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Sponsor Duties

The reporting and record-keeping duties that come with a sponsor licence, the time limits attached to each, and who inside your business should own them.
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7 Common Sponsor Duties HR Teams Miss

What HR and Ops Teams Often Miss: Key Home Office Sponsor Duties Highlighted by Our Mock Immigration Compliance Audits.
8 Min Read
September 3, 2026
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Home Office Sponsor Licence Holders - Reporting Duties

As a UK sponsor licence holder, you must report certain changes to the Home Office through the sponsorship management system (SMS).
6 Min Read
September 3, 2026
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Understanding Legal Responsibilities as a UK Sponsor Licence Holder

As a UK sponsor licence holder, your legal responsibilities are your sponsor duties. They fall into three areas: Monitoring and record-keeping, reporting changes to the Home Office on time, and preventing illegal working.
8 Min Read
September 3, 2026
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