As the UK immigration landscape continues to evolve at pace, this summer has brought a wave of significant developments that employers should be aware of. From sponsor licence enforcement activity and phishing scams to proposed reforms to settlement routes and new citizenship pathways for Irish nationals, the system is undergoing notable shifts. In this first edition of our Immigration Spotlight, we round up key updates and highlight emerging risks and opportunities for sponsors navigating an increasingly complex environment.
The Home Office has revoked a record number of sponsor licences in the past year, with nearly 2,000 employers losing their ability to sponsor overseas workers due to non-compliance. This sharp increase highlights the government’s ongoing focus on enforcement and the serious consequences for employers who fail to meet their sponsor duties. For practical guidance on how to protect your sponsor licence, please see our recent article: Duties of Defence: Protecting your sponsor licence.
A food retailer in Tooting recently lost its judicial review challenge against the Home Office’s decision to revoke its sponsor licence. The revocation followed a compliance visit that uncovered significant discrepancies between the actual duties of sponsored employees and those described in their Certificates of Sponsorship. The High Court made clear that sponsors...
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