Revocation to Successful Reapplication: How This Care Provider Regained Their Sponsor Licence
When a care provider’s sponsor licence is revoked, it can feel like the end of the road. Staff are left uncertain, clients may be at risk, and business continuity hangs in the balance. But with the right support, recovery is possible, as one of our recent clients discovered.
Why Was the Sponsor Licence Revoked?
In this case, the Home Office determined that the care provider was operating as a recruitment agency, rather than directly employing and supervising their sponsored workers, which breaches the responsibilities of a sponsor licence holder.
This interpretation had serious consequences: the licence was revoked, sponsored workers faced potential curtailment or redundancy, and the provider’s ability to continue operating effectively was threatened.
Our Support: Compliance, Audit & Representation
Tulia Legal stepped in to support the care provider through a structured, multi-phase recovery process:
1. Pre-Application Audit
We began by conducting a thorough compliance audit to assess the organisation’s systems, staffing structure, record-keeping, and HR practices. This helped identify key areas where the business was not aligned with sponsorship duties and immigration compliance.
2. Corrective Actions
Working closely with the leadership team, we supported them in making necessary corrections — including revising contracts, improving record-keeping, ensuring direct supervision arrangements were in place, and training key staff.
3. Strategic Representations
After the required 12-month cooling-off period, we helped the business submit a robust and detailed sponsor licence re-application, backed by comprehensive evidence and legal representations that demonstrated their readiness to meet Home Office standards.
4. Pre-Licence Visit Preparation
Ahead of the Home Office’s inspection, we provided intensive preparation, including mock interviews, document reviews, and scenario planning. This ensured the business was fully ready for scrutiny and understood what to expect.
The Outcome: Licence Reinstated, Business Stabilised
Thanks to our structured approach and the client’s commitment to compliance, the Home Office reinstated their sponsor licence. The business was able to resume sponsorship, regain its workforce, and restore stability.
Continued Impact: Helping Displaced Workers & Supporting Business Continuity
We are proud to now assist some of the displaced skilled workers from the original revocation to find new compliant employment, reducing unemployment and ensuring talent is retained in the sector.
Our intervention also means that the care provider can continue to operate smoothly, maintaining high-quality care services while meeting their sponsor obligations.
Need Help After a Sponsor Licence Revocation?
At Tulia Legal, we specialise in helping care providers and other sponsors recover from revocation, strengthen their systems, and prepare successful reapplications. Whether you need a full audit, legal representation, or training for your team, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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