Sponsors must monitor sponsored workers, report changes to UKVI (e.g., employment termination), keep accurate records, and ensure compliance with immigration laws. Failure to meet these responsibilities can lead to penalties or loss of the licence.

Yes, employers can lose their licence if they fail to meet sponsorship duties or breach immigration rules. This includes non-compliance with reporting obligations or employing workers outside sponsorship terms.

The process typically takes up to 8 weeks but can vary depending on application complexity and UKVI checks. Expedited processing may be available in certain cases.

Employers must operate lawfully in the UK, have HR systems to manage sponsored employees, offer genuine jobs meeting visa requirements, and have no unspent criminal convictions for immigration offences or fraud.

Employers must apply online through UKVI, pay applicable fees (£536 for small entities/charities; £1,476 for large sponsors), submit supporting documents, and undergo compliance checks by UKVI.

A sponsor licence allows employers to hire foreign workers legally under specific visa routes. It’s mandatory for issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and sponsoring employees for work visas.