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Since 27 November 2008, employers are unable to retain employees whose work permits are due for renewal, or employ new non-EU nationals without having a Sponsor’s Licence – a new condition under the new regulations of the Points Based Immigration System.
The process of applying for a Sponsor’s Licence can be quite daunting, it involves initially becoming compliant, then sourcing the information required by the Home Office in the application followed by the online application. Thereafter, depending on the quality of the information and the organisation risk status as determined by the Home Office, the organisation could experience extensive checks or a visit by the Home Office.
This is only the first step – once the company is listed on the register and then receives its Sponsors licence the organisation needs to remain compliant with the new regulations. This remaining compliant is a serious responsibility on the employer who is now, under the new rules, responsible for monitoring the immigration compliance of their employees.
A Sponsor’s Licence is compulsory from 27 November 2008 for all employers who wish to employ non-EU Nationals. The Home Office expects all organisations to be compliant with immigration controls and will award each company a rating - impacting your ability to hire non-EU nationals both current and future. All your non-EU national employees are at risk of enforced removal from the UK within 60 days if your organisation’s licence is withdrawn. You risk civil penalties and criminal prosecution for negligence or evasion of the regulations.
Please contact our offices for further information.
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