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Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrant Workers: Visas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what checks her Department undertakes to establish whether visa holders remain employed in accordance with the conditions of their leave.

Answer

Immigration Enforcement has Immigration Compliance and Enforcement teams across the UK that identify suspected breaches and take proportionate action. This activity supports both the detection of non-compliance and the deterrence of future breaches.

A combination of intelligence-led operations, data analysis, data sharing with relevant partners and compliance visits helps the Department identify visa holders who may have ceased to comply with the conditions of their leave. Where a breach is established, action may include curtailment of leave, removal from the UK or prosecution, where appropriate.

Sponsors have a wider responsibility to ensure workers they sponsor comply with their immigration conditions. If UKVI become aware that a worker has not complied with the conditions (rules) of their permission to stay in the UK then UKVI can take compliance action which can include revocation of their sponsor licence. Guidance is available at Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors part 3: sponsor duties and compliance (accessible) - GOV.UK

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28510
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Visas Migrant workers
Link
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