There has been a significant increase in compliance action taken by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) against licensed sponsors in the UK. It is therefore imperative that sponsors are aware of, and adhere to, their sponsor obligations. We provide an overview of the key sponsor obligations and compliance recommendations in our insight.
About Sarah Ingles Carlyle
Sarah is a UK Head of Immigration and based in Dentons' London office. She provides comprehensive immigration advice to corporates, entrepreneurs, and individuals. She guides clients in establishing a UK presence or recruiting talent, preparing for audits, and managing complex immigration issues. Sarah also assists with global immigration needs, conducting feasibility and risk analyses for talent mobilisation and advising on Brexit impacts and overseas expansions.
About Sophie Levitt-Hughes
Sophie is an Immigration Specialist (Solicitor) in Dentons’ London office. She is a member of the People, Reward and Mobility practice group where she focuses on UK immigration law.
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