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Compliance Guides & Updates

Practical advice on UK sponsor licence compliance. Written by Roman Tabassum - no fluff, no generic content.

SMS Reporting12 May 2025 · 8 min read

The Complete Guide to SMS Reporting Deadlines in 2025

Every event that triggers a mandatory SMS report, the exact deadline, and the step-by-step process for each. Missing any one of these is the most common cause of licence downgrade.

UKVI Visits28 Apr 2025 · 11 min read

What Happens During a UKVI Compliance Visit - and How to Prepare

UKVI compliance visits are increasing in 2025. Here's exactly what inspectors check, what triggers a visit, and how to ensure your records pass scrutiny.

Right to Work15 Apr 2025 · 6 min read

Right to Work Checks for Sponsored Workers: What Most Employers Get Wrong

A repeat RTW check is required every time a sponsored worker extends their visa. This one mistake accounts for a significant proportion of Appendix D failures.

Suspension & Recovery3 Apr 2025 · 9 min read

How to Recover from a B-Rating: A Step-by-Step Action Plan

A B-rating means UKVI has found compliance failures on your licence. You have a limited window to respond. Here is exactly what to do in the first 72 hours.

CoS & Workers20 Mar 2025 · 12 min read

Certificates of Sponsorship: Every Rule, Every Common Mistake

From restricted to unrestricted CoS, going rate requirements, SOC codes and what happens if you assign one incorrectly - the complete guide.

Sector Guides8 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

Sponsor Licence Compliance for Care Homes: The Hidden Risks

Care homes are disproportionately targeted by UKVI enforcement. High staff turnover, salary changes and role changes create compliance gaps that most providers don't catch.

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