Sponsor Licence Compliance – The Most Common Breaches
Holding a Sponsor Licence allows UK businesses to recruit skilled workers that are overseas nationals, but it also imposes strict and ongoing compliance duties. In 2025, the Home Office has intensified enforcement activity, with more unannounced compliance visits and increased scrutiny of whether sponsors are meeting their obligations. This article highlights the most common compliance […]
Have your say in shaping the Temporary Shortage List
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a call for evidence on the interim Temporary Shortage List (TSL), seeking input from employers and other stakeholders. The last significant overhaul of the Immigration Rules surrounding skilled workers took place on 22 July 2025. In addition to changes in salary thresholds, the number of eligible jobs under […]
Recent Changes to the UK’s Home Office Sponsor Guidance
The UK Home Office has implemented several significant changes to sponsor licence requirements and related immigration rules, with many coming into effect around April 9, 2025. These changes aim to strengthen immigration controls, protect sponsored workers, and refine the sponsorship system. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes relevant to sponsor licences from April 2025: […]
Sponsor Licence compliance – why immigration audits are important
In the UK, a mock immigration audit is an internal review process conducted by employers to ensure compliance with immigration laws, particularly in relation to the Right to Work checks and related employment practices. The goal of this exercise is to simulate a potential government audit carried out by agencies such as the Home Office to avoid fines, penalties […]