For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Refusals

Sponsor Licence Refusals

Respond to a refused sponsor licence application — understand the reasons, assess your options and prepare a stronger reapplication.

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Refusals

Sponsor Licence Refusals

Respond to a refused sponsor licence application — understand the reasons, assess your options and prepare a stronger reapplication.

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Refusals

Sponsor Licence Refusals

Respond to a refused sponsor licence application — understand the reasons, assess your options and prepare a stronger reapplication.

What can we do after a sponsor licence refusal?

There is no appeal against a sponsor licence refusal, but you can request an error correction or apply again once any cooling-off period ends. We review the refusal letter, fix the underlying issues and prepare a stronger reapplication or challenge.

What can we do after a sponsor licence refusal?

There is no appeal against a sponsor licence refusal, but you can request an error correction or apply again once any cooling-off period ends. We review the refusal letter, fix the underlying issues and prepare a stronger reapplication or challenge.

What can we do after a sponsor licence refusal?

There is no appeal against a sponsor licence refusal, but you can request an error correction or apply again once any cooling-off period ends. We review the refusal letter, fix the underlying issues and prepare a stronger reapplication or challenge.

Sponsor Licence Refusals services

Sponsor Licence Refusals services

Sponsor Licence Refusals services

Who this service group is for

Refused applicants

Employers whose licence was refused.

Growing businesses

Companies still needing overseas talent.

HR teams

Teams preparing a stronger application.

Who this service group is for

Refused applicants

Employers whose licence was refused.

Growing businesses

Companies still needing overseas talent.

HR teams

Teams preparing a stronger application.

Who this service group is for

Refused applicants

Employers whose licence was refused.

Growing businesses

Companies still needing overseas talent.

HR teams

Teams preparing a stronger application.

Key requirements and considerations

Reasons for refusal

Error correction

Cooling-off period

Stronger evidence

Improved processes

Key requirements and considerations

Reasons for refusal

Error correction

Cooling-off period

Stronger evidence

Improved processes

Key requirements and considerations

Reasons for refusal

Error correction

Cooling-off period

Stronger evidence

Improved processes

How Suassuna Global can help

Refusal review

We assess the decision and your options.

Error correction

Requests where the Home Office erred.

Process fixes

Improving your HR systems.

Evidence planning

Building a stronger case.

Reapplication

Preparing a new application.

Ongoing compliance

Support once licensed.

How Suassuna Global can help

Refusal review

We assess the decision and your options.

Error correction

Requests where the Home Office erred.

Process fixes

Improving your HR systems.

Evidence planning

Building a stronger case.

Reapplication

Preparing a new application.

Ongoing compliance

Support once licensed.

How Suassuna Global can help

Refusal review

We assess the decision and your options.

Error correction

Requests where the Home Office erred.

Process fixes

Improving your HR systems.

Evidence planning

Building a stronger case.

Reapplication

Preparing a new application.

Ongoing compliance

Support once licensed.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

01

Initial consultation

01

Initial consultation

02

Review your organisation

02

Review your organisation

03

Agree scope & plan

03

Agree scope & plan

04

Deliver the work

04

Deliver the work

05

Ongoing support

05

Ongoing support

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Frequently asked questions

Can a refusal be challenged?

Can we reapply?

Why was our licence refused?

How do we avoid another refusal?

How long does it take?

Can a refused sponsor licence be challenged?

What is an error correction request?

Can I submit new business evidence?

What should we fix first?

Will the Home Office always reconsider?

Frequently asked questions

Can a refusal be challenged?

Can we reapply?

Why was our licence refused?

How do we avoid another refusal?

How long does it take?

Can a refused sponsor licence be challenged?

What is an error correction request?

Can I submit new business evidence?

What should we fix first?

Will the Home Office always reconsider?

Frequently asked questions

Can a refusal be challenged?

Can we reapply?

Why was our licence refused?

How do we avoid another refusal?

How long does it take?

Can a refused sponsor licence be challenged?

What is an error correction request?

Can I submit new business evidence?

What should we fix first?

Will the Home Office always reconsider?

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.