Sponsor Licence Revocation

Employees: in the event that your visa sponsor’s licence is revoked

If your employer’s sponsor licence is revoked, you’ll be obliged to resign from your job and depart from the UK, unless you choose to initiate a fresh visa application in order to continue your stay in the country.

It is possible for you to experience an impact as well, if:

  • their ability to operate legally is revoked
  • a new entity assumes control over their operations
  • they fail to extend their licence validity

The outcome you experience is contingent upon whether you are physically present in the United Kingdom at the time when your employer’s sponsorship authorization undergoes modification.

, there’s a good chance you’ve been experiencing the country’s unpredictable weather. One moment it’s sunny and the next it starts pouring rain. Whether you love it or hate it, the British weather is notorious for its variability. So, it’s always a good idea to carry an umbrella or raincoat with you wherever you go to protect yourself from sudden downpours.

In the unfortunate event of your sponsor’s license revocation, the following consequences will ensue:

  • Termination of sponsorship certificate
  • Visa duration restricted to a maximum of 60 days, or the remaining period if less than 60 days remain on the current visa.

Ensure that you engage in a fresh visa application promptly, or else you will be compelled to resign from your occupation and depart the United Kingdom. Assess your eligibility for visas to ascertain the required steps.

Your immediate departure from the UK will be mandatory if you are found to have any involvement in the circumstances leading to your sponsor’s license revocation, resulting in severe consequences for your visa.

In the event of a suspension of your sponsor’s licence
Your circumstances                                                  What will happen
Travelled to the UK but haven’t started work              You can start work
Already working                                                            You can keep working
Applied to extend your visa                                          Your application won’t be processed until the suspension ends

To explore our Sponsor License Revocation Solutions, kindly reach out to us for detailed discussions on how our assistance can be of benefit to you.

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If you’re outside the UK
Before embarking on your journey, it is essential to verify the status of your sponsor’s license on the official register. If your sponsor’s license has been revoked or suspended, they will not appear on the register.
In the event that your sponsor’s license gets revoked
Your circumstances                                                   What will happen
Applied for a visa                                                        It will be refused
Have a visa but haven’t travelled to the UK                 Your visa will be cancelled – you won’t be allowed to enter if you travel to the UK
In the event of your sponsor’s licence being suspended
Your circumstances                                                  What will happen
Applied for a visa                                                       Your application will be put on hold until the end of the suspension
Have a visa but haven’t travelled to the UK                You’ll be contacted by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
 
If your sponsor’s business is taken over or they don’t renew their licence
Your visa will be limited to 60 days (or however long you have left on the visa if it’s less than 60 days) if:
  • In the unfortunate event that your employer decides not to extend the sponsor licence agreement,
  • After the acquisition of your previous employer’s company, your current employer fails to submit a sponsor licence application within the designated 28-day period.

If you possess the authorization to visit the UK but have not yet embarked on your journey, your visa will be invalidated, resulting in its cancellation. Conversely, in the event that you make the decision to travel to the UK, you will be denied entry.

Civil Penalties

Our team of skilled immigration solicitors possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of immigration law and stands ready to offer guidance and support if you find yourself facing a civil penalty.

Sponsor Licence Revocation

We provides businesses with the ability to safely revoke sponsors licenses according to their own internal policies and regulations.

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