Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrant Workers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what circumstances would normally lead to the revocation of a sponsor licence.

Answer

The assessment of the suitability of a sponsor licence holder that has previously had a licence revoked to sponsor workers in the future is set out in Workers and Temporary Workers - guidance for sponsors part 1: apply for a licence - GOV.UK

The circumstances that would normally lead to the suspension or revocation of a sponsor licence or any other compliance action is set out in Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors part 3: sponsor duties and compliance - GOV.UK

Licensed sponsors are permitted to recruit from overseas to fill any existing eligible role.

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