SPONSOR LICENCE REVOCATIONS FOR SWISS BUSINESSES IN THE UK

If UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) determines that you are seriously failing to meet your sponsor duties or have ceased operations in the UK, your sponsor licence may be revoked.

Consequences of Sponsor Licence Revocation

When your sponsor licence is revoked:

• Any migrants you sponsor will have their leave curtailed and will be given 60 calendar days to find alternative sponsorship or leave the UK.

• If a migrant’s visa has less than 60 days remaining, it will not be curtailed, but they must still find alternative sponsorship or leave the UK before their visa expires.

Common reasons for licence revocation include:

• Providing false information in your Sponsor Licence Application.

• Employing a migrant in a job that does not meet the required skill level.

• Using a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to fill a role other than the one specified.

• Human resource policy failures.

There is no right of appeal against a sponsor licence revocation, and you will be unable to apply for a new sponsor licence until the appropriate cooling-off period has passed.

Important Information About Sponsor Licence Revocations

While there is no right of appeal, our immigration lawyers can assess the merits of applying for a Judicial Review of the revocation decision and provide representation if appropriate.

After the cooling-off period, you can submit a fresh Sponsor Licence Application. This new application must address the reasons for the previous revocation.

How Our UK Immigration Lawyers In Switzerland Can Help

A sponsor licence revocation can be highly disruptive and distressing for both employers and sponsored workers.

Our immigration lawyers are experienced in advising on Judicial Reviews of revocation decisions and providing representation when needed. We also assist in preparing new sponsor licence applications after a revocation.

We are committed to understanding and meeting our business clients’ needs with clear and reliable immigration advice. Our team is dedicated to delivering professional and friendly service to Swiss employers in the UK.