If your Sponsor Licence application has been refused, there is no right of appeal. However, a judicial review may be available to challenge the decision. Our solicitors will assess your refusal, advise on the merits of a challenge, and pursue judicial review proceedings where appropriate.
Why Are Applications Refused?
The Home Office may refuse a sponsor licence application for a range of reasons, including incomplete documentation, failure to meet eligibility criteria, concerns about the genuineness of the business, or inadequate HR systems. In some cases, a previous revocation or adverse immigration history may also count against you.
What Is Judicial Review?
Judicial review is a legal process through which a court examines whether a public body, such as the Home Office, has acted lawfully in making its decision. It does not re-examine the merits of your application but looks at whether the correct procedures were followed and whether the decision was reasonable.
How We Help
We review the refusal letter in detail, identify any errors in law or procedural failures, and advise you on whether judicial review is the right course of action. Where we identify strong grounds, we issue a Pre-Action Protocol letter to the Home Office, which can sometimes lead to a reconsideration of the decision without the need for court proceedings.
If the matter proceeds to court, our solicitors prepare and file the judicial review application and represent your interests throughout the process.