Your sponsor license may be revoked by UK Visas and Immigration if it is found that you are not meeting your sponsor obligations in a substantial way or if you have stopped operating in the UK.

Sponsor Licence Revocation

If your sponsor licence is revoked, the leave of any migrants you sponsor will face restrictions. They will be given a 60-day period to find another sponsor or leave the United Kingdom.

If their visa expires within this 60-day period, it will not be restricted. However, they must still secure alternative sponsorship or depart the United Kingdom before their visa expires.

Hiring a migrant for a job that does not meet the required skill level, utilizing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to fill a different vacancy than the one specified on the assigned CoS, and submitting false information during the Sponsor Licence Application process can all lead to the revocation of a sponsor licence. The failure to comply with human resource policies is a common reason for such revocations.

It is important to note that there is no option to appeal against a decision to revoke a sponsor licence. Furthermore, if your licence is revoked, you will be prohibited from reapplying for a sponsor licence until the cooling off period, which is determined from the date of the licence revocation, has ended.

Could you provide me with additional information regarding Sponsor Licence Revocations?

There is no possibility to appeal the revocation of a sponsor licence. Nevertheless, our immigration solicitors can provide assistance regarding the benefits of submitting a revocation decision for judicial review and, if needed, offer representation during the Judicial Review process.

If your sponsor licence is revoked, it is possible to apply for a new Sponsor Licence Application after a certain cooling off period. However, the application must clearly state the reasons for the revocation of your previous licence.