Sponsor Licensing and Compliance – How to Avoid the Pitfalls

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.

Top 3 Things Facts From the Webinar:

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.

Who This Is For:

HR professionals and lawyers advising businesses on sponsor duties.

Level of Expertise:

Intermediate – some previous knowledge or awareness required

CPD Hours:

This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.

Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.

Learning Objectives

• 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