique identifier issued by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to an organisation that has been approved to sponsor overseas workers. It functions as a critical reference point, linking the organisation to its immigration compliance record, sponsorship activity, and any Home Office enforcement history. Employers and educational institutions holding […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) UK Guide 2025
What this article is about: This guide sets out the current UK rules on Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), including who qualifies, how continuous residence and absences are assessed, Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL) requirements, suitability and refusal grounds, the application process, fees and timelines, dependants, proving and keeping ILR, and […]
Sponsor Licence Lawyers UK
The UK sponsor licence regime is one of the most tightly regulated aspects of immigration law. Employers must not only obtain a licence to sponsor non-UK workers but also maintain ongoing compliance with Home Office requirements throughout the life of that licence. For many organisations, the complexities of eligibility, documentation, audits and enforcement present significant […]
Sponsor Licence Downgrade Guide UK
Sponsor licence compliance is a cornerstone of the UK immigration system. Where an employer fails to meet its sponsorship duties, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) can take enforcement action, including downgrading the organisation’s licence rating. A downgrade reduces the sponsor’s ability to recruit overseas talent, imposes strict remedial requirements, and creates significant operational and reputational […]
Sponsor Licence & Criminal Record Rules
When applying for a UK sponsor licence, the Home Office will closely assess whether your organisation and its leadership can be trusted to uphold immigration control. This requires showing that key personnel and senior figures are honest, dependable and reliable, with no unspent convictions for relevant offences. Criminal records play a central role in this […]
Sponsor Licence Cooling Off Period
This guide explains the Home Office’s sponsor licence cooling off policy. It sets out when the cooling off rules apply, how long they can last, and the consequences for both sponsors and sponsored workers. It also provides practical steps that employers can take to manage business risk during a cooling off period and how to […]
Sponsor Licence Compliance Guide
This guide explains sponsor licence compliance under the UK’s points-based immigration system. It sets out what compliance means in practice, the records sponsors must keep, what changes must be reported to UKVI and when, and how audits and inspections are carried out. It also covers the most common breaches, the sanctions employers can face, and […]