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<p>I will arrange for the list of current Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) licensed sponsors
and the number of certificates of sponsorship they have assigned to migrants for each
of the last five years to be placed in the House Library. This includes certificates
assigned to migrants who are within the UK as well as overseas.</p><p>Each of the
sponsors listed have had to provide mandatory documentation to demonstrate that they
are bona fide religious organisations, trading lawfully within the UK. This information
is assessed and used to validate an application prior to the issuance of a sponsor
licence. Visits may also be conducted at the premises of prospective sponsors, to
ensure that an organisation is eligible, suitable and genuine. Those who fail to meet
UKVI’s requirements will have their application refused.</p><p>In cases where an application
has already been granted, UKVI continues to monitor their compliance against the published
guidance. Those sponsors who fail to adhere to their duties will have action taken
again them; this includes but is not limited to the revocation of their licence.</p>
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