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UK Sponsor Licence Audit Compliance Checklist

Complete compliance readiness manual for UK employer sponsors. Prepare for unannounced UKVI Home Office audits and protect your business against licence revocation.

Sponsor Audit Readiness Scorecard

5 Key Sponsor Duties

  • 1. Reporting Duties: Report worker absences (> 10 days) or contract changes via SMS within 10 working days.
  • 2. Record Keeping: Retain Appendix D documents for employment duration + 1 year.

Frequently Asked Questions (Sponsor Compliance)

You must report job title, work location, or salary changes on the Sponsor Management System (SMS) within 10 working days. Significant changes in duties may require a new Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).