Holding a UK sponsor licence requires continuous compliance. However, many employers lose their licence not because of fraud, but because they fail to meet core sponsor duties.
If the Home Office audits your business today, you must clearly demonstrate compliance with the following five responsibilities.
1. Monitor Workers’ Immigration Status
Sponsors must actively monitor the immigration status of all sponsored workers. Moreover, employers should track visa expiry dates and ensure workers follow their visa conditions throughout employment.
2. Conduct Right to Work Checks and Keep Records
You must carry out correct Right to Work checks and retain evidence for each sponsored worker. Therefore, employers should store these documents securely and make them easily accessible during inspections.
3. Track and Record Attendance
Sponsors must track worker attendance consistently. For example, unexplained absences or repeated lateness should trigger internal reviews and prompt action.
4. Keep Contact Details Up to Date
Employers must maintain accurate contact details for sponsored workers. Consequently, outdated addresses or phone numbers can raise compliance concerns during audits.
5. Report Issues to UKVI on Time
Sponsors must report certain changes to UKVI, often within 10 working days. As a result, delays in reporting job changes, absences, or employment termination can place the sponsor licence at risk.
Why These Duties Matter
Missing even one responsibility can jeopardise your sponsor licence. Therefore, employers should focus on clear systems, accurate records, and timely reporting to remain audit-ready at all times.