Certificates of Sponsorship & Sponsored Workers
Changes to a Sponsored Worker's Role, Salary or Location
Some changes need reporting; others may need a new application. Check before you make them.
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What the issue is
Promotions, pay changes, reduced hours, new sites or remote working can affect a sponsored worker's permission and the sponsor's reporting obligations.
Why it matters
Some changes require only a report; others may require the worker to make a new application. Making the change first can create a breach.
When advice may be appropriate
Before any change to occupation code, salary reductions or significant changes in working arrangements.
Common failures
- Reducing pay below the level on the CoS.
- Moving a worker to a new site without considering reporting.
Evidence to keep
Examples to consider where relevant — not a complete or mandatory list.
- Change approvals and dates.
- Reports made or advice obtained.
Practical preventative steps
- Add an immigration check to change approvals.
Official rules and guidance
Rules and guidance change. Check the current official sources before relying on this information.
This is general legal information for organisations, not advice on your circumstances. Duties depend on your business, workers and the rules and guidance in force at the relevant time. No outcome is guaranteed.
Andrew Williams Solicitors provides regulated legal advice, legal review, representation and solicitor-led compliance support. Compliance monitoring and workflow technology (such as ICMS and ComplianceWatch) is provided separately by Ibiab Systems and is not legal advice.
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When solicitor advice may be appropriate
Speak to Andrew Williams Solicitors about your organisation's position, a Home Office visit, a penalty notice or a licence concern. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before substantive work begins.