Ensuring your employer holds a valid sponsor licence is crucial for maintaining your legal work status in the UK.
A sponsor licence allows organisations to legally employ foreign workers under visa categories like the Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2).
When a sponsor licence is revoked, it can significantly impact employees, leaving them in a vulnerable position regarding their visa status.
In this post, we described how you can access revoked sponsor licence list from official UKVI register.
How to Check a Recently Revoked Sponsor Licence List
The only official way to check for revoked sponsor licences is through the UK government’s Register of Licensed Sponsors.
This register is regularly updated and lists all organisations currently authorised to sponsor foreign workers.
If an organisation’s name is no longer on the list, it indicates that their sponsor licence has been revoked.
Steps to Access Revoked Sponsor Licence List
Access the Register: Visit the UK government’s official website to download the latest version of the Register of Licensed Sponsors.
Download the latest sponsor licence list from UKVI
Search for the Organisation: Download the register as an Excel sheet or PDF and search for your employer’s name.
If the organisation’s name is absent from the register, it means their sponsor licence is in revoked / suspended state.
In addition, there are certain websites that compile and publish data on revoked sponsor licences. These platforms maintain lists based on the changes in the Home Office’s published registers.
When a particular employer appears on a previous list but is missing from the current list, they classify it as a suspended or revoked sponsor licence. While this method can provide insights, the most reliable and accurate way to check a revoked or suspended sponsor licence list is to check the latest list published by UKVI.
Also Read: How to Check Sponsor Licence Status
Implications of a Revoked Sponsor Licence for Employees
When an organisation’s sponsor licence is revoked, its employees are directly affected. The primary implications include:
Visa Curtailment: Employees sponsored under the revoked licence may face curtailment of their visa. Typically, the Home Office provides a 60-day grace period for affected individuals to find a new sponsor or switch to a different visa category.
Job Loss Risk: Without a valid sponsor licence, the organisation can no longer employ foreign workers legally. This often leads to job termination for sponsored employees.
Urgent Action Required: Employees must act quickly to secure a new sponsor, switch to a different visa type, or leave the UK before the grace period expires to avoid overstaying.
The revocation of a sponsor licence can have serious implications for employees, but staying informed and taking timely action can mitigate risks.
Always monitor your employer’s licence status and have contingency plans in place.
What if your sponsor licence Revoked or Suspended as an organisation
For employers, having their sponsor licence revoked can lead to significant consequences not only for the migrant skilled workers but also for their families.
The revocation can disrupt the lives of employees and their dependants, who often rely on the stability of their employment and visa status.
Families may face relocation challenges, loss of access to healthcare, education, and other essential services tied to the worker’s visa.
Act Before It’s Too Late
Employers must act proactively to avoid these serious consequences. A revoked sponsor licence can damage the reputation of your organisation and create uncertainty for your workforce.
To mitigate risks, ensure compliance with Home Office requirements by conducting a sponsor licence compliance audit.
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NARA Solicitor’s Mock Compliance Audit Helps Care Provider Maintain A-Rated Sponsor Licence
At Nara Solicitors, we provide Home Office-style audits to help you identify and address potential compliance issues before they escalate. Acting early can safeguard your business, employees, and their families from unnecessary disruption.
The tier 2 sponsor licence revoked list, must be downloaded from the official UKVI website and can be trusted for most accuracy.
