UK employers’ and organizations’ sponsor licenses due to expire on or after April 6, 2024 will be automatically renewed for an additional 10 years.
Important Information for Sponsors
- UK employers of foreign workers must obtain a sponsor license from the Home Office. Currently, the licenses are valid for four years, with a renewal reqirement three months prior to the expiration.
- The current renewal requirement remains in place for licenses due to expire before April 6, 2024.
- After April 6, 2024, sponsors do not need to renew for another ten years.
Erickson Insights
The automatic renewal offers sponsored employers time- and costs-savings. Sponsored employers should review the status of their license and expiration dates within their sponsorship managment system account. Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.