Sponsor Licence Revocation

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Facing sponsor licence revocation can devastate your business overnight. Our specialist immigration solicitors provide urgent assistance when the Home Office threatens or revokes your sponsor licence. We challenge revocation decisions, handle compliance action plans, and protect your ability to employ international talent. Contact us: 0203 909 8399 | Book a Consultation

Understanding Sponsor Licence Revocation

The Home Office can suspend or revoke sponsor licences without warning, immediately preventing you from employing migrant workers. This drastic action affects existing sponsored employees and future recruitment. Our experienced business immigration team responds rapidly to revocation threats, suspension notices, and compliance issues to protect your licence and workforce.

Why Are Sponsor Licences Revoked?

Common grounds for revocation include:

Compliance failures and duties breaches
Immigration law violations
False information in applications
Failure to maintain HR systems
Not reporting required changes
Genuine vacancy concerns

Types of Home Office Action

Compliance Action Plan

First warning requiring immediate response:

Non-compliance notice: Specific breaches identified
Action required: Detailed steps to comply
Strict deadlines: Usually 20 working days
Evidence needed: Proof of compliance
Future monitoring: Enhanced scrutiny
Opportunity to rectify: Avoid revocation

Licence Suspension

Immediate halt to sponsorship activities:

No new CoS assignments: Cannot sponsor new workers
Current employees affected: May face visa curtailment
Investigation pending: Home Office review
20-day response window: Submit representations
Potential outcomes: Reinstatement or revocation
Business impact: Immediate operational issues

Licence Revocation

Complete withdrawal of sponsor status:

Immediate effect: No sponsorship ability
Employee curtailment: 60-day notice to workers
No new applications: Cannot reapply immediately
Business disruption: Loss of key staff
Reputation damage: Public register updated
Cooling-off period: Before reapplication

Common Compliance Failures

Record-Keeping Breaches

Documentation and system failures:

Missing right to work checks
Incomplete employee records
No contact point evidence
Absent attendance monitoring
Poor HR system maintenance
Document retention failures

Reporting Failures

Notification breaches to Home Office:

Employee absence unreported
Changes in circumstances
Work location changes
Salary alterations missed
Job role modifications
Contact detail updates

Genuine Vacancy Issues

Role and recruitment concerns:

Job not as described
Inflated job requirements
Salary below market rate
No genuine recruitment
Resident labour available
Created positions

Challenging Revocation

Administrative Review

First option for most decisions:

28-day deadline: From decision date
Error of fact/law: Challenge grounds
£80 fee: Refundable if successful
New evidence limited: Existing facts focus
Independent review: Different caseworker
28-day decision: Standard timeframe

Judicial Review

Court challenge for unlawful decisions:

3-month deadline: Act promptly
Public law grounds: Illegality, unfairness
High Court proceedings: Complex litigation
Interim relief possible: Suspend revocation
Higher costs: Court fees apply
Stronger remedy: Quash decision

Fresh Application

Reapplying after revocation:

Cooling-off period: Usually 12 months
Address failures: Comprehensive overhaul
New systems needed: Robust compliance
Enhanced scrutiny: Higher standards
Full fees payable: No discounts
No guarantee: Discretionary grant

Compliance Action Plans

Responding Effectively

Critical steps for compliance plans:

Immediate action: Don't delay response
Address each point: Comprehensive reply
Evidence everything: Document actions
System overhaul: Implement changes
Training records: Staff compliance
Future prevention: Ongoing measures

Common Requirements

Typical action plan elements:

HR system implementation
Staff training programmes
Audit procedures
Reporting protocols
Document management
Compliance monitoring

Protecting Your Workforce

During Suspension

Managing sponsored employees:

Continue employment normally
Cannot assign new CoS
Prepare contingencies
Communicate carefully
Seek legal advice
Document everything

After Revocation

Employee options post-revocation:

60-day curtailment: Find new sponsor
Switching options: Alternative visas
New sponsor search: Job hunting period
Settlement applications: If eligible
Departure preparations: If required
Legal challenges: Individual options

Prevention Strategies

Robust Compliance Systems

Essential infrastructure includes:

Automated HR systems
Regular internal audits
Staff training programmes
Clear procedures manual
Reporting calendars
Document retention policy

Best Practices

Maintaining your licence:

Monthly compliance checks
Quarterly internal audits
Annual external review
Continuous staff training
Updated procedures
Professional support

Time Limits - Act Fast

⚠️ Urgent Response Required

Compliance Action Plan: 20 working days
Suspension Response: 20 working days
Revocation Challenge: 28 days for review
Judicial Review: 3 months maximum
Employee Curtailment: 60 days notice

Costs and Business Impact

Financial Implications

Direct and indirect costs:

Legal representation fees
Review/appeal costs
New application fees
System implementation
Staff training expenses
Lost productivity

Business Consequences

Wider impact includes:

Key staff loss
Recruitment freezes
Project delays
Client relationships
Reputation damage
Competitive disadvantage

Emergency Support Available

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Why Choose Connaught Law

Sponsor licence specialists
Emergency response capability
Home Office experience
Business-focused solutions
High success rate
Compliance expertise

Our Expertise

Complex compliance matters
Multi-site organisations
Judicial review proceedings
Emergency applications
Policy interpretation
Strategic planning

Service Approach

Same-day response
Comprehensive audit
Action plan drafting
Home Office liaison
Staff support
Ongoing compliance

Next Steps

Sponsor licence revocation demands immediate, expert response. Our specialist business immigration solicitors protect your sponsorship status through strategic challenges, comprehensive compliance solutions, and robust representations. Don't risk your workforce or business operations. Call 0203 909 8399 or book online for emergency sponsor licence assistance.