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Identify every risk, fix the gaps, and prove your business is meeting its sponsor duties — so you can retain your licence and scale with global talent.

 

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Don’t Wait for an Audit to Find Out You’re at Risk

Here are 10 of the most common compliance failures that could lead to licence suspension or revocation — based on real audits across UK sponsor licence holders.
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Reason #01

Missing Right to Work Checks

Reason #02

Underpaying Sponsored Workers

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Reason #3

Non-Compliant Work Hours

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Reason #04

CoS Assigned to Relatives

10 Common Reasons Sponsor Licences are Revoked

Reason #05

Unqualified Sponsored Workers

Reason #06

Lacking Skills & Experience

Reason #07

Non-Genuine Recruitment Practices

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Reason #08

Hiring out Sponsored workers to Other Companies

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Reason #09

Failure to Report Changes

Reason #10

Poor Record-Keeping Practices

Don’t Wait for a Visit to Find Out You’re at Risk

Here are 10 of the most common compliance failures that could lead to licence suspension or revocation — based on real audits across UK sponsor licence holders.
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Reason #01

Missing Right to Work Checks

Reason #02

Underpaying Sponsored Workers

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Reason #3

Non-Compliant Work Hours

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Reason #04

CoS Assigned to Relatives

10 Common Reasons Sponsor Licences are Revoked

Reason #05

Unqualified Sponsored Workers

Reason #06

Lacking Skills & Experience

Reason #07

Non-Genuine Recruitment Practices

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Reason #08

Hiring out Sponsored workers to Other Companies

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Reason #09

Failure to Report Changes

Reason #10

Poor Record-Keeping Practices

The Data Doesn’t Lie

What the Numbers Say About Compliance Failures

We've analysed hundreds of audit findings to uncover where businesses fall short — and how often. These charts show the most frequent and complex compliance risks facing UK sponsors today.

Sponsor Compliance Dashboard

Comprehensive analysis of sponsor compliance areas and issue patterns. Data-driven insights to optimize your compliance strategy.

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Total Compliance Areas

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Issue Types Identified

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Most Common Issue

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Full Compliance Rate
Updated Issue Frequency Analysis

Distribution of issue types across all compliance areas based on real audit findings

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Compliance Complexity

Areas ranked by number of associated issues

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Audit Findings Summary

Key statistics from recent sponsor compliance audit reports

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   Issue Types

Comprehensive breakdown of compliance issues identified in audit reports

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Other Business Issues
Affects 12 compliance areas
High Severity

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Skills of Key Personnel
Affects 11 compliance areas
High Severity

11

Training Issues
Affects 11 compliance areas
High Severity

10

HR System Issues
Affects 10 compliance areas
High Severity

9

Skills Verification Issues
Affects 9 compliance areas
High Severity

9

Monitoring and Reporting Failures
Affects 9 compliance areas
High Severity

9

Genuine Vacancy Verification
Affects 9 compliance areas
High Severity

8

Onboarding Issues
Affects 8 compliance areas
High Severity

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Salary and Wage Compliance
Affects 8 compliance areas
High Severity

8

Working Hours Compliance
Affects 8 compliance areas
High Severity

7

Record Keeping Failures
Affects 7 compliance areas
Medium Severity

6

Financial Capacity Issues
Affects 6 compliance areas
Medium Severity

5

Right to Work Documentation
Affects 5 compliance areas
Medium Severity

3

Recruitment Process
Affects 3 compliance areas
Low Severity

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Business Revenue
Affects 2 compliance areas
Low Severity

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Recruitment Policy
Affects 1 compliance areas
Low Severity

 Compliance Areas Overview

All sponsor compliance areas with risk assessment

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Record Keeping Duties
Critical Risk

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HR & Operational Systems
Critical Risk

16

Ongoing Compliance Readiness
Critical Risk

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Certificate of Sponsorship Management
Critical Risk

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Genuine Vacancy and Recruitment Process
High Risk

10

Pay and National Minimum Wage Compliance
High Risk

9

Right to Work Checks
High Risk

9

Monitoring and Reporting Duties
High Risk

8

Job Role & Salary Matching
Medium Risk

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Key Personnel Responsibilities
Medium Risk

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Absence Tracking and Leave Management
Medium Risk

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Change Control Procedures
High Risk
Updated Compliance Areas vs Issue Types Heatmap

Interactive visualization showing relationships between compliance areas and issue types based on audit findings

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How to Read This Heatmap:
  • Red areas indicate confirmed breaches from audit reports
  • Blue areas indicate no breach identified in current audits
  • Each row represents a compliance area, each column an issue type
  • Use this to identify patterns and prioritize compliance efforts
  • Critical insight: No organization achieved full compliance in any area

   Updated Sponsor Compliance Risk Assessment Dashboard

Multi-perspective analysis overview based on real audit findings
Compliance Area Risk Distribution
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Issue Type Severity Distribution
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Top 8 Most Frequent Issues
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Most Complex Compliance Areas
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 Key Findings from Audit Report

Critical Compliance Failures
100% of audited organizations failed to achieve full compliance in any area, indicating systematic issues across the sector.
Salary & Wage Compliance
Systematic underpayment affecting multiple workers, with 61-69 workers showing salary shortfalls across different months in one organization alone.
Financial Capacity Issues
Organizations showing disproportionate recruitment levels to financial capacity, posing serious threat to immigration control.
Record Keeping Failures
Extensive documentation gaps including missing DBS checks, visa documentation, and recruitment records.

 Urgent Recommendations

Immediate Salary Compliance Review
Conduct comprehensive review and correction of all sponsored worker salaries to prevent license revocation.
Record Keeping System Overhaul
Implement comprehensive document management system to ensure all required records are maintained.
Enhanced Recruitment Verification
Strengthen recruitment processes with proper skills verification and genuine vacancy assessment.
Financial Capacity Assessment
Ensure business financial capacity aligns with sponsored worker obligations to avoid license suspension.
Staff Training Program
Implement comprehensive training on sponsor duties and compliance requirements for all relevant staff.

Is your Organisation at Risk?

If your organisation is experiencing one or more of the compliance breaches identified in this dashboard, immediate action is required to prevent license suspension or revocation.

Salary Compliance Issues
Underpayment or irregular salary payments to sponsored workers
Record Keeping Failures
Missing documentation, incomplete records, or poor document management
Skills Verification Issues
Inadequate assessment of worker qualifications and experience
Financial Capacity Concerns
Insufficient financial resources to support sponsored worker obligations
Working Hours Compliance
Workers not meeting contracted hour requirements consistently
Recruitment Process Issues
Inadequate genuine vacancy verification or recruitment practices

Take Action Now - Book Your Compliance Audit

Don't wait for a Home Office compliance visit. Take the first step towards ensuring your organisation's compliance and protecting your sponsor license.
Comprehensive Assessment
Full review of all compliance areas and identification of potential breaches
Detailed Action Plan
Step-by-step remediation plan to address all identified issues
Ongoing Support
Continuous guidance to maintain compliance and prevent future breaches

  Available 24/7 for urgent compliance matters

Why Choose Our Compliance Audit Service?

Expert Knowledge
Deep understanding of Home Office requirements and compliance standards
Proven Track Record
Successfully helped numerous organizations maintain their sponsor licenses
Rapid Response
Quick turnaround times for urgent compliance assessments
Cost-Effective
Prevent costly license revocation and business disruption
Your Compliance Journey

How We Get You from Risk to Compliance Confidence

With our 3-step process, we uncover your risks, fix every failure, and build systems that keep your licence protected and audit-ready.

Our 3-Step Sponsor Compliance Process

We ensure your sponsor licence remains secure through our proven methodology

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STEP 1
Discover

We Audit your Entire Operation

Comprehensive review of all sponsor duties and compliance areas
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STEP 2
Diagnose

We Pinpoint every Breach with a Detailed, Actionable Report

Identify all compliance failures with detailed actionable reports
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STEP 3
Demonstrate

We Build Compliance that Lasts with a Tailored Action Plan

Implement systems and training for sustainable compliance

We Audit Your Entire Operation

We start by conducting a comprehensive compliance audit that reviews all critical areas of your sponsor operations to ensure full compliance with your sponsor duties.

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Identify any breaches, risks, or gaps in your current processes to protect your sponsor license and ensure ongoing compliance.

We Pinpoint Every Breach with a Detailed, Actionable Report

Once we've reviewed your operations, we identify precisely where you're falling short — and how it impacts your sponsor licence.

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Provide a detailed breach report — so you know exactly what's wrong, why it matters, and what's at stake.

We Build Compliance that Lasts with a Tailored Action Plan

Once every breach is identified, we take decisive steps to correct the issues and future-proof your sponsorship system.

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GOAL

Safeguard your sponsor licence, protect your team, and give you the confidence to scale with global talent.

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