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19 March 2025

UK's increase in compliance actions against sponsors discussed

Recent data published by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) confirms that the number of actions taken against sponsors has significantly increased, in line with the UK government’s stated focus on increasing organizational and individual compliance with local immigration laws and policies. In January 2025, the UKVI published new guidance for caseworkers regarding how to make decisions on compliance cases. It is expected that the number of announced and unannounced visits to entities that hold UK Sponsorship Licenses is set to increase in 2025. This follows the trend observed in recent years toward increases in Sponsor Licence suspensions and revocations. This confirms that enforcement actions carried out by the UKVI are intensifying at an unprecedented rate and are expected to continue through 2025.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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