Sponsor management is a core component of many HR teams. Businesses, large and small, require licences to sponsor workers from overseas and have considerable duties to ensure compliance with their obligations under those licences. Since July 2024, immigration compliance has become a clear priority for the government, and licence revocations are at a record high. As a result, now more than ever it is essential that HR teams and legal adviser working with them receive regular training on compliance duties.
This course will cover the formalities of applying for a licence:
- Types of licence
- Eligible businesses
- Key personnel
- Who needs sponsorship
It will also address key components of the compliance duties:
- Right to work checks
- Relevant salaries for various categories
- What to do when a role or salary changes
- How to manage absences
- Record keeping
- Relevant Immigration laws
Aimed at HR professionals and those advising businesses on sponsor duties, this course will cover recent changes in the Immigration Rules and guidance as are relevant to sponsorship and compliance. The course will also highlight the pitfalls that are common in this field and address steps to take to avoid those risks.
HR professionals and lawyers advising businesses on sponsor duties
Intermediate – some previous knowledge or awareness required
- Who need sponsoring
- Which organisations can sponsor
- The process for registering and maintaining a licence
- Record keeping and reporting duties
- Where are the risks and how to avoid them
1. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Home Office revoked 1,948 sponsor licences, more than double the 937 recorded in the previous year.
2. There is no right of appeal against the revocation of a Sponsor licence.
3. Ensuring regular training and audits can help identify problems before they become critical.
This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Adam Pipe, a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Adam. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.
You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.
This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.
The live webinar begins at 2pm.
The £69 +VAT price includes:
- 45-minutes of topical content
- 15-minute interactive Q&A
- comprehensive notes
- additional resources
Of course! Once you select the live webinar, you will have the option to select the number of tickets you want to purchase, then you can follow the instructions on the screen. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to those attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking.
Simply get in touch with team@formediagroup.co.uk to request an invoice, you will need to let us know which live webinar you are booking and how many attendees you need to book.
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Sandra Akinbolu
Sandra is an experienced and approachable practitioner, specialising in Immigration, Asylum and Public law. Ranked as a Leading Junior by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, she is approachable, knowledgeable and committed to the interests of her clients.
Sandra was formally Consultant Head of Immigration within the EPIC Team at Fieldfisher LLP, leading a team specialising in Business Immigration.
As a former lecturer at the University of Law, Sandra maintains her skills in teaching by delivering regular lectures and seminars on immigration, public and EU law developments for various organisations and in chambers. Sandra’s personable style and ability to dissect each area of law, for even the least confident of practitioners, has made her a favourite for both knowledge sessions and practical accreditation training.
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