Uk Sponsor Licence: Keep It Active And Avoid Penalties

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Staying Compliant with Your UK Sponsor Licence
Once you have a UK sponsor licence, you have duties. You must follow reporting rules. You must keep correct records. You must comply with immigration laws. You must also follow sponsorship guidance.
Reporting is important.
You must tell the Home Office if a sponsored worker does not start. Report if they are absent without permission for 10 days. You must report if a worker resigns or is dismissed. Tell them if you stop sponsoring someone.
Report any changes to the worker's situation. Also report changes to your organisation. Use the Sponsor Management System (SMS) for this. Report many changes within 10 working days. Make sure your team knows ...
... about these updates quickly.
Record-keeping is also key.
You need to keep specific documents for your sponsored workers. Keep these records during their employment. Keep them for one year after sponsorship ends.

Check your SMS regularly.
Sponsorship guidance suggests checking at least once a month. The Home Office can take action if you don't comply.
They could reduce your CoS allocation. They could downgrade or suspend your Sponsor Licence. In serious cases, they can revoke your licence. This can be costly and time-consuming to fix.
Certain staff cannot operate the SMS.
They must not be temporary contractors. They must not have bankruptcy restrictions. They must not have unspent convictions. They must not have had a sponsor licence revoked in the last 12 months. They must not have a history of non-compliance. They should be mainly based in the UK.

Getting expert advice can help.
Conroy Baker Ltd. offers advice on sponsor licence management. They can help ensure you meet your obligations. They can provide immigration consultancy. They can audit your HR functions. They can even work with your staff on-site. They can assist if your licence is suspended or revoked. The SmartMove2UK also has expertise in sponsor licences and compliance.
Compliance protects your ability to hire global talent.
Make sure you understand and meet your responsibilities.