Sponsor Licence Duties (UK) – Complete Guide for Employers
Ongoing Compliance is Mandatory
Once your organisation is granted a UK sponsor licence, you must comply with strict duties set by the Home Office. Failure to meet these duties can lead to licence suspension, downgrade, or revocation.
Core Categories of Sponsor Duties
1. Reporting Duties
You must report specific changes and events using the Sponsor Management System (SMS) within strict deadlines.
2. Record-Keeping
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records for every sponsored worker and ensure they are accessible for audits.
Critical Reporting Deadlines
Record-Keeping (Appendix D)
You must retain the following records in digital or paper format:
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