You are a displaced international recruit if UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has told you your employer’s sponsor licence has been revoked.
If this happens:
- you may need to find a new sponsor to stay and work in the UK
- you will receive a second letter confirming your sponsorship has ended
- you will usually have 60 days to find a new job
Get help and support
You can get advice and support from:
- GOV.UK guidance for international care workers
- UKVI Contact Centre (0300 790 6268)
- Citizens Advice for free, independent advice about Health and Care Visas
- Law Centres for legal support
- ACAS for workplace rights and dispute advice
You can also get help to find a new job through:
- specialist recruitment services such as SponsorSwitch and Borderless
- job websites like adultsocialcare.co.uk
- the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors
Know your rights
You should seek advice if you have concerns about:
- unpaid wages or unfair deductions
- unsafe working conditions or excessive hours
- threats or exploitation by an employer
You can report suspected exploitation to the Modern Slavery Helpline.
More support
You may also be able to get help with:
- benefits and cost of living support
- housing advice from Shelter if you have lost accommodation
- access to computers at our local libraries
- CV writing and interview preparation from the National Careers Service
If you are thinking about leaving the UK, get advice from an immigration adviser or the Home Office before making a decision.