Application of Sponsor Licence refused? We know how frustrating it is to apply for something so important only to receive a rejection. That's why our team of experienced immigration solicitors has spent years helping clients with their Pre Licence Error Correction application. We can help you determine why your application was refused and the exact steps you need to take to overturn the decision to refuse your Sponsor Licence.
At A Y & J Solicitors in London, we’ve helped many clients with their Pre Licence Error Correction application. We understand how important it is for you to receive your Sponsor Licence as quickly as possible and will work with you 1:1 to ensure you submit a successful challenge, should there be merits. Our expert lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the Pre-Licence Error Correction Procedure. We can assist you in following the correct procedure and ensuring the Home Office knows exactly why the reconsideration is being requested so they can focus on correcting the relevant issue. Meanwhile, you can feel confident that you'll soon receive your licence and be able to get your business moving forward.
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Application of Sponsor Licence refused? We know how frustrating it is to apply for something so important only to receive a rejection. That's why our team of experienced immigration solicitors has spent years helping clients with their Pre Licence Error Correction application. We can help you determine why your application was refused and the exact steps you need to take to overturn the decision to refuse your Sponsor Licence.
We are specialists in immigration law and have supported more than 4,000 business owners and professionals around the globe to successfully navigate the UK system. We work quickly, always responding to any queries within 24 working hours. And we work closely with the Home Office to pre-empt issues before they jeopardise sponsorship applications or breach compliance. We manage all United Kingdom immigration matters, including visa applications under the new points-based immigration system, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Spouse Visas, nationality and more. We also handle complex cases of appeal, administrative reviews, judicial reviews and the many immigration challenges involving European Union law and human rights.
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Since 2020, A Y & J Solicitors has handled over hundreds of successful Sponsor Licence applications, making it a renowned leader in UK immigration law. Each case that we take is handled with meticulous professionalism by our experienced team, meeting every requirement and providing the highest possible likelihood of approval.
Yes. UKVI will be able to refuse a CoS application if you are out of allocation, have given false information, or if your licence is not in good standing.
When a sponsor withdraws a Certificate of Sponsorship, the worker is no longer able to use it.
They will need to obtain a new valid CoS or depart from the UK within the permitted time limit.
Any serious UK organisation with adequate HR processes and the resources to be able to meet sponsorship responsibilities. You will need to designate an Authorising Officer, a Key Contact and at least one Level 1 user.
Yes. A visa can be refused if the applicant or sponsor does not meet criteria, for example, missing a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, the required minimum salary or required documents.
The Worker Sponsor Licence now covers the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2 General), while the Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence covers what was Tier 5. You must apply for the licence type that matches your intended route:
Worker Licence: replaces Tier 2 (General) for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Temporary Worker Licence: replaces Tier 5 Worker categories.
The Pre-Licence Error Correction is a one-time Home Office review of a refused Worker or Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence application, limited to simple case-working errors or failures to consider evidence. It is not an appeal and does not allow new documentation. You must use the official form and email it to them within 14 days of your refusal letter.
If your Skilled Worker (previously known as Tier 2 or 5) Sponsor Licence is refused, you must submit a Pre Licence Error Correction application form by email within 14 days of the date of the refusal letter. The authorising officer must sign the form.
The Home Office aims to send a decision by email to the authorising officer within 28 working days of receipt of the form. If successful in the process, a sponsor will be required to re-apply online, and if the new application is successful, your second fee payment will be refunded.
The Pre Licence Error Correction application provides a fast, cost-effective way of having a Home Office refusal re-examined. The key to ensuring a Pre Licence Error Correction application is successful is to precisely pinpoint the error(s) made by the original decision maker and clearly explain this in your application.
There is no definition of what constitutes a case-working error. However, decision-making errors are likely to apply to the Pre Licence Error Correction application. These include:
Once sponsor licence refused, sponsors usually face a ‘cooling-off’ period before reapplying:
6 months for refusals due to not meeting route requirements.
12 months or longer for refusals tied to civil penalties or serious compliance breaches.
If you apply during this period, UKVI will automatically refuse your new licence application.
Any additional evidence that was not available at the time of your company’s initial application will not be considered in a Pre Licence Error Correction application.
There is no statutory right of appeal against a Sponsor Licence refused or the outcome of an Error Correction review. You may consider Judicial Review on arguable legal grounds, but this is a separate, more costly process.
If you are a Sponsor Licence holder, you must comply with extensive Home Office duties and responsibilities. Our lawyers can assist you in understanding Sponsor Guidance requirements, ensuring your HR systems are in order. We can also conduct regular mock audits. This will help you prepare if you are paid an announced or unannounced visit by the Home Office.
Yes, an application for a new Sponsor Licence application can be made subject to any cooling-off period following the refusal of the initial application. The length of the cooling-off period will depend on the reasons for the refusal. Most companies will not be able to resubmit a Sponsor Licence application until six months after the date of the Home Office refusal decision letter has passed. A longer cooling-off period of 12 months may be imposed if the company has previously received a civil penalty.
The implications of a Sponsor Licence refused application are significant, and ensuring your Sponsor Licence application is complete and accurate reduces the reasons for refusal. Still have questions about your Sponsor Licence refused application? We’re here to help.
A Sponsorship Licence (also known as a Sponsor Licence) is official permission granted by the UK Home Office to employers who want to hire skilled workers from outside the UK, including from the EU. With this licence, a business becomes an approved sponsor and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible foreign workers. These workers can then apply for a Skilled Worker Visa or other work routes.
There are two main types:
It’s essential for any UK business looking to access global talent legally and compliantly.
Business immigration application rejected? Sponsor Licence rejected? We know how frustrating this can be. At A Y & J Solicitors, our team has an in-depth understanding of Pre Licence Error Correction Application requirements and achieves an incredibly high success rate for our clients. In each case, we provide clients with excellent customer service and a transparent fee structure with no hidden charges or extra costs. We offer a caring and compassionate service throughout the entire process, from your initial consultation until your Pre-Licence Error correction decision.
We can accommodate our clients in a variety of ways, including in-house consultations at our central London office or online/telephone/Skype meetings. Our lawyers also know a handful of international languages, including Hindi & Gujarati, Romanian, Albanian and Italian.
With more than 5,000+ successful immigration cases behind us, A Y & J Solicitors is known for its reliable service and real results. For over ten years, we’ve supported individuals and companies through sponsor licence applications, visas, and settlement routes with care and attention to detail. While recognition from The Legal 500 matters, our real achievement is the trust our clients place in us. When you use us, you receive clear guidance, practical advice, and a team of lawyers who actually have your back.
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