Consequences of Failing to Obtain a Licence
If a prospective sponsor fails to apply for a licence or if the application is refused,
the employer will not legally be able to bring in non- EEA migrant staff to work
in their companies.
Your business should be preparing now to ensure that it can sucessfully obtain a
licence. Failure to be ready may lead to unnecessary delays whilst systems are brought
up to scratch which could affect your business.
If an employer does not have a Licence, it will not lawfully be able to Sponsor
or employ new non-EEA migrant workers, and may not be able to continue to employ
existing migrants. Tough new laws on Illegal Working now in force, mean that an
employer can be subject to a Civil Penalty fine of up to £10,000 per illegal worker
and possible criminal prosecution.
Consequences of Losing a Licence
If a sponsor loses a licence, they will lose their migrant staff obtained under
that licence. They may also face a difficult task convincing the UK Borders Agency
to approve a future application.
Specialist advice from Talk Visa Limited can help ensure prospective sponsors avoid
key pitfalls and guide them through the application and Compliance process to sucessfully
secure a licence as an A rated sponsor.
