Sponsor Licence Suspension and Revocation
If your sponsor licence has been suspended or revoked, timing matters. Call us now to discuss your options.
If your licence has been suspended
Suspension means the Home Office has paused your licence, usually while it looks into a concern. You generally cannot assign new Certificates of Sponsorship while this is in place. We review the Home Office's letter, advise on what it means for your existing sponsored workers, and help you respond within any deadline given.
If your licence has been revoked
Revocation means the licence has been withdrawn. This affects your sponsored workers as well as your business, and usually calls for an urgent response. We advise on the options available, which depend on the reasons given and your circumstances.
What it costs to get started
Call us first. We'll discuss your situation and confirm the fee for the work involved before anything is agreed.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean if a sponsor licence is suspended?
Suspension means the Home Office has paused a licence, usually while it looks into a concern. A suspended sponsor generally cannot assign new Certificates of Sponsorship while the suspension is in place.
What does revocation mean?
Revocation means the licence has been withdrawn. This has serious consequences for sponsored workers as well as the business, and usually needs an urgent response.
What is a sponsor action plan?
In some cases, the Home Office may allow a sponsor to address concerns through an action plan rather than moving straight to revocation. Whether this is available depends on the circumstances.
Can a suspension or revocation be challenged?
It depends on the circumstances and the reasons given. We review the Home Office's letter and your situation to advise on the realistic options.
What should we do immediately?
Read the Home Office correspondence carefully, note any deadlines it gives, and get advice promptly. Call us as soon as you can rather than waiting.
Call us to discuss your situation
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