Case Study: Home Office Agrees to Reinstate Sponsorship After Curtailment — A Positive Outcome for Displaced Skilled Worker
Background
KTF arrived in the UK in August 2023 on a Skilled Worker visa, sponsored by XYZ Care Ltd.
Within a few months, the Home Office revoked the sponsor’s licence in October 2023, due to significant concerns about the company’s operations. The sponsor had misled KTF about job availability, as confirmed in reports such as the CQC inspection
Consequently, the Home Office issued a Curtailment Letter in January 2024 (the well-known “60-day letter”), giving KTF just 60 days to secure a new sponsor or leave the UK — even though none of this situation was of his making.
Client’s Actions
KTF acted responsibly and followed all procedures:
He secured a Fee Waiver and submitted an in-time Further Leave to Remain (FLR) application in August 2024.
He complied fully with Home Office requirements, including attending his biometric appointment.
He maintained lawful status throughout and did not breach immigration conditions.
However, during this prolonged period of uncertainty, he faced severe practical and emotional hardship:
His passport was retained.
His BRP became invalid.
He was unable to obtain employment due to ambiguous immigration status.
His mental health was seriously impacted by prolonged stress and financial insecurity.
Policy Change - A Turning Point
In April 2025, the Home Office announced a key policy change for Skilled Workers displaced due to sponsor licence revocation:
"Such individuals will no longer have their visas automatically curtailed or be issued with the infamous ‘60-day letter.’ Instead, the Home Office will establish Regional Hubs to support displaced workers to be re-matched with new sponsors.”
Our Submission
Tulia Group CIC submitted a detailed Request for Reconsideration on KTF’s behalf, arguing that:
He had been affected by the now-abandoned previous policy;
His case should be treated in accordance with the new, fairer guidance;
His leave should be reinstated, rather than leaving him trapped in limbo with a pending FLR;
His passport should be returned urgently to restore his ability to function in UK society.
Outcome - Success! 🎉
We are pleased to report that the Home Office agreed to:
Reinstate KTF’s sponsorship and Skilled Worker leave to the original date;
Align his case with the current policy protecting displaced workers.
This success allows KTF to:
Secure new employment;
Regain lawful status;
Move forward after nearly 18 months of legal limbo.
Why This Case Matters
KTF’s experience reflects the situation of many displaced Skilled Workers — particularly in the care sector — who have been penalised through no fault of their own when sponsors lost their licences.
This case demonstrates that:
It is possible to request retrospective correction of curtailment decisions;
The Home Office can reinstate leave under the new policy;
Other displaced workers can now seek similar remedies with the right support.
Message to Organisations & Workers
If you support displaced Skilled Workers (especially in health and social care), be aware that:
Reconsideration requests can succeed under the new guidance;
Leave can be reinstated;
Workers should not be forced into unnecessary discretionary leave processes when their leave can be corrected.
At Tulia Group CIC, we are actively:
Advocating for displaced workers;
Supporting applications for status correction and reinstatement;
Sharing learning across the sector to ensure more fair outcomes.
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