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Sponsor licences are valid for ten years, and can be renewed for further periods of ten years. To renew a sponsor licence, applications must be made within three months of the sponsor licence expiry date.
It is important that organisations apply to extend their sponsor licence before it expires; if a sponsor licence expires, this will result in any sponsored employees no longer having sponsorship, and is likely to impact their immigration status in the UK.
To speak to a lawyer about renewing a sponsor licence, call us today on 0044 161 234 6800 or 0044 207 046 7185, or complete our enquiry form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
Before making a sponsor licence renewal application, it is important that sponsors ensure that all sponsorship duties have been complied with, and that licence details are up to date. This is because the Home Office may undertake a compliance visit when considering renewal applications, and they could request documents or information about an organisation or a sponsored worker. If the correct documents are not provided, the Home Office could take action against the sponsor.
Our solicitors can complete a mock audit to ensure that you are complying with your sponsorship duties prior to the submission of a sponsor licence renewal application.
The process of renewing your sponsor licence includes the following steps:
We are dedicated to helping employers and individuals understand and fulfil their legal obligations. Our award-winning immigration solicitors have been recognised by the Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and Chambers & Partners for our integrity and success when dealing with difficult cases.
When you instruct us, we will provide detailed consultation and determine the best course of action. Our expert advice has helped many organisations attain sponsor licences. Your business will also benefit from our expertise and our thorough approach to this process.
We provide the following services in relation to sponsor licence renewal:
To make sure your sponsor licence is renewed to not jeopardise the future of your business or your employees, call Latitude Law now on 0044 161 234 6800 or 0044 207 046 7185, or complete our enquiry form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
The Home Office will impose a sponsor licence renewal fee; the fee payable depends on the sponsor organisation type:
If a sponsor licence renewal is rejected, organisations will have an opportunity to apply to renew again if the rejective is received before the sponsor licence expiry date.
The earliest date on which sponsors can renew their sponsor licence can be found on the Licence Summary page in the SMS. The Home Office will also email sponsors to remind them to renew their sponsor licence. It is vital to keep your contact details up to date so you don’t miss renewal.
A sponsor licence renewal usually takes eight weeks to process. You should be prepared for the Home Office to be extremely thorough in vetting your organisation and your sponsorship compliance in relation to renewing a sponsor licence.
To avoid delays in the renewal, you should ensure all your records and processes are fully compliant ahead of the compliance visit and that the application and supporting documents are complete and correct.
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Are you hoping to work in the UK? Have you been offered a job role and seek permission to work here? Our immigration lawyers are experts in the operation of UK and European legislation that affects foreign workers.
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