We are proud to share another success story from NARA Solicitors.
A domiciliary care provider recently approached us after their application for 6 Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (UCoS) for SOC 6135 Care Workers had been refused.
The stakes were high. Our client had already identified migrant care workers ready to fill essential roles. They urgently needed those CoS to keep their services running and take on new care packages. The refusal put their entire recruitment plan and business growth at risk.
The Challenge
CoS refusals for care providers are becoming more common. Even genuine, compliant businesses are facing rejections. The Home Office applies strict scrutiny to CoS requests, particularly in the care sector, and applications that lack clear evidence or proper structure can be refused.
For our client, the refusal was more than an administrative setback. Without those 6 CoS, they could not sponsor the care workers they had identified. This meant service users might go without care, and the business could not grow to meet demand.
Our Approach
We stepped in immediately.
Our specialist
sponsor licence and compliance team:
- Conducted a full review of the previous refusal
- Analysed their business model, staffing levels and service delivery
- Rebuilt the application from the ground up
- Prepared a robust, evidence led submission
- Requested priority processing
When assessing CoS requests, the Home Office will look at whether the organisation has a genuine need for the workers and whether the business can support the roles being sponsored. We needed to address every concern raised in the refusal with clear, compelling evidence.
The Outcome
We are delighted to confirm that all 6 UCoS have now been granted.
Our client can now:
- Sponsor their identified care workers
- Deliver care to vulnerable service users without disruption
- Stabilise their workforce
- Continue growing their business
This was a huge relief for our client. What seemed like a dead end turned into a successful outcome with the right legal strategy.
Why This Matters
A CoS refusal does not have to be the final answer.
Many care providers accept refusals as permanent setbacks. But a strategic, well structured, evidence based application can completely change the outcome. This case shows exactly that. The difference between refusal and approval often comes down to how the application is prepared. The Home Office needs to see clear evidence that the business is genuine, that the roles are real, and that the organisation can meet its sponsor duties. If your first application did not demonstrate this clearly, a fresh approach can succeed.
If your organisation has had a
CoS request refused, it is worth reviewing what went wrong and whether a stronger application could achieve a different result.
How We Can Help
At NARA Solicitors, we provide end to end support for businesses navigating the UK's sponsorship system. Our services include:
- Sponsor licence applications
- Home Office style mock audits
- Additional CoS and UCoS applications
- CoS refusals and challenges
- Sponsor licence suspensions and revocations
- High Court Judicial Reviews
If you are a domiciliary care provider struggling to get CoS, do not accept refusal as the final answer.
A single refusal can stall recruitment, impact service delivery and threaten your entire business. But with the right legal strategy, it can be turned around.
Also read:
5 Defined CoS Granted for Care Provider
If your business is facing similar challenges with CoS applications or refusals, NARA Solicitors is here to help. Our team of experienced solicitors is ready to provide the guidance and support you need to succeed.
Book a consultation with NARA Solicitors today.
