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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1698595/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Home Office publishes the latest register of worker and temporary worker licensed sponsors at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers\" target=\"_blank\">Register of licensed sponsors: workers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a> This is a live document that is continually updated.<\/p><p>Data that has been updated quarterly since 2014 and includes the number of valid sponsor licences, can be found at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sponsorship-transparency-data-q4-2023\" target=\"_blank\">Sponsorship transparency data: Q4 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>.<\/p><p>The number of organisations annually on the register of sponsors can also be found under Sponsorship Summary Tables at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-data-tables#sponsorship\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many employers held visa sponsorship licences in (a) 2020, (b) 2021, (c) 2022 and (d) 2023.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1521184/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>There are already a number of visa routes, including work, study and family routes, where formal sponsorship is required with penalties in place if a sponsor is not meeting their obligations.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In other routes, we require evidence that a visa applicant can maintain and accommodate themselves during their stay in the United Kingdom and that they will leave the United Kingdom at the end of their stay. <br> <br> We believe it is right that the responsibility to demonstrate they will maintain and accommodate themselves and leave the United Kingdom lies with the applicant.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We will refuse applications where this is not the case and individuals who become overstayers in the United Kingdom may be subject to a re-entry ban.<\/p><p>Our website (<a href=\"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CKelly.Humphries%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cfa417793c4ec45efd43208daab68695d%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638010762172953426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=33rAV1dC9k7QOtO6v8r4PNZScgrX7u9qONpi9n8dLr8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk<\/a>) provides information about the obligations we expect from sponsors and visa applicants and re-entry bans.<\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2022-10-12", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will introduce a sponsor guarantor scheme for visa applicants.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4676", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Marsha De Cordova"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Battersea"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Marsha De Cordova"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224944", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224944/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Planning for the implementation of the new UK points-based system includes ensuring that all aspects of operational readiness have been considered and this includes resourcing, recruitment and the delivery of training.<\/p><p>In UK Visas and Immigration, who will be delivering the new system operationally, there is a natural cycle of recruitment of caseworkers every year and this year the requirements of the new system have been factored in, including the forecast increase in sponsor licence applications.<\/p><p>Work is underway on this and there is specific strand project planning for the overall programme in place. Progress is reported weekly and monitored by the FBIS programme board which oversees the delivery of the new system.<\/p><p>The Impact Assessment for the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill included an assessment of the potential number of skilled workers that may be eligible under the new points-based immigration system, and therefore would require sponsorship. This can be found on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-bill-2020-overarching-documents<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-07-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of sponsor licence applications that will be required ahead of the implementation of the proposed new points-based immigration system; and what steps her Department is taking to anticipate any surge in licence applications.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4368", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Neil Coyle"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Neil Coyle"}
      ], "uin" : "74620"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224945", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224945/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>It is vital that employers are prepared for implementation of the new points-based immigration system. That is why we are providing certainty and support on the system now.<\/p><p>The Home Office has already launched a comprehensive programme of communications and engagement to help employers understand the system and how to prepare.<\/p><p>Throughout 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, and since the Policy Statement was published in February 2020, we have facilitated hundreds of engagement events, reaching thousands of stakeholders and continue to hold regular events across the UK and a wide range of sectors.<\/p><p>We have published an introduction to the points-based immigration system for employers and launched a direct email campaign to enable businesses to sign-up to receive updates on the system\u2019s implementation. Furthermore, we have and continue to work other departments across government, who are supporting the Home Office in promoting our messages to employers.<\/p><p>A nationwide marketing campaign will roll out later this year, using a wide range of channels to reach our audiences, such as radio, video-on-demand and outdoor advertising<\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-07-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to encourage employers to apply for sponsor licences before the end of free movement and the implementation of the proposed new points-based immigration system in 2021.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4368", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Neil Coyle"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Neil Coyle"}
      ], "uin" : "74621"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224947", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1224947/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Planning for the implementation of the new UK points-based system includes ensuring that all aspects of operational readiness have been considered and this includes resourcing, recruitment and the delivery of training.<\/p><p>In UK Visas and Immigration, who will be delivering the new system operationally, there is a natural cycle of recruitment of caseworkers every year and this year the requirements of the new system have been factored in, including the forecast increase in sponsor licence applications.<\/p><p>Work is underway on this and there is specific strand project planning for the overall programme in place. Progress is reported weekly and monitored by the FBIS programme board which oversees the delivery of the new system.<\/p><p>The Impact Assessment for the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill included an assessment of the potential number of skilled workers that may be eligible under the new points-based immigration system, and therefore would require sponsorship. This can be found on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-bill-2020-overarching-documents<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to (a) issue guidance and (b) change operating procedures to manage any increase in the number of sponsor licence applications before the implementation of the proposed new points-based immigration system in 2021.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4368", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Neil Coyle"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Neil Coyle"}
      ], "uin" : "74622"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1218886", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1218886/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We set out our proposals for the UK\u2019s Points-Based Immigration System in a Policy Statement published on 19 February: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-points-based-immigration-system-policy-statement.<\/p><p>On the recommendation of the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) we will abolish the Resident Labour Market Test. In its September 2018 report on the impact of EEA migration in the UK, the MAC advised a robust approach to salary thresholds and the Immigration Skills Charge are better ways to protect UK workers against the dangers of employers using migrant workers to under-cut resident workers.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-06-29", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will review the proposal to abolish the Resident Labour Market Test in response to the covid-19 outbreak and resulting increase in unemployment.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/350", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir John Hayes"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "South Holland and The Deepings"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir John Hayes"}
      ], "uin" : "65922"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1183648", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1183648/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government published \u201cThe UK\u2019s Points-Based System: Policy Statement\u201d on 19 February.<\/p><p>Following advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), the Government will reduce the general salary threshold for skilled workers from £30,000 to £25,600. There will be a reduced rate for new entrants as well as for those with relevant PhDs and those coming to undertake occupations that are in shortage.<\/p><p>In line with MAC advice, the precise thresholds for any occupation will generally be based on data from the Annual Survey of Hours and Employment which will be updated between now and the points-based system coming into operation in January 2021.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2020-03-16", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-03-09", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether it will be possible to sponsor a migrant if they are paid less than £20,480 (a) under the New Entrant rate, (b) in a Shortage Occupation role or (c) in any other circumstances.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "true", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4120", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kate Green"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Stretford and Urmston"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Kate Green"}
      ], "uin" : "26906"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1125361", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1125361/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in \u201cThe UK\u2019s future Skills-based Immigration System\u201d White Paper, which is due to come into force from January 2021.<\/p><p>We are determined to ensure that the future immigration system is efficient and able to respond to users\u2019 needs, and as proposed in the White Paper, we will reform existing sponsorship arrangements \u2013 streamlining, simplifying and minimising bureaucracy.<\/p><p>The Government values the positive contribution made to the UK by the digital, arts and sporting sectors and we want this to continue. We will ensure that the new system continues to support the UK\u2019s thriving cultural and sporting life and will also explore options to support start-up companies in our new, expanding digital technology sector.<\/p><p>The White Paper is the start of a conversation and we hav launched a year-long engagement programme to take the views of a range of stakeholders across the UK, including the digital, arts and sporting sectors.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4048", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Caroline Nokes"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Caroline Nokes"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2019-05-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-05-09", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Sponsorship"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the number of companies in the (a) digital, (b) arts and (c) sports sectors registered to sponsor immigration visas of any tier with a view to ensuring preparedness in the sector for the new immigration system after the UK leaves the EU.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4425", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Stevens"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Cardiff Central"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Stevens"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1082684", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1082684/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>No applications for Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship have been refused in the period in question due to the cap being reached under Tier 2 General. The information requested is set out below. <br>Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (RCoS)<\/p><p><br>Month Submitted Granted Refused as a result of the Cap being reached<br>Nov-18 2206 1919 0<br>Dec-18 2422 2018 0<br>Jan-19 1838 1597 0<br>Feb-19 2093 1691 0<\/p><p> <\/p><p><br>Applications can be refused as they don\u2019t meet the criteria set out under Tier General. In addition, applications are rejected for being incomplete, withdrawn by the sponsor or kept under review to be decided at a subsequent monthly allocation panel. This accounts for the difference between the number of applications submitted in a month and the number of grants in the same month.<\/p>"}
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