Understanding Sponsor Licence Suspension
In instances where UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) believes a breach in sponsorship obligations may compromise immigration control, your company’s sponsor licence might face suspension for further investigation.

Implications of Sponsor Licence Suspension
Should your sponsor licence be suspended, your ability to sponsor new migrants ceases. Furthermore, your business’s name will be delisted from the public sponsors’ register for the duration of the suspension. Notably, existing sponsored migrants will remain unaffected.

Why Might a Sponsor Licence Be Suspended?
Potential reasons encompass neglecting to maintain adequate records of sponsored migrants, unjust salary alterations, or having an authorising officer lacking the required qualifications for their role.

It’s essential to uphold all sponsor responsibilities while under suspension. If the licence is nearing its expiry during the suspension, ensure you submit a Sponsor Licence Renewal application to retain it.

Upon concluding their investigations, UKVI might either reinstate, downgrade, or revoke your licence.

Important Insights on Sponsor Licence Suspension
Should you be informed of a suspension on your sponsor licence by UKVI, a 20 working day window is granted to request a review. Ensure your written response clearly details—with accompanying evidence—any points you contest.

Your response will be pivotal in the Home Office’s conclusive decision; thus, it’s vital to outline all counterarguments succinctly.

Following their investigation, UKVI may choose to reinstate, downgrade, or withdraw your licence.

How Highwood Solicitors Can Assist
The ramifications of a sponsor licence suspension can be daunting, both financially and emotionally, for businesses and their sponsored employees.

At Highwood Solicitors, our adept immigration solicitors collaborate with sponsors, ensuring a compelling case is presented to UKVI that addresses all concerns mentioned in suspension notices.

Our commitment is to be both accessible and forward-thinking, aligning with our clients’ requirements. We’re a motivated ensemble, committed to delivering transparent and trustworthy immigration counsel directly to UK employers, all within a professional and affable setting.

Contact Highwood Solicitors: +44 (0) 1206523714.