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What is a Sponsor Licence Audit?
The Home Office will audit a sponsor licence holder at some point during their licence’s validity. This is to ensure that the information they provided as part of their application for a sponsor licence is valid and that they can continue to comply with their duties and responsibilities as a licenced sponsor.
What does a Home Office compliance visit consists of?
During the visit, the officers will check if:
– Information that has been submitted to UKVI is accurate and absolute
– The company or business can offer employment at the relevant skill level
– The company is genuine and trading or operating lawfully in the UK
– There are no reasons to believe that the company represents a threat to immigration control
– The company is committed to complying with all the duties of sponsorship
Need help with preparing for your Sponsor Licence Audit?
Morgan Smith Immigration can help a company with their Sponsorship Licence Audit by providing expert immigration advice and guidance on how to comply with their duties and responsibilities as a licensed sponsor. They can also assist with preparing for a Home Office visit, reviewing the HR systems, policies, procedures, and management of sponsored workers, and resolving any issues that may arise during the audit process.
Are Home Office visits announced?
The Home Office may check sponsors at random. These visits can be announced or unannounced.
What can be an outcome of a Compliance Audit?
If the compliance officers discover a problem before deciding on the sponsor licence application, the application may be refused.
Alternatively, If the compliance officers find discrepancies with the compliance of the licence during an audit, actions will be taken against the licensed business. This could lead to their licence being revoked, suspended, or downgraded, with repercussions for sponsored employees.
What will the Home Office Review during the Audit?
The Home Office’s responsibility is to make sure that the Business granted a Sponsorship Licence remains compliant as a Sponsor.
They will also check the following during an Audit:
– The sponsor’s HR systems and processes
– The sponsor’s company policies and procedures
– The sponsor’s compliance with the Immigration Rules
– The sponsor’s management of sponsored workers
What should I do to prepare for a Sponsorship Licence Audit?
Here are some tips for ensuring compliance with your Sponsorship Licence:
– Keep accurate records of all sponsored workers, including their visa status, payslips, and employment contracts.
– Have clear and concise policies and procedures in place for all aspects of sponsoring workers, such as recruitment, onboarding, and termination of employment.
– Train all staff who are involved in the sponsorship process on the requirements of the licence and the Immigration Rules.
– Respond promptly to any requests for information from the Home Office.
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