The companies in the technology sector in the United Kingdom greatly rely on international recruitment to maintain competitiveness. An IT company is required to have a Skiller Worker Sponsor Licence from UKVI in order to recruit foreign professionals. After getting the licence, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance duties, such as ensuring that the foreign worker you intend to hire has the right skills, experience, or professional qualifications to do the job you are offering. Other associated compliance duties include tracking the immigration status, maintaining their documentation, and reporting any visa or sponsorship condition breaches to the Home Office. Failure to comply will mean suspension or even withdrawal of a licence, impacting the ability to employ migrants. We help companies identify and deal with any issues so that they are well-prepared for Home Office visits.
A Y & J Solicitors has provided legal services for several IT companies with their Sponsor Licence application and conducting mock audits to maintain compliance with UK sponsor duties. Our wide-ranging audit services include every detail of compliance, record keeping, and reporting. We will guide you through the weak spots in compliance so that your company is aligned with the law in every way. Our team will also continue to inform you of new changes in UKVI law and assist you should any changes impact you and your licence. Hiring us as your immigration team will allow you to focus on the development of your business while we deal with complicated issues of immigration compliance.
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At A Y & J Solicitors, we understand the issues related to sponsor licence compliance for IT companies. Our experience puts you in a better position to understand the requirements set by UKVI, avoiding penalties or having your licence revoked. Our high success rate and the positive feedback from our clients are evidence of immigration expertise and client satisfaction.
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Many Tech firms struggle to demonstrate that they follow all Sponsor Licence compliance duties during the Home Office inspection visit. As it is often the case that migrants will be working off-site on a project, it is essential that sponsor licence holders are aware of the duties to maintain compliance when migrants are working off-site.
It is known that the technology sector in the UK relies heavily on being able to recruit talent from overseas, giving them the best chance to opt for the highest quality of candidates. This allows them to stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in tech and scale up their ventures. To ensure they have the talent required to scale up their organisations quickly, IT companies need the freedom to recruit the best and the brightest from all over the world.
At A Y & J Solicitors, we understand the challenges faced by the technology sector and can assist you with complying with Sponsor Licence duties and responsibilities. This includes conducting mock audits at your premises to ensure your HR systems and processes meet the immigration compliance requirements.
The Home Office is carrying out more checks of Sponsor Licence holders than ever before, and there is a zero tolerance for non-compliance. Many of these inspections take place unannounced, so all Sponsor Licence holders need to be fully prepared for a Home Office inspection visit at all times.
Sponsor Licence holders are required to follow strict regulations when employing migrant workers – for example, be certain each worker is legally working in the UK and maintain ongoing record keeping and reporting. Anyone deemed non-compliant may face a large fine, penalty, and in some circumstances, the suspension / revocation of their Sponsor Licence. The implications of non-compliance can damage a business beyond redemption. It can also result in talented migrant workers being required to return home if they cannot find an alternative sponsor.
The Home Office is carrying out more checks of Sponsor Licence holders than ever before, and there is a zero tolerance for non-compliance. Many of these inspections take place unannounced, so all Sponsor Licence holders need to be fully prepared for a Home Office inspection visit at all times.
Sponsor Licence holders are required to follow strict regulations when employing migrant workers – for example, be certain each worker is legally working in the UK and maintain ongoing record keeping and reporting. Anyone deemed non-compliant may face a large fine, penalty, and in some circumstances, the suspension / revocation of their Sponsor Licence. The implications of non-compliance can damage a business beyond redemption. It can also result in talented migrant workers being required to return home if they cannot find an alternative sponsor.
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When an organisation obtains a Sponsor Licence, they must comply with several duties and responsibilities set by the Home Office. When applying for a licence, the company is declaring that they are capable of complying with all compliance duties
In addition, there must be personnel within the organisation with specific responsibility for some, or all of the duties. These personnel must be:
Sponsor licence holders also need to ensure there are sufficient backup systems and backup personnel. This is to ensure there is no potential breakdown in reporting lines in case those with specific responsibility are away from work.
All staff with responsibility for the employment of sponsored migrants should be aware of the relevant duties and responsibilities. This includes when they need to contact the Home Office with specific for reporting relevant matters. For example, the person in charge with managing the Sponsor Management System (SMS) should be informed of any proposed changes (including to salaries and allowances) as soon as possible. This will enable them to report relevant required changes to the Home Office within the specified deadline.
A Y & J Solicitors provides excellent solutions with customer services for IT companies concerned about compliance. Our Sponsor Licence Compliance Audit is specifically designed to prepare IT companies for a Home Office compliance audit. We run through several checks to identify compliance issues and offer you solutions for any concerns. Once you have met the compliance requirements, you can be confident that your Sponsor Licence and your valuable skilled migrant workforce are secure.
The IT Sponsor Licence Compliance Audit includes the following critical compliance areas:
We have tailor made and specifically designed the Sponsor Licence Compliance Audit to ensure IT companies are comprehensively prepared for a potential Home Office compliance visit. We are certain that you will find complete satisfaction with this package.
The immigration law experts at A Y & J Solicitors have helped companies across many fields reinstate their Sponsor Licence. If you are already facing Sponsor Licence suspension/revocation, we can assist you. Our award-winning customer service and passion for excellence have led to successful results for many of our clients.
What documents will compliance officers want to check when making a visit?
Compliance officers will want to check many documents to ensure you are meeting your Sponsor Licence duties. These include, but are not limited to:
Yes, we regularly visit our clients on-site to check their HR policies and procedures and advise on any areas which need addressing.
