If your organisation is applying for a PBS Licence, it is very likely that you receive a site visit by the Home Office before they approve the your application. If you already hold a PBS Licence and not yet had a visit, you should plan to test your in-house processes and expect a site visit.
The most recent stats issued by the Home Office confirm that over the last six months - 739 site visits were conducted and the outcomes were :
- 57% of new PBS applications declined on the basis of non-compliance
- 39% of PBS licence holders had their licence de-listed and suspended and issued an action plan
- 32% of PBS licence holders had their licence immediately revoked
Our Compliance Team are here to help you whether you are applying for a PBS licence or already a licence holder.
Cambridge has recruitment challenges with many companies heavily reliant on attracting skilled migrant workers.
The session will cover
- Right to work updates inc the new rules for European nationals
- Tier 2 visa holder compliance check list
- PBS licence compliance
- What to expect during a site visit and the questionnaire followed by the Home Office Officials
- What documents you should have prepared in advance
- On-going compliance over the 4 years your licence is live including what changes you must report to the Home Office, how to report and the timescales
- If you are a Level 1 user / Authorising Officer – what is your role & responsibilities
- How to update your licence with new HR contacts and users
- How and when to apply for your annual COS allocation
- New business visitor and off-shore workers visas
The team presenting the masterclass sessions have worked on PBS licences since they were introduced in November 2008 and regularly engage with the Home Office and attend their committees and submit feedback from companies to the Home Office concerning how to improve the PBS Licence regime.
The sessions are interactive and an opportunity to gain in-depth information.
Outcome for Attendees
You will receive
- A Compliance Folder which includes fact sheets, template documents and check-lists for you to take away, review and implement in your organisation
- Access to our on-going learning via webinars and newsletters and if you need additional assistance, we are on hand to visit your office to host in-house training, audits and for your European staff, we can present to them on the best way to register their residence in the UK
Hot Topics
In advance of the session, we will be in touch to discuss any particular topics you would also like us to cover.
The session includes refreshments and an opportunity to meet other members of the DavidsonMorris Team.
We look forward to meeting you.
