SPONSOR LICENCE SUSPENSIONS FOR SWISS BUSINESSES IN THE UK

If UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) suspects that you are breaching your sponsorship duties and posing a threat to immigration control, your sponsor licence may be suspended pending further investigation.

What Happens During a Sponsor Licence Suspension

When your sponsor licence is suspended:

• You cannot sponsor new migrants.

• Your business will be removed from the public register of sponsors for the suspension period.

• Current sponsored migrants will remain unaffected.

Common reasons for licence suspension include:

• Failing to keep appropriate records for sponsored migrants.

• Unlawful salary variations.

• An inappropriately qualified authorising officer.

  
  

Despite the suspension, you must continue to comply with all sponsor duties. If your licence expires during the suspension, you still need to apply for a Sponsor Licence Renewal to retain it.

Outcomes of UKVI Enquiries

After completing its enquiries, UKVI may:

• Reinstate your licence.

• Downgrade your licence.

• Revoke your licence.

Key Information About Sponsor Licence Suspensions

If you receive a suspension notice, you have 20 working days to seek a review. Your response must be in writing, detailing which grounds you believe to be incorrect, supported by evidence.

The Home Office will base its final decision on your written response, so it is crucial to present all mitigating arguments clearly.

How Our UK Immigration Lawyers In Switzerland Can Help

A sponsor licence suspension can be disruptive, costly, and distressing for employers and sponsored workers.

Our immigration lawyers assist Swiss sponsors in the UK in securing the reinstatement of their licences following suspension decisions. We ensure a robust case is presented to UKVI, addressing any issues raised in the suspension notice.

We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our Swiss business clients’ needs. Our highly driven team is dedicated to providing clear and reliable immigration advice to Swiss employers in the UK as part of a professional and friendly service.